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5.5.
LED Worklight
The worklight may be switched on by pressing the worklight/USB selector once. A second press will switch the light off and energise
the USB socket (see section 5.6.)
5.6.
5V USB socket
The RoadStart is fitted with a 5V 1A USB socket (fig.1.9). To energise the socket, press the worklight/USB selector twice. The USB
indicator will light when the socket is live. A further press of the selector will switch the socket off.
6. STORAGE
This unit may be stored in any position. Ensure that the clamps are securely attached to the clamping posts at the rear of the unit.
Store at room temperature. It is recommended to recharge the unit every two months when not in use and more frequently in
warmer or colder storage conditions to keep the battery in peak operating condition.
7. BATTERY REMOVAL
NOTE: The RoadStart battery is a sealed, lead-acid type. At the end of the RoadStart's service life it MUST be removed
and recycled, or disposed of properly, according to national and/or local regulations.
7.1.
REMOVAL
7.1.1.
Place the RoadStart unit front side down.
7.1.2.
Remove the 10 screws holding the casing together and lift off the back half of the unit.
7.1.3.
Undo and remove the nuts, bolts and washers on each battery terminal. The connecting wires will now be loose.
7.1.4.
Move the wires away from the two battery terminals, taking care to avoid accidental arcing of the terminals.
7.1.5.
Lift the battery out of the front half of the casing.
7.2.
DISPOSAL
7.2.1.
Take the battery to a recycling centre that handles sealed, lead-acid batteries.
7.2.2
If there is no recycling centre in the area, contact the local environmental agency for disposal instructions.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING
THE PROBLEM
Unit has been charged
Check charger to see that it is charging.
for 36 hours but there
Charger should be warm.
is no change in the
Check all wire connections
status of the LEDs
Possible defective internal battery.
Charger works well but
still no change in LED
status.
No LEDs come on, but
RoadStart unit battery defective which
when the AC adaptor is
could have been caused by intense use
plugged into the unit
without a cool-down period.
they do.
Roadstart unit is fully
Check where the wires meets the jaw on
charged but delivers no
the unit clamps. Ensure they are well
power.
crimped. Ensure that the safety switch is
in the ON position.
When connecting an
The accessory is drawing too much
accessory via the DC
current, resulting in the internal circuit
outlet there is no
breaker operating. Allow to cool and
power.
reset. Check accessory current draw.
© Jack Sealey Limited
THE SOLUTION
Original Language Version
QUESTION
How many jump
Between 1 and 20 depending upon
starts can a fully
operating factors such as temperature,
charged RoadStart
general condition of the vehicle, engine type
do before needing to
and size.
be recharged?
Yes, in accordance with national and local
Can the RoadStart
authority regulations.
be recycled?
Room temperature. The RoadStart will also
What is the ideal
operate at lower temperatures, its power
in-use storage
however will be lessened. Intense heat will
temperature
activate self-discharge.
of the RoadStart?
I have a regular 10
No. Only the supplied charger can be used.
amp battery charger,
can I use it to
recharge the
RoadStart?
Is the RoadStart fool
No. All jump starting instructions must be
proof?
followed carefully.
Can I replace the
Yes, but note that the batteries are not
internal batteries?
covered by warranty as they are
consumable items
ANSWER
RS131.V6
Issue: 1 - 11/10/18
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