4500A 12/24V HIGH CRANKING SURE START JUMPSTARTER

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1 4500A 12/24V HIGH CRANKING SURE START JUMPSTARTER P/No. HC4500

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGS Risk of explosive gas. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery can be dangerous. Batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and while jumpstarting a battery. Before using this jumpstarter, read and follow the instructions carefully. Follow all manufacturer s instructions and warnings of the vehicle s battery and other equipment being used. Jumpstart lead-acid batteries only. Do not use to jumpstart dry-cell batteries commonly found in household appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury and/or property damage. Do not smoke, use matches, use a cigarette lighter, or allow a spark or flame near the battery. Do not allow metal to come in contact with the battery posts. It may spark or short circuit the battery and cause an explosion. Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. Contains a sealed non-spillable lead acid battery and must be disposed of properly. Ensure correct polarity when connecting to vehicle. Do not submerge jumpstarter in water. IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION Charge jumpstarter prior to first use, this may take up to 24 hours. Recharge the jumpstarter after every use and follow charging instructions. When jumpstarter is not in use ensure jumpstarter is always on charge. Do not allow jumpstarter to become very flat. If the jumpstarter s battery is below 12.6V in 12V mode or below 25.2V in 24V mode, ensure the jumpstarter is charged immediately. 2

3 FEATURES ENGINE START CAPABILITIES This jumpstarter is designed for starting 12/24V vehicles that require a clamp output up to 910 Amps to start their motor. In a new and fully charged condition the jumpstarter has enough power to jumpstart petrol & diesel vehicles up to 14 litres in capacity in both 12V & 24V modes. HEAVY DUTY LONG LEADS Long 1.3m leads allow easy connection without heavy lifting. Quality cable ensures optimal performance. FUSED PROTECTION Fuse protection offer s polarity and surge protection preventing expensive and irreversible damage in the event of reverse connection, excessive current draw or a short circuit. Fuse replacement is quick & easy, and requires no specialty tools. DIGITAL VOLT DISPLAY The jumpstarter is fitted with a digital voltage meter display which displays the batteries state of charge. HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERIES High quality AGM batteries deliver instant starting power to petrol & diesel vehicles. Maintenance free and fully sealed batteries ensure convenience and safety. 240V AND 12/24V DC RECHARGING 4A 6 Stage PC400 Automatic battery charger allows recharging from a 240 Volt AC outlet. 12/24 Volt DC cigarette lighter socket allows DC charging directly from your vehicle. PORTABLE POWER The accessory socket can be used to power 12/24 Volt DC appliances such as camping lights, radios, MP3 players and computers. The socket is protected by an automatic resetting circuit breaker in case of overload. 3

4 SPECIFICATIONS Battery Battery Capacity 12V 2 x 31Ah AGM Battery Short Circuit Current 4500A 12V, 2250A 24V Clamp Output 910A 12V mode, 720A 24V mode 12/24V DC Power Outlet Cigarette Lighter Socket 10A Circuit Protection Auto reset circuit breaker Jumpstarter Leads Length 1.3 metres Cable 50mm 2 Polarity Protection Fused Recharging 240V 4A 12/24V Cigarette lighter lead Control Automatic 6 stage charging Main Charge Up to 14.4V DC Maintenance Charge 13.7V DC Jumpstarter Weight 26.5 Kg Dimensions Height 510mm Width 370mm Depth 250mm Voltage meter Screen L.E.D display 4

5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Digital Battery Voltage Display 12/24V Selection Switch DC Cigarette Lighter Socket Battery Status Button Solid Brass Battery Clamps & Heavy Duty Insulated Leads 240V or 12/24V Recharging 4A PC400 battery charger complete with wiring harness for recharging from 240V AC outlets. Cigarette lighter plug allows DC charging directly from your vehicle 5

6 VEHICLE JUMPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: Instructions for negatively earthed vehicles only. 1. Charge your jumpstarter for 24 hours prior to first use and as soon as possible after each use. 2. Before making any connections, check the jumpstarter battery status by pressing the BATTERY STATUS button. The jumpstarter s battery voltage should be above 12.6V in 12V mode and above 25.2V in 24V mode. 3. Turn your vehicle s ignition OFF before connecting the jumpstarter s clamps to your vehicle. 4. Connect the Red Positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the battery in the vehicle and the Black Negative (-) clamp to any non-moving metal part of the engine block. DO NOT CONNECT TO FUEL LINE. Always double check that you have the proper connections. 5. Set the voltage of the jumpstarter by turning the 12V/24V SELECTION SWITCH to either 12V or 24V. Ensure the jumpstarter voltage is set to the same voltage as the vehicle being jumpstarted. 6. Turn the vehicles ignition to ON and start the vehicle. 7. Disconnect the Black clamp and then the Red clamp. 8. Turn the 12/24V SELECTION SWITCH on the jumpstarter to the OFF position. 9. Recharge the jumpstarter. 66

