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The POWV3.5 cables, including those connecting the product to the vehicle’s electrical system must be protected from being damaged or shorted. The POWV3.5 is designed with built-in protection circuitry to protect itself, but it will not prevent possible damage to the vehicle in which it is installed if the power lead from the vehicle’s battery to the POWV3.5 is shorted.
Table of Contents Overview ..............................................4 Features ............................................... 4 Accessories ..............................................5 Controls and Indicators Diagram ........................................ 6 LED Indicators ............................................. 7 LED Indicators Cont............................................. 8 General Installation ............................................ 9 General Installation-Cont......................................... 10 Operation ..............................................11 Operation Cont............................................12 Mobile App Operation ..........................................
Overview The POWV3.5 is an on-board battery backup system to provide emergency jump-start (boost) in the event the vehicle’s battery is too weak to start the vehicle. It is wired in parallel to the vehicle’s starter battery and self-regulates its charge while the engine is running so that it is always ready for use.
Accessories The POWV3.5 is supplied with two vinyl insulated barrel butt connectors to connect the systems power/ground leads to the vehicles electrical system. NOTE: The POWV3.5 has 6 AWG power/ground leads coming from the device. The supplied barrel butt connectors accommodate 4 AWG cable for extension runs to the vehicle’s battery.
3. Go/Status Button This button is used to check status of the POWV3.5 and to initiate jump starting. 4. Status Indicator This indicator provides information on the system status.
LED Indicators The LED indicators provide the following information on the POWV3.5 systems operation. Status Indicator_______________________________________ Solid Green – Indicates POWV3.5 is activated and ready to Slowly flashing Green – Indicates POWV3.5 is awake, provide jump-start. and all conditions are OK for use. Bluetooth function is active.
LED Indicators (cont.) The LED indicators provide the following information on the POWV3.5’ s operation. Temperature Indicator ________________________________ Green – Battery Temp OK Flashing Blue – Battery is cold. Multiple jump-start attempts may be required. Flashing Red – Battery temperature too high to jump-start.
Because the product requires direct connection to the vehicle’s electrical system, it should be installed by a qualified professional installer. Installation of battery backup systems require careful planning and preparation. The POWV3.5 should be installed under a seat or in a trunk in a location where the GO/Status button can be accessed, and the indicator LEDs are visible.
Because high currents will pass from the POWV3.5 when engaged, no fuse should be used in the electrical path. Therefore, it is extremely important that all cable runs between the POWV3.5 and the vehicles battery are secure and free from being compromised.
Connecting with the Mobile App While the unit is awake, the user can connect with the POWV3.5 using the Voxx Power Systems Mobile app by opening the VOXX Power Systems mobile app and selecting the POWV3.5 attached to the user’s vehicle. (See Page 13) Jump-Starting Jump-starting a vehicle is a two-step process after the unit is activated;...
When the pre-charge interval is complete, the status indicator will illuminate steady Green and you will have 30 seconds to attempt to start the vehicle. If no attempt is made, the POWV3.5 will go back to the awake state, ready to be activated again. After completing a successful start, the unit will automatically deactivate.
Once the App has been downloaded to your device, touch the icon to open the App. The App will automatically list available POWV3.5 units and display them on the screen. The POWV3.5 system closest to the mobile device will be listed at the top. Press to select that system. Press the icon for the POWV3.5 to wake the unit.
Mobile App Operation (cont.) Apple App iOS The General procedure on starting the vehicle will be as follows. Due to different scenarios such as weather, outside temperatures, and battery temperatures, the sequence of App events can change. Waking the Unit Ready to Start - Charging Starting...
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Mobile App Operation (cont.) Android App The General procedure on starting the vehicle will be as follows. Due to different scenarios such as weather, outside temperatures, and battery temperatures the sequence of App events can change. Waking the Unit Ready to Start Charging Starting Running...
Make sure unit is awake before attempting to activate it as indicated by the STATUS indicator flashing Green button hold or via mobile app slowly. If unit is not awake, press the GO/STATUS indicator or activate using the Voxx Power Systems mobile application.
General Specifications The following specifications relate to the POWV3.5 POWV3.5 Nominal Voltage 12~14V Peak Current 850Amps Cranking Current 525 Amps Battery Capacity 3500 mAh Jumps Per Charge > 20 (typically) Maximum Recommended Engine Size (gasoline) Maximum Recommended Engine Size (Diesel)
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