Troubleshooting Guide; Standby Mode; Fuse/Battery Replacement; Battery Disposal - Black & Decker SIMPLE START BB7B Instruction Manual

BB7B_Manual EN_082406 8/24/06
2. Remove the 12 Volt DC Vehicle Charging Cord from its storage
compartment and plug it into the vehicle's 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Press the Recharge Unit Push button. The unit will beep once again and the
Battery Status LED Indicator will flash green , indicating the unit is charging .
4. When the Battery Status LED Indicator stops flashing and lights green
steadily , the unit is fully charged .
5. When charging is complete, disconnect the 12 Volt DC Charging Cord and
return it to its storage compartment.
Notes: The unit cannot be recharged while the 12 Volt DC Outlet is in use or
while the unit is being used to boost/start a vehicle.
It is recommended that the LED Area Light be turned OFF while charging.

STANDBY MODE

When the unit is in Standby Mode (not connected to a vehicle and not
charging, but with the power ON), the Battery Status LED Indicator will light
green to indicate it is ready for use. If the Battery Status LED Indicator lights
red, the unit needs to be charged.
FUSE REPLACEMENT (DC CHARGING ADAPTER)
1. Remove the gold cap and washer by turning counterclockwise and lifting
off. Take care to be sure not to lose the washer inside the gold cap.
2. Remove the center pin and spring. Remove the fuse.
3. Replace the fuse with a same type and size fuse (8 amp).
4. Replace the center pin and spring inside the plug.
5. Replace the gold cap and washer by turning clockwise onto the plug.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer for battery
replacement. Contact Customer Service, toll-free, at (800) 54-HOW-TO.

BATTERY DISPOSAL

Contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid
battery, which must be disposed of properly. Recycling is
required — contact your local authority for information. Failure
to comply with local, state and federal regulations can result in
fines or imprisonment. For more information on recycling this battery, call toll-
free (800) 822-8837.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY / EXPLOSION:
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire, as this may result in an explosion.
• Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty
electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury
or fire).
• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat, as it may explode.
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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible cause
UNIT WILL NOT • FUSE IN DC PLUG IS OPEN
RECHARGE
• DC PLUG NOT CONNECTED TO
VEHICLE
• DC PLUG DAMAGE
• 120 VOLT AC CHARGING ADAPTER
NOT CONNECTED TO CHARGING
PORT
• NO POWER AFTER CONNECTING TO
120 VOLT WALL RECEPTACLE
• 12 VOLT ACCESSORY OUTLET
DOOR ON UNIT OPEN
• RECHARGE MODE SWITCH ON
CONTROL PANEL NOT ACTIVATED
UNIT ALARMS • SUDDEN INTERRUPTION OF DC
POWER SOURCE
CONTINUOUSLY
DURING
• SUDDEN INTERRUPTION OF 120
RECHARGING
VOLT AC POWER SOURCE
BOOST MODE • UNIT IS ON STANBY MODE
NOT WORKING
OR VEHICLE
• BOOST MODE WILL NOT ACTIVATE
STARTING
AFTER CONNECTING TO VEHICLE
FAILED
• BOOST MODE WILL NOT ACTIVATE
AFTER CONNECTING TO VECHICLE
• UNIT IS NOT POWERED
• UNIT IS RECHARGING
• 12 VOLT ACCESSORY DOOR OPEN
• DC PLUG FUSE OPENED
• UNIT IS NOT CHARGED
• VEHICLE'S BATTERY NEEDS TO BE
REPLACED OR VEHICLE MIGHT
PRESENT OTHER PROBLEMS
• 12 VOLT DC • UNIT DOOR IS CLOSED
ACCESSORY
• UNIT IS NOT CHARGED
OUTLET NOT
WORKING
• EXCESSIVE LOAD CONNECTED TO UNIT
Solution
• REPLACE DC PLUG FUSE. SEE FUSE
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
• BE SURE TO PROPERLY MAKE A GOOD
CONNECTION TO VEHICLE'S ACCESSORY OUTLET
BEFORE RECHARGING UNIT
• HAVE CORD REPLACED AT BLACK & DECKER
SERVICE CENTER OR AUTHORIZED DEALER
• CONNECT 120 VOLT AC WALL CUBE ADAPTER
BARREL CONNECTOR TO UNIT'S RECHARGING PORT
AND THEN TO 120 VOLT AC WALL RECEPTACLE
• 120 VOLT RECEPTACLE CIRCUIT TRIPPED NEEDS
TO BE RESET. IF PROBLEM CONTINUES SERVICING
RECEPTACLE IS ADVISED.
• CLOSE UNIT'S 12 VOLT ACCESSORY OUTLET DOOR
• PRESS RECHARGE BUTTON ONCE AND GREEN LED
WILL BEGIN FLASHING INDICATING CHARGING
PROCESS
• CHECK DC CORD FOR PROPER CONNECTION
• CHECK 120 VOLT AC CORD FOR POWER
• CONNECT UNIT TO VEHICLE AND PRESS BOOST
MODE PUSHBUTTON
• BE SURE TO PROPERLY INSERT PLUG INTO
VEHICLE ACCESSORY OUTLET
• PUT KEY IN VEHICLE IGNITION SWITCH & TURN
TO ACCESSORY MODE (NECESSARY IN SOME
VEHICLES)
• TURN UNIT TO THE ON POSITION AND PRESS
BOOST MODE PUSHBUTTON
•DISCONNECT RECHARGING ADAPTERS
• CLOSE ACCESSORY OUTLET DOOR
• REPLACE DC PLUG FUSE, SEE FUSE
REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
• UNIT NEEDS TO BE FULLY CHARGED FOR
OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE
• SEE A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN
• OPEN 12 VOLT DC ACCESSORY OUTLET DOOR
• RECHARGE UNIT, SEE RECHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
• REDUCE LOAD TO LESS THAN 60 WATTS
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