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2) There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are charged
or discharged, failure to follow instructions may cause property damage,
explosive hazard, and/or personal injury.
3) Always use protective eyewear when using this product; contact with battery
acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.
4) Keep out of children’s reach.
5) ALWAYS store battery clamps in built-in storage well when not in use, and
never touch battery clamps together, this can cause dangerous sparks, power
arcing and/or explosion.
FIRST AID
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SKIN: If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water,
then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs,
seek immediate medical attention
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EYES: If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a
minimum of 15 minutes and SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION
3. CHARGING/RECHARGING
For maximum battery life, we recommend the Jump Start System be kept fully
charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state,
battery life will be shortened.
NOTE:
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent
discharges between recharges will reduce battery life.
IMPORTANT:
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MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING
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Charge unit for full 48 hours using AC method, prior to first use
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Recharge unit fully after each use
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Recharge unit once a month when not in use
3.1 120 Volt AC Charging
NOTE:
The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method.
1) Simply plug the AC plug of the AC/DC adapter/charger into any standard
120 volt AC wall outlet (Figure 2A).
2) Plug the barrel connector attached to the AC/DC adapter into the small barrel
receptacle on the jump-starter that is marked recharge port.
2.1 Easy Step-by-Step Jump-Starting Instructions
This jump-starter is equipped with a manual ON/OFF power switch. The
ON/OFF power switch works in conjunction with an audible reverse polarity
alarm and a red LED. Do not turn switch to ON if the Reverse Polarity LED is lit
or alarm sounds. If inadvertent reverse polarity occurs, the alarm will sound and
the red LED will light. Disconnect the black clamp (negative clamp) first, then the
red clamp. Reconnect the polarity properly and then turn the key. To recap:
CONNECT – Red clamp first, then black clamp.
DISCONNECT – Black clamp first, then red clamp.
1) Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, cell phone,
etc.). Place vehicle in park and set the emergency brake.
2) Remove booster clamps from storage location (Figure 1): simply squeeze the handles
and pull up on the clamp.
3) Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (NEGATIVE
BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED TO CHASSIS).
3a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.
3b. 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. If the audible alarm sounds, the polarity is not
correct. Reverse the connections.
4) 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 3a and
3b above with steps 4a and 4b, then proceed to steps 5 through 7 below.
4a. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal.
4b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving,
metal vehicle component or body part. DO NOT CLAMP DIRECTLY TO
POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART.
5) Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 3-5 seconds).
6) After vehicle starts, remove clamps (disconnect the frame or engine clamp first,
followed by the battery cable) and replace them in the built-in storage location.
Squeeze the handles and slide the clamp into position and release your grip.
CAUTION:
1) If engine fails to start, leave ignition key turned off. Try again later - the engine
may be flooded.
2) Recharge jump-start system after each use.
WARNING:
1) Always disconnect the engine or frame jumper clamp first; followed by the
battery jumper clamp.
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FIGURE 2A
AC charger
FIGURE 2B
DC charger
