Operating Instructions - Matco Tools PS2222JS Owner's Manual

Maintain Mode (Float Mode Monitoring)
When the internal battery is fully charged
and the jump starter display shows "100",
the charger has started maintain mode. In
this mode, the charger keeps the battery
fully charged by delivering a small current
when necessary. If the charger has to
provide its maximum maintain current for
a continuous 12 hour period, it will go into
abort mode (see Aborted Charge). This
is usually an indication of a bad battery;
have the jump starter checked.
5.4 Charging the Internal Battery
While Driving
You may also charge the internal battery
while driving, using a male-to-male
charger cable (not included).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE THE
INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN
30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.

6. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

6.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter
without a battery installed in the vehicle will
damage the vehicle's electrical system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter
while charging its internal battery.
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before
making cable connections.
2. Make sure the rotary switch on the
front of the jump starter is in the OFF
position. Connect the jump starter to
the battery, following the precautions
listed in section 3.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
If you have connected the clips backward,
an audio alarm will sound. DO NOT turn
the rotary switch to the 12V (12V or
24V for model PS4444JS) position.
This could cause serious damage to the
jump starter or the vehicle. Reverse the
connections and the audio alarm will stop.
3. If no audio alarm sounds, turn the
rotary switch to the 12V position (12V
or 24V position for model PS4444JS).
The clips are now powered.
4. Crank the engine. If the engine does not
start within 3-8 seconds, stop cranking
and wait at least 1 minute before
attempting to start the vehicle again.
(This permits the battery to cool down.)
5. After the engine starts, turn the rotary
switch to the OFF position. Disconnect
the black clip (-), then the red clip (+) in
that order, and clip them back onto the
jump starter storage holders.
6. Recharge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable
into the 12V DC power outlet.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle's accessory
outlet (lighter socket).
NOTE: Using this method to charge the
battery overrides the maintain mode and
the battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the Percentage of Charge
button on the front of the unit. Do not
leave the battery unattended or it could
explode, causing property damage and
personal injury. When the battery is
fully charged, disconnect the accessory
cable from the jump starter, and then
from the lighter socket of the vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger
cable when the engine is not running.
NOTE: If the cables are connected to a
24 volt system when the switch is in the
12 volt position, the audio alarm will
sound continuously. TURN OFF the jump
starter immediately or internal battery
damage could occur.
NOTE: If the switch is in the 12V or 24V
position or the jump starter is connected to
a battery for more than five minutes, four
beeps will sound. This is a reminder to turn
the jump starter off and/or disconnect it
from the vehicle's battery when not in use.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the
clips to touch together or to contact the
same piece of metal. Never attempt to
jump start a frozen battery.
6.2 Powering A 12V DC Device:
The jump starter is a power source for all
12V DC accessories that are equipped
with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for
power outages and fishing or camping
trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the
following chart.
1. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting a 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC socket.
2. Ensure the battery clips are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the 12V DC
power outlet on the front of the jump
starter.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the 12V
DC power outlet, and turn on the 12V
DC device (if required).
5. If the 12V DC device draws more than
15A or has a short circuit, the internal
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