JUMP STARTING
COMPRESSOR OPERATION
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1. Be sure main power switch on front face is in the “ON” position.
2. For tire inflation use the universal adapter that is attached permanently to the air hose. Place this
adapter onto the tire valve system, press the adapter lever down to lock onto the valve system.
3. For inflation of balls, flotation devices, etc., use one of the plastic nozzles
or needle valve.
4. Check pressure gauge, determine the desired pressure.
5. Turn on power switch.
6. When the desired pressure is reached, turn the compressor switch off.
7. Remove the adapter from tire or other item being inflated.
For the best performance when using the Jump Starter on your vehicle or boat, please read and follow
these step by step instructions:
1. Connect the red (+) alligator clamp to the red (+) positive battery terminal on the vehicle or boat.
2. Connect the black (-) alligator clamp to a non-moving metal part of the engine, NOT to the (-) negative
battery terminal.
3. Wait a minute or two.
4. Switch the vehicle or boat engine ignition to “start” for no more than 5 to 6 seconds.
5. If the vehicle or boat engine does not start, wait at least 3 minutes before trying again.
Under no circumstances allow the red and black clamps to touch each other or a common contact
1. Once the engine is running, disconnect the black (-) clamp first and return this cable to its stored
position on the power booster.
2. Disconnect the red (+) clamp and return this cable to its stored position on the Jump Starter.
3. As soon as possible, connect your Jump Starter system to the AC adapter and recharge.
OPERATION
To use your Jump Starter as a 12V DC/DC power source:
1. Lift up the cover of one of the 12V DC receptacles (No.1, see figure #1).
2. Insert the 12V DC plug adapter from the appliance into the 12V DC power receptacle on the side of
your Jump Starter (No.1, see figure #1)
The following table will give you an idea of the operation time you can expect when starting from a fully
charged system.
Appliance type
Estimated power consumption
Estimated usage time
Fluorescent lights, cell phones
4 watts
30 hours
Radios, fans, depth finders
9 watts
21 hours
Camcorders, VCR’s, spotlights
15 watts
12 hours
Electric tools, bilge pumps
24 watts
7 hours
Electric coolers
48 watts
3 hours
Air compressors ,car vacuums
80 watts
1.5 hours
CAUTION: Run compressor only for 10 minutes at a time continuously. Then leave off for 10 minutes before using again so that
the compressor can cool.
