INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this CLARKE Jump-start. The JS1224Li is a rechargable power pack which can be used to start a car in the event of a flat battery. The unit can also be used to power electrical appliances via a cigarette lighter type socket using the adaptor supplied. The unit also incorporates a built-in lamp and may be used as a stand alone light source.
5. Do not operate the jump-start if any of the cables are damaged. Consult your Clarke dealer for repair or replacement. 6. Do not operate the jump-start if the case is damaged. Consult your Clarke dealer or a qualified person for inspection and repair.
18. If acid comes into contact with the eyes, flush the eyes with clean water continuously and seek medical help. WARNING: ALL LEAD ACID BATTERIES IN VEHICLES GENERATE HYDROGEN GAS DURING NORMAL OPERATION. OVERCHARGING A BATTERY CAN PRODUCE HYDROGEN SULFIDE GAS WHICH IS POISONOUS TO BREATHE. ALWAYS CHARGE CAR BATTERIES IN A WELL VENTILATED SPACE.
COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION 1 12V DC Outlet Port LED Light 2 Voltage Selector Buttons Positive Battery Connecting Lead 3 USB Outlet Ports Charger Input Socket 4 Override Button Negative Battery Connection Lead 5 Power Button Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
CHARGING SYSTEMS CHECKING THE BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL 1. Press the Power button. • The digital display will show the battery’s percent of charge and “USB 12V ON”. • If the charge is below 20%, the display will show “LOW BATTERY- RECHARGE NOW”.
USING THE MAINS CHARGER 1. Plug the charger into a mains power outlet. 2. Insert the charging connector into the Charging Input socket on the jump starter control panel. • The digital display will show “CHARGING BATTERY” and a reading of the battery's percent of charge will be displayed.
3. Plug the appliance into the 12V auxillary outlet socket. 4. Turn on the appliance. 5. When finished, turn off and unplug the appliance. 6. Recharge the jump starter. USING THE LED WORK LIGHT 1. Press and hold the Power button about 2 seconds to turn the light •...
JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE (12V OR 24V) WARNING: FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW AND THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 3/4, MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY, DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE, OR THE POSSIBILITY OF A BATTERY EXPLOSION. NEVER ATTEMPT JUMP STARTING WITH DAMAGED CABLES. CAUTION: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE VEHICLE'S ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, DO NOT USE THE JUMP STARTER ON A VEHICLE THAT HAS NO BATTERY INSTALLED.
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9. Connect the black negative (-) clamp to the negative (-) battery terminal or to a suitable earthing point on the vehicle chassis ensuring the connections are firm and secure. 10. When the correct connection has been made, the screen will show either “12V JUMP START READY'”...
ALARMS If the clamps are wrongly connected to the battery, the screen will show “WARNING - CLAMPS REVERSED”check all the connections immediately. The polarity is reversed so you need to disconnect the unit and reverse the clamps. Turn the unit back on and resume operation.
Unit protection has been tripped Low battery. Recharge the jumpstarter. If these remedies are unsuccessful, consult your Clarke dealer. Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com...
Always turn the jump-start OFF during storage and store in an upright position, away from direct sunlight, moisture or sources of extreme heat or cold. NEVER attempt any repair unless your are a qualified technician. Your Clarke jump-start has been designed to give long and trouble free service. If, however, having followed the instructions in this booklet carefully, you encounter problems, take the unit to your local Clarke dealer.
SPARE PARTS Spare parts are available as follows Lithium Ion Battery Pack USB 3-way Adaptor Lead 230 Volt Charger/Lead Lamp Lens Lamp Bezel Positive Battery Connection Lead Negative Battery Connection Lead Positive (red) Clamp Negative (black) Clamp Printed Circuit Board Socket Cover Parts &...
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