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and the Clamp Icons with the “+” and ”–” signs. The Alarm Icon and the Jump
Starter Icon will flash. The backlit LCD screen will display the following:
Turn off the Jump Starter Power Switch; connect the clamps to the battery, making
sure the clamps are connected with correct polarity; then turn the Jump Starter Power
Switch back on.
• Always disconnect the negative (black) jumper cable first, followed by the positive
(red) jumper cable, except for positive grounded systems.
Procedure
Take the following steps, observing all cautions and warnings in the “Important
Safety Instructions” section at the front of this manual.
1. Turn off vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected cell
phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure the jump-starter power switch is in the off position.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp first, then the
black clamp.
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (negative
battery terminal is connected to chassis) (MOST COMMON)
4a. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.
4b. 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. Refer to the automobile owner’s manual.
5. 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 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then
proceed to step 6.
5a. Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal.
5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving,
metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to positive
battery terminal or moving part. Refer to the automobile owner’s
manual.
6. When the clamps are connected properly, the unit will automatically turn on in
jump-starter mode. The backlit LCD screen will display the following to indicate
the unit is ready to jump-start:
The Battery Status icon, Battery Voltage Indicator, Clamp Icons and the “+” and
”–” signs light solid. The jump starter icon will flash to indicate the clamps are
properly connected.
7. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch on. Turn on the ignition and crank the
engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts. The backlit LCD screen will
display the following:
8. The Battery Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, Jump Starter Icon,
Clamp Icons and the “+” and ”–” signs light solid to indicate the unit is jump-
starting.
9. Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch off.
10. Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then disconnect the
positive (+) battery clamp.
IMPORTANT: Always turn the unit off when not in use. Recharge this unit fully
after each use.
NOTICE – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle
battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle
manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
• Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle‘s starter motor. If the engine
fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-start
procedure and look for other problems that need to be corrected.
• If vehicle fails to start, turn off the ignition, turn off the Jump-Starter Power
Switch, disconnect the jump-start system’s leads and contact a qualified technician
to investigate why the engine did not start.
ALTERNATOR CHECK
Set up the unit and connect to the battery following steps 1 through 5 in the
“Jump-Starter” section.
Part 1
No Load (turn OFF all vehicle’s accessories): The vehicle battery must be fully
charged before testing the alternator. Run the engine long enough to achieve
normal idle speed and verify there is a no-load voltage.
1. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The backlit LCD screen will
display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The Battery Status Icon will light solid and the Alternator Icon will flash.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the backlit LCD screen will
display the following:
The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon, and “ALT GOOD” will light solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the backlit
LCD screen will display the following:
4. The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon and “ALT” will light solid. The Fault
Icon will flash.
5. Press the Alternator Check Button again to stop the test and turn off the unit.
Part 2
Under Load (accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning on as many
accessories as possible (except for A/C and Defrost).
1. Press the Alternator Check Button to start the check. The backlit LCD screen will
display the following to indicate the unit is analyzing the alternator:
The Battery Status Icon will light solid and the Alternator Icon will flash.
2. If the unit detects that the alternator is good, the backlit LCD screen will
display the following:
The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon, and “ALT GOOD” will light solid.
3. If the unit detects that the alternator is out of typical voltage range, the backlit
LCD screen will display the following:
The Battery Status Icon, Alternator Icon and “ALT” will light solid. The Fault
Icon will flash.
4. Press the Alternator Check Button again to stop the test and turn off the unit.
IMPORTANT: Always turn the unit off when not in use. Recharge this unit fully
after each use.
Notes: The unit may detect that the alternator is out of typical voltage range because someone has added
a number of accessory loads on the charging system, thereby increasing current demand from the
alternator. MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION.
This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. Check only 12
volt systems.
PORTABLE COMPRESSOR
The built-in 12 volt DC compressor is the ultimate compressor for all vehicle tires,
trailer tires and recreational inflatables. A nozzle adaptor is supplied that screws
onto the end of the Sure Fit
®
nozzle at the free end of the compressor hose.
The compressor hose with tire fitting is stored in the compressor hose storage
compartment. Refer to the “Features” illustration for locations of compressor hose.
The Compressor Power Button and Compressor Pressure Control Buttons are located
on the control panel on the front of the unit.
