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4. chargIng
Important! only recharge PoWerstArts with the Ac charger provided. the charger is automatic and does not require the user to
monitor the progress of the charge. furthermore, whenever the PoWerstArt is not in use, it should be connected to the charger,
failure to do this will invalidate the warranty.
4.1.
chargIng and rechargIng
the unit should be fully charged before initial use. When partially discharged the unit should be recharged before further use.
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warnIng! use the supplied charger, cable and connector. unauthorised parts may damage the unit and will invalidate the warranty.
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ensure that you strictly apply the safety instructions as stated in section 1.
4.1.1.
ensure that the PoWerstArt selector switch is in the 'Off' position (fig.1).
4.1.2.
Plug the charger mains cable into a 230 volt supply. The red 'On' LED will illuminate.
4.1.3.
Plug the charger cable into the charge input socket of the unit. the unit will now charge automatically and the charger led will indicate
the level of charge. When the led changes to green, charging is complete but the charger should not be disconnected or switched off.
leave it connected to the PoWerstArt to ensure that the unit is fully charged when next required.
4.1.4.
Press the test button and hold to read the percentage charge at any time; situated in the top face, marked "Battery condItIon".
4.1.5.
to disconnect the charger from the PoWerstArt, first switch off the charger, then press and hold the latch immediately above the
socket and pull out the plug.
note: the PoWerstArt charging circuits are protected against short circuit by thermal breakers. the breakers in the
PstArt1000Hd (one per 12V circuit and one per 24V circuit) have manual reset buttons on the front panel, clearly marked "Fuse"
(10A).
5. operatIon
warnIng! you must FoLLow saFety InstructIons and ensure that the powerstart and vehIcLe voLtages are the
same.
5.1.
Before use, press the test button to confirm that the PoWerstArt is fully charged (see 4.1.4).
5.2.
disconnect the charger as in 4.1.5. remember to reinstate after use of the PoWerstArt.
5.3.
Apply the vehicle hand brake and select neutral gear (or 'Park' if automatic transmission). Turn the ignition and electrical accessories
off.
5.4.
use in a well ventilated area and wear protective eye shields and clothing.
warnIng! do not allow the red and black clamps to touch each other once the leads are connected to the PoWerstArt. ensure
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that the correct clamps are placed on the correct battery terminals.
5.5.
With the Ht leads disconnected from the PoWerstArt attach the positive red (+) clamp to the positive terminal on the vehicle
battery. ensure that the terminal is clean.
note: on vehicles with multiple batteries connect the positive clamp to positive battery terminal which is connected to vehicle
electrical system.
5.6.
Attach the negative BlAcK (-) clamp to the (ground) engine block or frame of the vehicle. ensure that the cables are not in the path of
moving engine parts, and are away from the carburettor/injection system, fuel lines etc.
5.7.
observe the led status on the plug end of the Ht leads. the green led should illuminate, if the red led illuminates cross-connection
has occurred. this must be remedied before moving to 5.8.
5.8.
With the PoWerstArt selector switch to 'Off' plug the leads into the socket situated beneath the switch
note: The connector will only fit the socket one way round, to prevent cross-connection.
5.9.
turn the selector switch to select 12V or 24V to match the vehicle voltage.
5.10.
make sure that no one is standing near the battery. When all criteria is met, start the engine.
5.11.
once the vehicle has started, turn the selector switch to 'Off' and then disconnect the leads from the vehicle, see 5.12 for sequence.
Important: if the vehicle does not start within fiVe seconds, do not continue cranking. let the PoWerstArt's internal
battery(ies) cool for FIFteen minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again. failure to do so may damage the unit.
5.12.
to remove the lead clamps, firstly disconnect the BLack (-) negative clamp followed by the red (+) clamp.
5.13.
After use, immediately recharge the PoWerstArt as described in 4.1.
warnIng! Before cHArGinG tHis unit, disconnect tHe outPut Ht leAds from tHe unit As tHeY Will remAin
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"liVe" WHile cHArGinG.
warnIng! neVer clAmP tHe outPut Ht leAds to tHe cArrY HAndle As tHis could result in A sHort circuit.
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© Jack sealey limited
Original Language Version
PSTART1000HD
Issue 3 (H, 1, 4, F) 22/12/17
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