7 CHARGING WITH PC400 BATTERY CHARGER (240V AC CHARGING) IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER ANY APPLIANCE FROM THE JUMPSTARTER WHILE IT IS BEING CHARGED USING THE AC CHARGER. WARNING: SET THE VOLTAGE OF THE JUMPSTARTER TO 12V VIA THE VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH. 1. To charge, set the voltage of the jumpstarter to 12V via the voltage selection switch and connect the supplied PC400 wiring harness to the cigarette lighter socket on the front of the jumpstarter. 2. Connect the other end of the wiring harness to the PC400 battery charger supplied, as per the below illustration. 3. Connect the PC400 battery charger to a 240V AC outlet and set to NORMAL (battery type) and 4 AMP (charge rate). WHEN TO CHARGE Your jumpstarter is shipped fully charged, however, an extended period of time may elapse in shipment or storage before the jumpstarter is purchased. Therefore you should charge the jumpstarter before using it for the first time. It is recommended to charge after each use. If the jumpstarter is not being used, it is recommended to leave the jumpstarter permanently on charge ensuring the battery is always maintained fully charged and ready for use. 7

8 CHARGING WITH DC LEAD Your jumpstarter can be recharged from the DC cigarette lighter socket located on the front of the jumpstarter. A double-ended cigarette lighter plug and lead is included for recharging while driving. WARNING: ENSURE THE JUMPSTARTER VOLTAGE IS SET TO THE SAME VOLTAGE AS THE VEHICLE BEING USED TO CHARGE THE JUMPSTARTER (12V FOR 12V VEHICLES & 24V FOR 24V VEHICLES). NOTE: When set to 12V the jumpstarter will produce 12V power from the DC cigarette lighter socket, when the jumpstarter is set to 24V it will produce 24V power from the DC cigarette lighter socket. If the voltage is incorrectly set on the jumpstarter, 24V power connected to a 12V vehicle can cause damage to your vehicle. If the jumpstarter is set to 12V when charging from a 24V vehicle this may cause the fuse to blow on the DC charging lead or overcharge the jumpstarter. 1. Set the voltage of the jumpstarter via the 12/24V VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH, set the jumpstarter to 12V for 12V vehicles or 24V for 24V vehicles. 2. Connect the DC charging lead to your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket and to the jumpstarter s charging socket. 3. Start the car. The alternator on the car will charge both the jumpstarter and the car battery at the same time. Once the car is stopped the jumpstarter will cease charging. Note: 1. When charging with the DC lead the unit will only achieve around 90% charge capacity, so you can not over charge the jumpstarter. This is because the power from the DC socket does not achieve a high enough voltage to fully recharge the jumpstarter. To fully recharge the jumpstarter use the AC charger wherever possible. 2. It is also worth noting that appliances can be run from the jumpstarter whilst DC charging, for example a fridge or running a light. This is different from the instructions for AC charging. 8

9 USING THE JUMPSTARTER AS A POWER SUPPLY WARNING: ENSURE THE JUMPSTARTER IS SET TO 12V WHEN POWERING 12V APPLIANCES. IF SET TO 24V THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCES. The jumpstarter utilises 2 x 31Ah AGM batteries and can be used as a power supply by connecting a cigarette lighter plug into the DC socket located on the front of the jumpstarter. It is recommended to check the battery capacity before using the jumpstarter as a power supply. Below is a list of approximate run times for various appliances. TYPICAL APPLIANCE RUNNING TIMES Appliance Estimated power Estimated time* consumption (Watts) (Hours) Car phones, fluorescent lights Radios, depth finders 9 75 Fridges (portable compressor style) Camcorders, portable TVs Electrical tools, bilge pumps Cooler/warmers, spotlights Air compressors, car vacuum cleaners *Estimated time is based on a fully charged jumpstarter Note: The jumpstarter can be used to power 24V appliances. Ensure the 12/24V SELECTION SWITCH is set to 24V when powering 24V appliances. IMPORTANT: AUTO-RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR DC OUTPUT The 12V DC socket is protected with an automatic resetting circuit breaker. When the output experiences a short circuit or overload, the circuit breaker will trip, cutting off the power temporarily. After a few seconds, the circuit breaker will automatically reset and provide power again. 9

