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JUMP STARTER OPERATOR’S MANUAL RA1900 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the RA1700 jump start. Read through this owner’s manual carefully before using your new jump start. Pay close attention to all safety instructions, warning and caution sections. Use your jump start...
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3. The jump start described in this manual is suitable for portable power source or off-road side battery emergency rescues. Ratings are described as below, RA1900: 12V DC power source. 450 amps cranking power, 1900 Amps @ 12 volt. CAUTION: 1.
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8. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current strong enough to weld metal to skin. Remove all jewellery and personal metal items when working with a lead-acid battery. 9. Do not use the portable power source to charge dry-cell batteries. These batteries may burst and cause injury and damage to persons or property.
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Important Note: Unauthorised modifications to the portable power source, not expressly approved by the party responsible for radio frequency emission levels from the portable power source, may cause an increased amount of radio frequency energy to be emitted. Such a modification could void the customer’s authority to use the portable power source.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USE AS A BATTERY CHARGER The portable power source can be used to restore a limited charge to the vehcile battery. 1. Using the DC extension cord included with the portable power source, plug one end into the portable power source. Plug the other end into the vehcile cigarette outlet.
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220 Vac. A 300 Watt maximum inverter is recommended. ANTIZAP® PROTECTION The RA1900 has built in Antizap® Surge Protection, which will protect against surge and spikes. When the clamps are connected, the Antizap Protected Safety LED indicator should light up, indicating that the entire circuit is now protected.
TROUBLESHOOTING Charger works well but there is no a) Possible defective battery or faulty volt charge on the volt meter when breaker. Try using a deice (light, TV, the Switching Power Charger is etc) with a DC plug on it to see if it connected to the Portable Power works.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: How many jump starts can I expect from a fully charged unit before needing to be recharged? A: Depending on the engine type and size, condition of battery and temperature, the portable power source can be used 30 times before recharging.
4. Lift the battery out of the front of the enclosure. LIMITED WARRANTY The Matson Group Pty Ltd warrant the product for one year from the date of original retail purchase, for faults arising from defective workmanship or materials that may develop under normal working conditions and proper use.
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Goods will not be accepted for credit or warranty after 12 months from the date of the original invoice. Matson reserves the right to refuse credit for any goods returned in a condition unfit for repair/replacement.
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