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AREA lIGHT
The built-in 2-LED area light located in the front of the unit is controlled by the area light on/off button
on the front panel (refer to the Features section to locate). Press the area light on/off button once to
turn the light on. Press the area light on/off button again to turn the area light off. Make sure the area
light and the unit are turned off when the unit is being recharged or stored.
Periodically press the battery power level pushbutton to check the battery status. (When all three
battery status LED light, it indicates a full battery. Only one red battery status indicator light indicates
that the unit needs to be recharged.)
BATTERY CHARGER
The 2A battery charger/maintainer is located at the bottom of unit, which includes the battery charger
built-in AC input plug, charging status LED indicator and the double barrel battery charger/maintainer
connector outlet. The connector outlet is used to connect one of the three detachable accessories
(clamps, terminal rings, or vehicle adapter plug) through the battery charger/maintainer connector
cable, which has a double-barrel at each end.
WARNING: tO REDUCE tHE RISK OF INJURY OR pROpERtY DAmAGE:
Follow these instructions
and those published by the manufacturer of any engine you intend to use with this battery charger.
Review cautionary markings on the battery charger and engine.
ImpORtANt:
ALWAYS disconnect the AC power cord from the AC power outlet before connecting (or
disconnecting) the charger to (or from) the battery.
Preparing to Charge
1. Remove battery completely from boat/airplane or any confined area before charging.
2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove
grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to
cause an arc.
3. Clean battery terminals, taking care to avoid getting corrosive material in eyes.
4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer.
This helps purge excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps
(maintenance free), carefully follow manufacturer's charging instructions.
5. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions, such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging, and recommended rates of charge.
Charger location
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Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.
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Never place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and
damage charger.
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Never allow battery acid to drip on charger.
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Never operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.
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Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.
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Do not set a battery on top of charger.
Charging Using the Supplied Battery Clamps
WARNING: A SpARK NEAR tHE BAttERY mAY CAUSE AN EXpLOSION. to reduce the risk of a
spark near the battery position all cords away from hood, door, or moving engine parts.
1. Connect a standard household AC extension cord (not included) to the built-in AC input plug of the
battery charger at the bottom-left of unit.
2. Insert the double barrel tip of the battery clamp cable into the double barrel charger connector
cable; then insert the remaining double barrel of the charger connector cable into the battery
charger connector outlet. Position it as far away from the battery as possible.
3. Check the polarity of the battery posts. Positive (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger
diameter than negative (NEG, N, –) post.
4. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded
to chassis (as in most vehicles), see 5. If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see 6.
5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect positive (red) clamp from battery charger to positive
(POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect negative (black) clamp to vehicle chassis or
engine block away from battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect negative (black) clamp from battery charger to negative
(NEG, N, –) ungrounded post of battery. Connect positive (red) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine
JUMP-STARTER
This Jump-Starter is equipped with an On/Off Power Switch. Once the connections are properly made,
turn the switch on to jump-start the vehicle.
1. Turn off vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected cell phone chargers,
etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch is turned to off.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp first, then the black clamp.
4. procedure for jump-starting a NEGAtIVE GROUNDED SYStEm (negative battery terminal is
connected to chassis) (mOSt COmmON)
4a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.
4b. Connect negative (–) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle
component or body part. Never clamp directly to negative battery terminal or moving part.
Refer to the automobile owner’s manual.
5. procedure for jump-starting pOSItIVE GROUND SYStEmS
Note:
In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is connected to
chassis), replace steps 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then proceed to step 6.
5a. Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal.
5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle
component or body part. Never clamp directly to Positive battery terminal or moving part.
Refer to the automobile owner’s manual.
6. When clamps are connected properly, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch to ON.
7. Turn ON the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts.
8. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch back to the OFF position.
9. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then disconnect the positive (+) battery
clamp.
WARNING: tO REDUCE tHE RISK OF INJURY OR pROpERtY DAmAGE:
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FOLLOW ALL SAFEtY INStRUCtIONS FOUND IN tHE “SpECIFIC SAFEtY INStRUCtIONS FOR
JUmp StARtERS” SECtION OF tHIS INStRUCtION mANUAL.
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This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles with 12-volt DC battery systems.
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Never touch red and black clamps together — this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/
or explosion.
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After use, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch off.
CAUtION: tO REDUCE tHE RISK OF pROpERtY DAmAGE:
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Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-
started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle manual to confirm that external-
starting assistance is advised.
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Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the
recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-start procedure and look for other problems
that need to be corrected.
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If the connections to the battery’s positive and negative terminals are incorrect, the Reverse Polarity
Indicator will light and the unit will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps are disconnected.
Disconnect clamps and reconnect to battery with correct polarity.
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If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, turn off the Jump-Starter Power Switch, disconnect the
jump-start system’s leads and contact a qualified technician to investigate why the engine did not start.
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Recharge this unit fully after each use.
12 VolT DC PoRTABlE PoWER SUPPlY
This portable power source is also for use with all 12 volt DC accessories equipped with a male
accessory outlet plug and are rated up to 5 amps.
1. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12 volt DC outlet.
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the 12 volt accessory outlet on the unit. DO NOT
EXCEED A 5 AMP LOAD.
3. Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
4. Periodically press the battery power level pushbutton to check battery status. (When all three
battery status LEDs light, it indicates a full battery. Only one red battery status indicator light
indicates that the unit needs to be recharged.)
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