CO/Tech RP8242 - Using the jump starter

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4.3 Using the jump starter
1. Switch off all unnecessary electrical features on your vehicle such as radio, A/C, mobile phone charger, etc.
before connecting thebattery clamps. Readthesection on “jump starting” in your vehicle instruction manual.
2. Check that thejump starter’s on/off switch (7) is set toOFF.
3. Check which of thebattery terminals is thepositive and which is thenegative. Somebatteries have
aninsulating cover over theterminals which will need to be lifted so that you have access to theterminals.
Warning! Nowadays, most vehicles are negatively earthed, i.e. thenegative terminal of thebattery is
connected to thechassis. However, certain vehicles may be positively earthed. Itis important that you find
out which type of earthing your vehicle’s battery has. Consult atradesman if you are uncertain.
4. Connect thepositive (red) battery clamp to thepositive terminal (+) of thebattery. Connect thenegative
(black) battery clamp to thenegative terminal (-) of thebattery or to ametal part of thevehicle chassis.
N.B. Certain makes of car have special jump start connections in theengine compartment if thebattery is
difficult to access. Checkyour vehicle’s owner manual if you are unsure.
Warning! Ifthebattery battery clamps are connected incorrectly, i.e. red to negative and black to positive,
thereverse polarity indicator will light and abuzzer will sound until theincorrect lead has been removed.
5. Turn theon-off switch (7) toON.
6. Turn theignition key and try to start thevehicle for 3 to 6 seconds.
N.B. Ifthevehicle does not start, let thejump starter battery cool down for three minutes before thenext
attempt to start thevehicle ismade.
7. When thevehicle’s engine has started, turn thejump starter on/off switch (7) toOFF.
8. First disconnect theblack, negative clamp (16) from thenegative terminal (-) of thebattery or from ametal
part of thevehicle chassis. Windup thelead and place it back into theholder.
9. Then remove thered positive (+) battery clamp (13) from thepositive terminal (+) of thebattery. Windup
thelead and return thebattery clamp securely into its holder.
10. Charge thejump starter’s battery again as soon as possible.
5. USB port
1. Press thepower switch (1) to activate theUSB port. TheUSB indicator light should comeon.
2. Lift thecover and connect theUSB connector of theproduct you wish to power to theUSB port (2).
3. The USB port is only intended for charging MP3 players, digital cameras, etc. Theoutlet is not intended for
any form of data communication (i.e. computers). TheUSB-port outputs 5VDC, max 500mA.
N.B. Notall USB products work with thisport.
N.B. TheUSB port must not be activated during charging of thejump starter’s battery or when thestarter is put
away for storage.
6. Using the jump starter as a 12 V power supply via
the 12 V socket (cigarette lighter socket)
The jump starter can be used for apower supply for 12 V products with 12 V plugs. Thesocket produces 5 Amax.
1. Lift thecover.
2. Connect theplug from your 12 V device to thesocket (3). N.B. Themax output for thedevice should be 5 A(60 W).
3. Switch on theconnected device.
4. Press the“Test-button” (10) to check thebattery’s charge every now andthen.
7. Integrated LED work light
The jump starter is equipped with anadjustable LED worklight (9). Pressthelight’s power switch to turn
theworklight on/off. Makesure thelight is turned off when charging or when thestarter is put away for storage.