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During this operation, the Kap’SAM® must not be connected a vehicle or to any voltage source. 
The cables and clips must be stowed in the compartment provided. During this operation you must wear safety glasses.

1

Position your Kap’SAM® 
with the side facing you 
as shown in the photo 
opposite.

2

Unscrew the screw in the 
fuse compartment cover 
using a suitable Phillips® 
screwdriver.

3

Unscrew the nuts fastening 
the fuse holder with a 17 
mm socket, starting with 
the lower one on the left.

4

Replace the fuse 
(reference: XCAP-FUSE) 
and position it as shown 
opposite using protective 
gloves.

5.  Diagnosis and explanation of alerts displayed

by the  Kap’SAM®

6. Replacing the fuse

Indicators

Polarities reversed. Connect the Kap’SAM®’s clips to the right polarities and begin the starting procedure again.

The three state of charge indicators flash

. Your Kap’SAM® is connected to a source 

with too high a voltage (e.g. 24 Volts). Disconnect the Kap’SAM® to avoid damaging it.

No indicator lights up when you connect the Kap’SAM®.

The battery is deeply discharged 

(cf. paragraph on Forced Start Mode)

Your Kap’SAM® is connected to the broken down vehicle, the start 
indicator is on following the vehicle start procedure 

(see paragraph 

on Starting a vehicle).

•  Check the Kap’SAM®’s state of charge 

(see paragraph Testing the

Kap’SAM®’s state of charge)

•  If the state of charge is not satisfactory, recharge the Kap’SAM®

(see paragraph on Recharging the Kap’SAM®).

•  If the state of charge is satisfactory, check the state of the general

fuse.

If these checks do not result in your in your Kap’SAM® restarting, 
please contact our technical assistance department without delay. 

(See Warranty paragraph). 

OK

BLOWN

Replace with the second fuse supplied 
with the device

Functions: Quick check procedure

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Summary of Contents for Kap’SAM XCAP-500

Page 1: ...iently well litplace Thedeviceisforuseonly with12voltrechargeablebatteries Thedevicemustbeusedinatempera ture range of 20 C to 40 C inclusive andatahumidityoflessthan70 The device is intended for indoor use oroutdooruseoutoftherain The device must be used upright with the handle at the top as shown in the photobelow The maximum operating time for the Kap SAM is30secondspercycle Do not open the dev...

Page 2: ...erface Fuse compartment Clips cables TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Description of the Kap SAM 9 2 Testing the Kap SAM s state of charge 9 3 Starting a vehicle 9 4 Recharging the Kap SAM 10 5 Diagnosis and explanation of alerts displayed by the Kap SAM 11 6 Replacing the fuse 11 7 Warranty 12 8 Declaration of Conformity EC 12 EN ...

Page 3: ...ging operation remove the chassis connection black terminal and then the battery connection red terminal in the order indicated Technical data Voltage 12 Volts Weight 8 5 kg Cable cross section 35 mm Fuse 300 A Capacitance 500 farads STANDARD USE 1 Press the Test button 2 The charge indicator comes on temporarily and then the Kap SAM s state of charge is displayed If nothing appears this means the...

Page 4: ...lace provided 4 RechargingtheKap SAM The Kap SAM recharges automatically by being connected directly to a vehicle with a charged 12V battery When the Kap SAM is used on a broken down vehicle it starts the vehicle and then in the next few seconds it recharges itself automatically by drawing the energy it needs from the vehicle s charging circuit If however your Kap SAM is discharged before the inte...

Page 5: ...edure again Thethreestateofchargeindicatorsflash Your Kap SAM is connected to a source with too high a voltage e g 24 Volts Disconnect the Kap SAM to avoid damaging it NoindicatorlightsupwhenyouconnecttheKap SAM The battery is deeply discharged cf paragraphonForcedStartMode Your Kap SAM is connected to the broken down vehicle the start indicator is on following the vehicle start procedure see para...

Page 6: ...t Etienne FRANCE Tél 33 0 4 77 922 584 E mail satminute sam eu Wetheundersigned SAM Outillage 60 boulevard Thiers CS 10528 42007 Saint Etienne FRANCE Declarethatthenewproductsdefinedby Make SAM Name description Kap SAM vehicle jump starter Reference XCAP 500 To which this declaration refers comply with SAM specifications and the following standards and or European Directives IEC 60335 2 29 2001 95...

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