INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
ROADSTART UniTS
MODEL No's:
RS121, RS122, RS125
Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USinG THiS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE inSTRUCTiOnS CAREFULLY. MAKE CAREFUL nOTE OF SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS, WARninGS
AnD CAUTiOnS. THiS PRODUCT SHOULD OnLY BE USED FOR iTS inTEnDED PURPOSE. FAiLURE TO FOLLOW THESE inSTRUCTiOnS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE
AnD/OR PERSOnAL inJURY AnD WiLL inVALiDATE THE WARRAnTY. RETAin THESE inSTRUCTiOnS FOR FUTURE USE.
IMPORTANT:
To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Remember to review warning marks on all products and on
engines.
1.1
PERSOnAL PRECAUTiOnS
Ensure there is another person within hearing range, or close enough to come to your aid should a problem arise, when working near
a lead-acid battery.
Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working with a battery.
Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If acid enters eye, flush eye immediately with cool, clean
running water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current
high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, which may cause severe burns.
1.2
iMPORTAnT SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS
Familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and potential hazards of the RoadStart.
Keep the unit in good working order and condition. Replace damaged parts immediately.
Use only recommended parts. To use unapproved parts may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
The RoadStart must only be opened and checked by qualified service personnel.
DO nOT
disassemble the unit for any reason.
Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials. Ensure that there is adequate lighting.
If the RoadStart receives a sharp knock or blow, it must be checked by a qualified service agent before being used.
When not in use re-charge every two months.
DO nOT
touch positive and negative clamps together as this could cause an explosion.
DO nOT
smoke or allow a spark, or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.
DO nOT
drop any metal item onto the battery as it may spark or short circuit the battery, which could cause an explosion.
DO nOT
use RoadStart to recharge dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may explode and
cause personal injury and damage to property.
DO nOT
charge or boost a frozen battery.
DO nOT
use attachments other than those recommended. To do so may cause damage to the unit and other equipment and possible
personal injury.
DO nOT
pull or carry the unit by its cables and do not pull the negative and positive clamps from the battery terminals.
DO nOT
operate in vicinity of flammable liquids or gases.
DO nOT
recharge the unit with plugs, cables or attachments that are damaged. Replace such items immediately.
DO nOT
use this Roadstart to perform a task for which it is not designed.
DO nOT
store the unit in damp or wet locations or where the temperature may exceed 50°C.
DO nOT
submerge the unit in water.
DO nOT
use whilst under the influence of drugs, alcohol or intoxicating medication.
DO nOT
leave the unit in a totally discharged state for an extended period of time as this may result in permanent damage to the battery.
DO nOT
cross-connect the power leads from the RoadStart to the battery. Ensure that positive is to positive and negative is to negative.
1. SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS
WARninG! RiSK OF EXPLOSiVE GASES.
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous because they can
generate explosive gases. It is important to remember that batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation.
WARninG!
This equipment contains a sealed, non-spillable lead acid battery. This must be disposed of in accordance with
local regulations.
iMPORTAnT inFORMATiOn TO HELP KEEP YOUR ROADSTART HEALTHY
Read and understand the general safety and operating instructions before use.
The following information is intended to help you keep the Roadstart in top working order.
nOTE – The battery in this unit is a consumable item and will degrade over time. The battery is not covered
by warranty. You can help prolong the lifecycle of the battery by following a few simple guidelines.
Plug
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in your new Roadstart to the mains transformer and make an
iniTiAL
charge lasting 72 hours.
Ensure the unit is fully charged before storage.
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DO nOT
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leave the Roadstart for longer than 2 months without putting it on charge.
DO nOT
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attempt to start a vehicle when the Roadstart battery voltage is reduced to less than 7Volts.
DO nOT
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drop or roughly handle the Roadstart – this will break or disjoin the battery terminals rendering the
battery useless and the warranty void.
DO nOT
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use any other charger, other than the one supplied, to recharge the battery.
Original Language Version
RS121, RS122, RS125 Issue: 3 - 08/04/10
