Jump Starter; Property Damage - Black & Decker PPRH5B Instruction Manual

3. When charging is complete, unplug the AC extension cord from the AC
outlet and then disconnect it from the unit.
Note:
The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.

JUMP STARTER

This unit is equipped with a Jump Starter Power Switch that allows energy
to flow only when proper connections are made to battery and frame.
4. For negative-grounded systems, connect the positive (red) clamp to the
positive ungrounded battery post and the negative (black) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect
the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
5. For positive-grounded systems, connect the negative (black) clamp
to the negative ungrounded battery post and the positive (red) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not
connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body
parts. Connect to a heavy gage metal part of the frame or engine block.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the Compressor Power Button has been turned off
before attempting to use the unit as a Jump Starter.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SERIOUS INJURY OR

PROPERTY DAMAGE:

• Follow all safety instructions found in the "Specific Safety Instructions for
Jump Starters" section of this Instruction Manual.
• Never touch red and black clamps together. This can cause dangerous
sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.
• If the clamps are connected incorrectly with regard to polarity, the unit
will sound a continuous alarm until the clamps are disconnected. The
backlit LCD Screen will display the Battery Status Icon, the Battery
Voltage Indicator and the Clamp Icons. The "+" and"–" signs above the
Clamp Icons, the Arrow Icons and the Alarm Icon will flash. The backlit
LCD screen will display the following:
CAUTION:
The unit will suffer permanent damage if the Jump Starter
Power Switch is turned on while the clamps connected with reverse
polarity. Disconnect the clamps and reconnect to battery with correct
polarity.
• If the Jump Starter Power Switch is turned on and the unit detects that
the clamps are not connected to a battery, a two-second warning will
sound every 10 seconds. The LCD screen will display the Battery Status
Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, 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 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:
The Battery Status Icon, the Battery Voltage Indicator, Clamp Icons and
the "+" and"–" signs light solid to indicate the unit is jump-starting.
The Jump Starter Icon flashes. The Jump Starter Icon lights solid if
vehicle is started.
8. Turn the Jump Starter Power Switch off.
9. 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.
CAUTION –
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.
LED AREA LIGHT
The built-in 3-LED area light is controlled by the area light power button
on the control panel (refer to the Features section to locate). Press the area
light power button once to turn the light on. Press the area light power
button again to turn the area light off.
IMPORTANT: When the area light power button is pressed to turn it on, a
beep will sound. The backlit LCD screen will turn on for 10 seconds (only)
and will then continuously display the Battery Status Icon and Battery
Voltage Indicator.
Periodically check the unit's Battery Status on the backlit 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 or completely empty with 4 empty
bars, the unit must be recharged at this time 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.
Make sure the area light and the unit are turned off when the unit is being
recharged or stored.
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