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Estimated run-times
APPLIANCE TYPE
EST
WATTAGE
FRO1241
Cell phone
4 watts
54 hrs
Fluorescent light
4 watts
54 hrs
Radios, fans
9 watts
24 hrs
Depth finder
9 watts
24 hrs
Camcorder
15 watts
14.4 hrs
Electrical tool
24 watts
9 hrs
Electric cooler
48 watts
4.5 hours
Car vacuum, air compressor
80 watts
2.7 hrs
NOTE:
Actual time may vary. Times are based
on the internal battery being fully charged.
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
• Clean the clamps and the case each time
you are finished using it.
• Recharge the unit once a month when
not in use.
• Store clamps on their support posts, to
ensure they do not come into contact
with any metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
The portable power’s alarm
is on.
Connections are reversed.
Disconnect the jump starter and
reverse the clamps.
The jump starter won’t jump
start my car.
Clamps are not making
a good connection to the
battery.
Connections are reversed.
The jump starter’s battery is
not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
The jump starter is not turned
on.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Disconnect the jump starter and
reverse the clamps.
Press the Battery Status button
on the front of the unit. The LEDs
will indicate the status of charge.
Have the battery checked.
Turn the jump starter ON/OFF
switch to the ON position.
The jump starter won’t
power my 12V device.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The jump starter’s battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 20A, has a short circuit,
or the internal fuse has blown.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status
by pressing the Battery Status
button.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal 20A fuse needs
replacement by a qualified
service person.
The battery in the jump
starter won’t hold a charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
Have the battery checked.
