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Jump Starting Instructions
See details on next page for conditions that activate the AWS Detection Alarm.
1. Use in a well ventilated area.
2. Shield eyes. Always wear protective eyewear when working near batteries.
3. Prior to jump starting, review this entire instruction manual and the instruction/
safety manual provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle being jump started.
4. Turn vehicle ignition OFF before connecting jump starter to vehicle.
5. Confirm vehicle voltage.
6. Ensure that the Truck PAC’s Voltage Selector Switch is in the
OFF
position prior
to connecting to the vehicle. Connect to vehicle.
7. With the Truck PAC’s Selector Switch in the
OFF
position, clamp the positive
(red +) clamp to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery (for negative ground
system), or an alternate vehicle starting point as recommended by vehicle
manufacturer.
8. Clamp the negative (black -) clamp to vehicle frame (ground).
9. Choose Truck PAC Voltage, by turning the Selector Switch to the desired mode,
to match vehicle voltage.
WARNING: Failure to properly match Truck PAC voltage and vehicle
voltage may result in explosion, product damage and bodily harm.
If AWS audible alarm sounds upon selecting Truck PAC Voltage, DISCONNECT
FROM VEHICLE IMMEDIATELY (remove negative clamp from vehicle ground).
10. Make sure the cables are not in the path of moving engine parts
(belts, fans, etc.)
11. Stay clear of batteries while jump starting.
12. Start the vehicle (turn on the vehicle ignition).
Note: If the vehicle doesn’t start within 6 seconds, let the Truck PAC cool for
3 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again or you may damage
the Truck PAC.
13. When the vehicle is started, disconnect from vehicle, first disconnecting the
negative (–) battery clamp from the vehicle frame and return it to its holster,
then disconnecting the positive (+) clamp and return it to it’s holster. Then, turn
Voltage Selector Switch to the
OFF
position.
