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OVERVIEW
Common Actions and Unit Responses
The following actions turn the unit on and activate the LCD screen:
Press the Battery Status Button.
(Refer to the "Viewing Battery Status"
section.)
A beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon and Battery Voltage Indicator for 10 seconds before the unit automatically
turns off.
Press the Alternator Check Button.
(Refer to the "Alternator Check"
section.)
A beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, and the Alternator Icon will flash. The unit remains on until the Alternator
Check Button is pressed again to turn it off.
Press the LED Area Light Power Button.
(Refer to the "LED Area Light" section.)
A beep will sound and the Area Light will turn on. The backlight will turn on for
10 seconds (only). The LCD screen will continue to display the Battery Status
Icon and Battery Voltage Indicator. The unit remains on until the LED Area Light
Power Button is pressed again to turn it off.
Press the USB Power Button.
(Refer to
the "USB Ports" section.)
A beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon and Battery Voltage Indicator, as well as the USB Icon, indicating the 4 USB
Ports are available. The unit remains on until the USB Power Button is pressed
again to turn it off.
Press the Compressor Power Button.
(Refer to the "Portable Compressor"
section.)
A beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, "XXX" PSI and the Compressor Icon. If no further actions are taken after
1 minute, the unit will display the Battery Status Icon and Battery Voltage
Indicator for 10 seconds before automatically turning off.
Whenever the clamps are properly
connected to a battery
(refer to the
"Jump Starter" section)
…
… a beep will sound and the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, the Clamp Icons, and the “+” and”–” signs, as
well as the flashing Jump Starter Icon. The unit remains on until the clamps are
disconnected from the battery.
If the Jump Starter Power Switch is
rotated to the on position and the
clamps are not connected to a battery
(refer to the "Jump Starter" section)
…
... a two-second warning will sound every 10 seconds. The backlit LCD screen will
display the Battery Status Icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, the Clamp Icons, and
the “+” and ”–” signs. The Alarm Icon and the Jump Starter Icon will flash. The
unit remains on until the Jump Starter Power Switch is switched off and then
displays the battery status icon and the voltage of digital display for 10 seconds
before automatic shut down.
If the clamp connections to the
battery’s positive and negative
terminals are reversed
(refer to the
"Jump Starter" section)
…
… the backlit LCD screen will display the Battery Status Icon, Battery Voltage
Indicator, and the Clamp Icons. The Alarm Icon, the “+” and ”–” signs and the
Arrow Icons will flash and the unit will sound a warning continuously until the
clamps are disconnected from the battery.
When the unit is charging or
recharging using the built-in 120 Volt
AC Charger
(refer to the "Charging/
Recharging" section)
…
… a beep will sound and the backlight will turn on for 10 seconds (only). The
LCD screen will continue to display the Battery Status Icon and Battery Voltage
Indicator. The bars on the Battery Status Icon will change from empty to solid
(bottom to top) repeatedly.
Note:
The unit will automatically power off once ALL the functions are turned off.
VIEWING BATTERY STATUS
To check the unit’s battery charge level, press the Battery Status Button. The Battery Status Icon and Battery Voltage Indicator
will display for 10 seconds (only), indicating the battery charge level as follows.
• If the battery charge level is at full capacity, four solid bars will display.
• If the battery is partially charged, two or three solid bars will display.
• If the battery is nearly empty, one solid bar will display. The unit should be charged at this time.
• If the battery is completely empty, four blank bars will display. The unit MUST be charged at this time or the unit’s built-in
low voltage protection will activate. The empty Battery Status Icon will flash for a short period of time before automatic shut
down. The unit will not operate until the battery is recharged.
Note:
If no other actions are taken, the unit will automatically power off after 10 seconds.
CHARGING/RECHARGING
Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and long battery life. All batteries lose energy from self-
discharge over time and more rapidly at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost
through self-discharge. When the unit is not in frequent use, manufacturer recommends the battery should be recharged at least every
30 days and after each use.
Notes:
This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge it before using it for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 40 hours or
until the Battery Status Icon shows 4 solid bars.
Recharging the battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges and/or overcharging will reduce battery life.
The battery can be recharged using the built-in 120 Volt AC Charger.
Make sure all other unit functions are turned off during recharging, as this can slow the recharging process.
CAUTION: RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
Failure to keep the battery charged will cause permanent damage and result in
poor jump starting performance.
IMPORTANT:
If you know the unit is discharged, but the battery icon displays four solid bars as if the unit is fully charged when
connected to a charging power source, this may be due to the internal battery having high impedance. The manufacturer
suggests leaving the unit charging for a period of 40 hours using the built-in AC charger before use.
Charging/Recharging Using the Built-In 120 Volt AC Charger and AC Extension Cord
1. Lift the protective cover of the built-in 120 volt AC charger located on the lower left front of the unit (refer to the
"Features" section to locate). Connect an extension cord to the unit. Plug the other end of the cord into a standard 120-volt
AC wall outlet. When the unit is properly connected to an AC power source, the LCD screen will display the following:
The bars on the Battery Status Icon represent the charge level of the unit’s internal battery. The bars on the Battery Status
Icon will change from empty to solid (bottom to top) repeatedly to indicate the unit is charging. The backlight will turn on
for 10 seconds (only).
2. Charge for approximately 40 hours or until the Battery Status Icon shows 4 solid bars.
3. When charging is complete, unplug the AC extension cord from the AC outlet and then disconnect it from the unit.
JUMP-STARTER
This unit is equipped with a jump starter power switch that allows energy to flow only when proper connections are made to
battery and frame.
a) For negative-grounded systems, connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive ungrounded battery post and the negative
(black) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
b) For positive-grounded systems, connect the negative (black) clamp to the negative ungrounded battery post and the
positive (red) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clamp to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the Compressor Power Button has been turned off before attempting to use the unit as a Jump Starter.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
•
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THE “Specific safety instructions for jump starters” section of this
instruction manual.
• Never touch red and black clamps together — this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.
• If the clamps are connected incorrectly with regard to polarity, the unit will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps are
disconnected. The backlit LCD Screen will display the Battery Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Icon and the Clamp Icons. The
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