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Fig. 6.
4. OPERATiOn
4.1
Battery Charging
nOTE: Some vehicle ignition systems must be turned to "Accessory" to activate the cigarette lighter socket. A defective battery may not
accept a charge from the portable power source.
4.1.1
Plug one end of the charging lead into the RoadStart unit.
4.1.2
Plug the other end into the vehicle cigarette lighter socket.
4.1.3
Allow the battery to charge for thirty minutes.
4.1.4
Remove the power extension lead and start the vehicle.
4.2
Emergency Jump Starter
IMPORTANT: The unit will only jump start a battery if the battery voltage is greater than 7V. If the battery is delivering less than 7V, refer to
Section 4.1 and follow the instructions to recharge the battery.
nOTE: For optimum performance, the unit should not be stored below 10°C when using the unit as a jump starter.
4.2.1
Turn off the vehicle ignition.
4.2.2
Attach the RED (positive +) clamp to the positive terminal of the battery.
4.2.3
Attach the BLACK (negative -) clamp to the vehicle chassis.
4.2.4
Ensure that all cables are clear of moving belts and rotating fans.
4.2.5
Maintain a safe distance from the battery whilst jump starting.
4.2.6
Turn on the ignition to start the vehicle.
nOTE: If the vehicle does not start after 6 seconds, allow the RoadStart unit to cool for 3 minutes, before attempting to jump start the vehicle
again. If this is not done, the unit could sustain damage.
4.2.7
When the vehicle has started, disconnect the BLACK (negative -) clamp from the vehicle chassis.
4.2.8
Remove the RED (positive +) clamp from the battery terminal.
4.2.9
Return the clamps to the side storage pockets.
4.3
Alternative Vehicle Power Supply
4.3.1
When a vehicle battery is disconnected, the memory systems in radios, electronic ignition systems and alarms are frequently lost.
4.3.2
When replacing a battery the RoadStart unit can be used as an alternative power supply by connecting the unit dc extension lead into
the
cigarette lighter socket.
4.3.3
This will prevent loss of memory in the systems outlined in Paragraph 4.3.1.
WARninG! The positive battery cable will be live and MUST be insulated (e.g. in a plastic bag).
4.4
Multipurpose Power Supply
4.4.1
The RoadStart unit can be used as a multipurpose power supply to power up any equipment with a built-in 12Vdc male adaptor.
4.4.2
The dc outlet on the roadstart unit is equipped with overload protection.
4.4.3
Used with an inverter, the RoadStart unit can operate equipment usually powered by either 110VAC or 230VAC.
nOTE: The inverter power draw must not exceed 300 Watts.
4.5
RoadStart Battery Test
4.5.1
Fully charge the roadstart unit battery so that all RED LEDs light.
4.5.2
Connect a 100A battery load tester across the RoadStart unit battery.
4.5.3
The load tester voltmeter should read 9V or higher for a period of 6 seconds.
4.5.4
Disconnect the battery load tester.
5. BATTERY REMOVAL AnD DiSPOSAL
5.1
Removal
nOTE: The RoadStart battery is a sealed, lead-acid type. By law, it must be removed and recycled, or disposed of properly, according to
national and/or local regulations.
5.1.1
Place the RoadStart unit front side down.
5.1.2
Remove the 4 screws and lift off the back half of the unit enclosure.
5.1.3
Disconnect the wires from the two battery terminals, taking care to avoid accidental arcing of the terminals.
5.1.4
Lift the batteries out of the front half of the enclosures.
5.2
Disposal
5.2.1
Take the battery to a recycling centre that handles sealed, lead-acid batteries.
5.2.2
If there is no recycling centre in the area, contact the local environmental agency for disposal instructions.
Fig. 5.
Fig. 4.
RS103, RS104, RS105
Issue No: 2 - 24/10/08
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