10 CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY The jumpstarter is equipped with a L.E.D DIGITAL DISPLAY. When the BATTERY VOLTAGE STATUS button is pressed the display will indicate the battery voltage level. To check the battery capacity : Step 1 Disconnect any appliance and accessories that might be running from the jumpstarter, as this will effect the reading. Ensure the jumpstarter is not being charged. Step 2 Press the battery voltage button and read the LED voltage display (displayed as volts). Step 3 Refer to the table below for the conversion of volts to battery capacity as a percentage. BATTERY CAPACITY BATTERY VOLTAGE BATTERY VOLTAGE READING (12V) READING (24V) 100% 12.6 Volt or greater 25.2 Volt 75% 12.4 Volt 24.8 Volt 50% 12.2 Volt 24.4 Volt 25% 12.0 Volt 24.0 Volt 0% 11.0 Volt 22.0 Volt HOW TO CHANGE OUTPUT FUSE The jumpstarter is fitted with 2 x mega fuse s designed to protect the jumpstarter against reverse connection, excessive current draw & short circuits. To replace blown fuses: 1. Disconnect battery charger leads from the vehicles battery. 2. Remove fuse cover located on the rear panel of the unit above the battery clamp leads. 3. Remove and refit fuses (Projecta P/No. HCFUSE2) using a 12mm socket. 4. Refit fuse cover 10

11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Why didn t my jumpstarter start my vehicle? A. There could be a number of reasons why the jumpstarter did not start your vehicle. Check the following: 1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Press the BATTERY STATUS button to check the condition of the battery (state of charge). Refer to page 10 ( Checking Battery Capacity ) for further information. 2. Ensure you have followed the correct operating procedure. Refer to page 6 ( Vehicle Jumpstarting Instructions ). 3. Ensure the correct voltage is selected on the jumpstarter for the type of vehicle being jumpstarted, 12V mode for 12V vehicle s & 24V mode for 24V vehicle s. 4. Ensure the vehicle being jumpstarted does not require a clamp output greater than 910 Amps in order to jumpstart the vehicle. Q. How do I work out how long my appliance will run from the Jumpstarter? A. When the jumpstarter is fully charged the battery will be able to provide 62 Amp hours of 12V power. If you have an appliance that uses 2.5 Amps and you use it for one hour, you have just used 2.5 Amp hours. For example:- The jumpstarter is powered by 2 x 31Ah (62Ah) batteries and you are powering a small TV drawing approximately 2.5 Amps Equation: 62 Amp hours 2.5 Amps = 24.8 Hours (25 hours) Q. How can I improve the charging time when charging from my vehicle? A. Car Cigarette Lighter sockets usually are connected to the battery with small (light) cable. This small cable when charging the jumpstarter is not adequate and generates voltage drop. This voltage drop increases the time it takes to charge. To help fix this problem upgrade the cable between the battery and the cigarette lighter socket. Q. When I use the DC socket the appliance does not work? A. Check the voltage of the jumpstarter is set to the same voltage as the appliance. Check to make sure the appliance does not exceed the rated current of the socket used. Note: The cigarette lighter socket is rated for 10A. The socket has an internal automatic circuit breaker. So resetting the breaker will not be necessary as this is done automatically. The automatic circuit breaker may cycle ON then OFF if the load is close to the circuit breakers rated current. Q. Why has the jumpstarter blown a fuse? A. There could be a number of reasons why the jumpstarter has blown a fuse: 1. Ensure the vehicle being jumpstarted does not require a clamp output greater than 910 Amps in order to jumpstart the vehicle. 2. Check jumpstarter leads are correctly connected (Red positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the battery in the vehicle and the Black negative (-) clamp to any nonmoving metal part of the engine block) for negatively earthed vehicles. 11

12 WARRANTY STATEMENT Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd ( BWI ) of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic., telephone (03) , fax (03) , warrants that all products described in its current catalogue will under normal use and service be free of failures in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase by the customer as marked on the invoice. This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear, abuse, alteration of products or damage caused by the purchaser. To make a warranty claim the consumer must deliver the product at their cost to the original place of purchase or to any other place which may be nominated by either BWI or the retailer from where the product was bought in order that the warranty assessment may be performed. The consumer must also deliver the original invoice evidencing the date and place of purchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim. In the event that the claim is determined to be for a minor failure of the product then BWI reserves the right to repair or replace it at its discretion. In the event that a major failure is determined the consumer will be entitled to a replacement or a refund as well as compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. This warranty is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the consumer may have under State or Federal legislation. IMPORTANT NOTE Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Distributed by AUSTRALIA Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd Knoxfield, Victoria 3180 Telephone (03) Facsimile (03) National Toll Free NEW ZEALAND Narva New Zealand Ltd Olive Road PO Box Penrose Auckland, New Zealand Telephone (09) Facsimile (09) IS169 Issue