Before proceeding, check the unit’s battery status on the LCD screen. Four solid bars
in the battery icon indicates a full battery. When the battery level is nearly empty
with only one solid bar, the unit MUST be recharged before use or the unit’s built-in
low voltage protection will activate. The empty Battery Status Icon will flash for a
short period of time before automatic shut down.
The compressor may be used by removing the air hose from the storage hatch and
if required, fitting the nozzle adapter to the air hose. The compressor is capable
of inflating up to 120 pounds per square inch (psi) pressure. The compressor can
operate long enough to fill up to 3 average sized tires before the battery must be
recharged. Return hose to the storage compartment after use.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Jump Starter Power Switch has been turned off before
attempting to use the unit as a Compressor.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE:
Follow all safety instructions found in the “Specific Safety Instructions For
Compressors” section of this instruction manual.
NOTICE – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE:
When the compressor is operated at a low PSI, the unit may start in low and
gradually rev up. When the compressor is operated at higher PSIs, the unit may
operate normally for several minutes, then rev down for a few minutes before
returning to normal operation. This feature protects the unit from overheating
during normal use. In any event, do not operate compressor continuously for
extended periods of time (approximately 10 minutes, depending on ambient
temperatures), as it may overheat. This could damage the compressor. If the
compressor must be operated for longer periods: every 10 minutes press the
Compressor Power Button to turn the compressor off, then restart after a cooling
down period of approximately 30 minutes.
In any event, the compressor will automatically shut down after operating
continuously for 10 minutes.
Inflating Tires or Products With Valve Stems
1. Screw the Sure Fit
®
nozzle onto the valve stem. Do not overtighten.
2. Press the Compressor Power Button. A beep will sound and the backlit LCD
screen will display the following:
The Compressor Icon will light and the digital display will alternately show the
flashing pre-set psi value (that was last set by the compressor pressure control
buttons) and the current pressure of the item being inflated (which will light
solid).
3. Press the “+” and “–” Pressure Control Buttons to set the desired pressure from
a range pre-set values (between 3 and 120), which will display on the backlit
LCD screen. The unit will sound a beep with each press of the buttons (holding
the button speeds up the upward or downward value selection). Once the
desired pressure has been entered, release the button and the flashing digital
display will show the new selected pressure, as follows:
The new selected value is now stored in the unit’s memory until it is manually
reset.
4. Press the Compressor Power Button once more to begin inflating. The
Compressor Icon will flash and the digital display will only show the current
pressure value (which will light solid) to indicate the compressor is activated.
Monitor the pressure on the LCD screen.
IMPORTANT NOTE: To interrupt during inflation, press the Compressor Power
Button again.
5. When desired pre-set pressure is reached, the compressor will automatically
stop.
6. Press the Compressor Power Button again to turn off the unit.
7. Unscrew and remove the Sure Fit
®
nozzle from the valve stem.
8. Allow the unit to cool, then recharge before storing away.
9. Store the compressor hose and Sure Fit
®
nozzle in storage compartment.
Inflating Other Inflatables Without Valve Stems
Inflation of other items requires use of the nozzle adapter.
1. Screw the nozzle adapter into the Sure Fit
®
nozzle. Do not overtighten.
2. Insert the nozzle adapter into item to be inflated.
3. Follow steps 2 through 4 of the “Inflating Tires or Products With Valve
Stems” section.
IMPORTANT: Small items such as volleyballs, footballs, etc. inflate very rapidly.
Keep this in mind when setting pressure. Take extra care not to over-inflate.
4. When the desired pressure is reached, the compressor will automatically stop.
Press the Compressor Power Button again to turn off the unit.
5. Disconnect the adapter from the inflated item.
6. Unscrew and remove the nozzle adapter from the Sure Fit
®
nozzle.
7. Allow the unit to cool, then recharge before storing away.
8. Store the compressor hose, Sure Fit
®
nozzle and nozzle adapter in the storage
compartment.
USB PORTS
The USB Power Button and the four USB Ports are located on the left hand side of
unit. The USB Power/Fault Indicator is a translucent ring around each of the four
USB Ports. Refer to the “Features” section to locate.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
The top two USB Ports provide a total of 3.1A (5V each). The bottom two USB Ports
provide a total of 3.1A (5V each).
When the USB Ports are in use, the unit will monitor for the following USB fault
conditions on all the USB Ports: low battery voltage fault, overload and short
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