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Viewing Battery Charge Status
Press the Battery Charge Level pushbutton to display battery status. The Battery
Charge Level Indicator LEDs will light.
LEDs (from left to right):
• Red LED indicates a low battery charge
• Two Red LEDs indicate a medium level or partially charged battery
• Two Red and one Green LEDs indicates a full or high
level battery charge.
120 Volt AC Charging/Recharging
Connect the built-in 120 Volt AC Adapter’s plug into
a standard North American outlet using a common
household AC extension cord (not supplied). The LED
will light to indicate that the unit is charging. Time
required to initially charge the unit using this method
is approximately 5 to 6 hours. The LED Charging
Indicator will blink when the unit is fully charged.
The
Spotlight cannot be used while recharging
using this method.
12 Volt DC Charging/Recharging
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the
unit as effectively as the 120 volt AC method. The 12
volt DC recharging procedure is recommended
only when it is necessary, since frequent use of the
12 volt DC recharging procedure may shorten the
battery system’s life.
1. Insert the gold-tipped end plug of the12 Volt DC
Adapter plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC
accessory outlet.
2. Insert the silver-tipped end plug into the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet on the back
of the handle of the unit.
3. Charging time using this method is approximately 4 to 5 hours.
4. When charging is complete, remove the power cord and return it to the storage
compartment.
Note:
When using a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as a charging/power
source, be aware that some vehicles require the ignition be turned on to power
the accessory outlet.
CAUTION
Before charging/recharging the unit’s battery, make sure all power
switches are in the OFF position.
USING THE SPOTLIGHT
The quartz halogen Spotlight is operated by the ON/OFF switch located on the
control panel.
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Overview
Control Panel
MAIN FUSE
This unit is delivered with the main fuse installed. If it needs replacement, a spare fuse
is included. It should be inserted in the main fuse slot on the control panel (flip up the
protective cover to access the slot).
AC AND DC CHARGING/RECHARGING
For maximum battery life, we recommend the unit be kept fully charged at all times.
If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be shortened.
• MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING.
• FULLY CHARGE THE UNIT USING THE 120 VOLT AC CHARGING METHOD
BEFORE FIRST USE.
• Recharge the unit fully after each use.
• Recharge the unit every two months when it has not been used regularly.
Notes:
Recharging the battery after each use prolongs battery life; frequent
discharges between recharges reduces battery life.
The Rechargeable Inflator/Spotlight also comes with a 12 Volt DC charging
adapter for recharging the unit from a 12 volt DC accessory outlet in a vehicle.
If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for
recharging be left running while the unit is charged via the 12 volt DC method.
AIR COMPRESSOR/ OFF/
INFLATOR (DEFLATOR)
SWITCH
SPOTLIGHT ON/OFF
SWITCH
MAIN FUSE SLOT
BATTERY CHARGE
STATUS PUSHBUTTON
BATTERY CHARGE
STATUS LED
INDICATORS
LED AREA LIGHT
ON/OFF PUSHBUTTON
CONTROL PANEL
(SEE DETAILED
VIEW BELOW)
BACKLIT AIR
PRESSURE GAUGE
QUARTZ
HALOGEN
SPOTLIGHT
120 VOLT AC
CHARGER
12 VOLT DC
ACCESSORY
OUTLET
HIGH PRESSURE
AIR COMPRESSOR
(AND HOSE STORAGE)
HIGH VOLUME INFLATOR
PORT (SHOWN WITH
ATTACHED HOSE)
HIGH VOLUME
DEFLATOR PORT
RUBBER
BEZEL
2-LED AREA
LIGHT
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