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5. USING THE PORTABLE POWER
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
IMPORTANT: Using the Engine Start
feature without a battery installed in
the vehicle will damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Lay the DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
3. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the portable
power’s POSITIVE (RED) clamp to
the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post. Next, connect the NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis
or engine block, away from the battery.
4. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect
the portable power’s NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block
away from the battery.
5. Turn the switch to the ON position.
6. Crank the engine for no more than
8 seconds. If the engine does not start,
wait 2 minutes before cranking again.
7. After the engine starts, turn the switch
to the OFF position and remove the
portable power from the battery.
8. Charge the portable power.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1. Ensure the battery clamps are
securely clipped on the storage
holders.
2. Turn the portable power ON.
3. Plug your device into the USB port.
4. Turn on the USB device.
5. When nished using the USB port,
turn the switch to the OFF position.
6. Charge the portable power.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
The work light is controlled by a sliding
ON/OFF switch located on the front of
the portable power. Make sure the lamp
is turned OFF when the unit is being
recharged or stored.
Position the portable power on a at, stable
surface near the intended work area.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE
The portable power is a power source for
all 12V DC accessories that are equipped
with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power
outages and on shing or camping trips.
NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with
the portable power while charging the
internal battery.
1. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2. Open the protective cover of the DC
power outlet on the portable power .
3. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
4. When nished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION: Do not use the portable power
to run appliances that draw more than
20A DC.
NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery
drain. Recharge the portable power
immediately after unplugging the 12V
DC device.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
APPLIANCE TYPE
EST
WATTAGE
ESTIMATED
RUN TIME
Cell phone 4 watts 34 hrs
Fluorescent light 4 watts 34 hrs
Radio, fan 9 watts 14 hrs
Depth nder 9 watts 14 hrs
Camcorder 15 watts 7 hrs
Electrical tool 24 watts 5 hrs
Electric cooler 48 watts 2 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts 1.8 hrs
NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on
the internal battery being fully charged.
USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
WARNING. Read the instructions of the
product being inated before using the
compressor. Avoid overination; do not
exceed the manufacturer’s recommended
pressures. Do not leave the air
compressor unattended during use.
1. Remove the air compressor hose from
the storage cleats.
2. Connect the adapter to the valve
stem by threading it onto the end. If
necessary, use one of the additional
adapters.
3. Turn ON the inator power switch
and inate to the desired pressure or
fullness.
NOTE: To prevent overheating, the
compressor has built-in thermal protection
that will turn the compressor off before it
overheats. If the compressor shuts off,
wait a few minutes and it will automatically
restart when the compressor cools.