Cobra Electronics CJIC 250 - Manual (Page 10)

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Operation
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To jump start a vehicle continued:
7. Switch off the jump start power switch.
8. Remove the red positive (+) clamp and then the black negative (-) clamp.
Recharging the power pack battery
CAUTION: Do not operate AC or DC appliance while the power pack is
being charged.
Charging with the AC charging adapter
Using the AC charging adapter is the simplest method for recharging the
battery. While charging from an AC source, the charging status LED indicator
will light red. When the battery has reached capacity, the indicator will light
orange. Charging when the battery is fully discharged takes around 23 hours.
NOTE: Recharge the 100W mobile power pack as soon as possible after each
use. When not used the power pack, it should be recharged every 3 months!
To recharge with AC charger:
1. Turn the rotary switch to the “OFF” position.
2. Plug AC charging adapter into charging jack on the front of the unit.
3. Plug AC charging adapter into 120V AC electrical outlet.
4. Continually charge until the battery is fully charged; for about 23 hours.
CAUTION: The 23-hour charging time for the unit assumes that there is 120V
at the AC wall outlet. If the voltage is less than 120V AC, it may take more
than 23 hours to fully recharging. Once fully charged, the charging current
automatically reduces to a floating charge mode, and the unit may be left
permanently connected to the AC charger.
Operation
Jump starting a vehicle’s engine
You can use the power pack to jump start a vehicle (or boat engine) that has
a 12V starting battery using the jump start cables supplied with the unit.
WARNING: Fire Hazard
A reverse polarity connection may cause damage to the unit and/or create a
sparking/explosion hazard. Never allow cables’ red and black clamps to touch
each other or another common metal conductor. The connection of the
cables to the vehicle’s battery terminals must be positive to positive (red
clamp to battery “+”) and negative to negative (black clamp to battery “-“ or
vehicle chassis).
NOTE: Carefully follow these instructions for jump starting your vehicle as
they may be different from the instructions supplied with other jump start
products or cables.
To jump start a vehicle:
1. Turn off the vehicle and all accessories.
2. Place the unit on a flat and stable surface near the battery which need to be
started. Ensure that the unit’s jump start power switch is “OFF”.
3. Connect the red positive (+) clamp of the cables to the positive (+)
terminal of the engine battery.
4. Connect the black negative (-) clamp of the cables to the engine block,
cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor. If the red
“Reverse Polarity” LED illuminates, then reverse polarity has been detected.
Correct polarity must be established before proceeding. Disconnect the
jump starting clamps from the vehicle’s battery and repeat steps (3) and (4).
5. Switch on the jump start power switch. Before starting the engine, make
sure the jumpstarter pack and the cables are clear of the metal parts and
other moving things.
6. Crank the engine for 5 seconds or until it starts, whichever is first.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Do not try to start the engine for more than 5 seconds. The jump start
feature is designed for short term operation only. Operating the jump
starting feature for more than 5 seconds may cause damage to the unit.
Allow the unit to cool down for at least 3 minutes after each start attempt.
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