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4.1.
REVERSE POLARITY ALARM
4.1.1.
Will emit a sound and light when it detects a reverse polarity. It can only work with the ON/OFF switch turned off.
4.1.2.
Always have the Roadstart turned OFF or disconnected before use.
4.1.3.
Then connect the clamps to the vehicle's terminals or battery and at this moment the alarm will emit a noise and light if it detects a
reverse polarity connection. If the clamps are properly connected, nothing will happen.
4.1.4.
Then turn your unit ON, and select the proper voltage (12 or 24V), before jump starting your vehicle.
4.2.
Always have your device turned OFF when not in use or when connecting your clamps to your vehicle or battery. Only turn it ON after
you made sure the clamps are properly connected to the vehicle. Once the vehicle has started please remove the Negative clamp
first, then turn your ON/OFF switch OFF and then remove the positive clamp.
4.3.
VOLTMETER
4.3.1.
Will indicate the voltage of the Roadstart. Turn switch to 12V or 24V press test button fig1.3.
4.3.2.
If your Roadstart is below 12.7V, you need to recharge it.
4.3.3.
When you leave your Roadstart connected on the vehicle for 10 seconds maximum, the voltmeter should read the voltage output
of the alternator, which will let you know if the alternator is working properly or not. (A working alternator has an output of
approximately 14V).
4.4.
CHARGING OUTPUT SOCKET
Refer to section 8
4.5.
ON/OFF 12/24V SWITCH
4.5.1.
Switch in the centre (position OFF).
4.5.2.
Select the proper voltage, refer to the battery of the vehicle (by reading the user manual of the vehicle itself). Once you have made
sure of the voltage, either turn the switch to 12V or 24V.
4.5.3.
It is important to select the correct voltage to avoid damaging the vehicle, or Roadstart and to avoid any explosion due to over charge.
4.5.4.
Before turning the Roadstart ON, make sure that the clamps are properly connected and that there is no reverse polarity. Then turn the
Roadstart ON to jump start the vehicle. Once the vehicle has started, please remove first the negative clamp, turn the Roadstart OFF
and then remove the positive clamp.
5. OPERATION
5.1.
Turn OFF the air conditioning, the radio and the lights before jump starting.
5.2.
Always wear safety equipment before trying to jump start your vehicle. Make sure the area is well ventilated and that the terminals are
clean.
5.3.
Make sure that your unit is fully charged before attempting to jump start.
5.4.
Make sure the On/off switch is off.
5.5.
Make sure that the cables are not in the path of moving parts in the vehicle's engine bay.
5.6.
The battery terminal not connected to the frame should be connected first. The other terminal should be connected to the frame, far
from the battery and the fuel line.
5.7.
After starting, remove the frame connection first, then the connection from the battery in the same order.
5.8.
JUMP STARTING
5.8.1.
Connect the positive (red) clamp to the positive terminal.
5.8.2.
Connect the negative (black) clamp to the frame of the vehicle (earth/ground).
5.8.3.
Choose the voltage with the voltage selector switch.
5.8.4.
Turn On/Off switch to the ON position.
5.8.5.
Then start your engine and stay clear of the battery and the Start Roadstart while jump-starting. Make sure that it cannot fall inside the
engine compartment.
5.8.6.
Once started, first disconnect the black (negative) clamp, then turn the On/Off switch on OFF.
5.8.7.
Then disconnect the red (positive) clamp.
5.8.8.
Store both clamps immediately in their respective positions on the Roadstart's casing.
5.8.9.
Recharge the Jump Starter with the supplied automatic charger.
Important: Should the vehicle refuse to start within 10 seconds, have the Start Roadstart cool down for 3 minutes before the next
attempt. If it still doesn't start, have your car battery or engine checked. It may be that the car battery is defective as well and refuses
to accept the current from the Jump Starter.
5.9.
This Start Roadstart can also be used as a source of power. For example, you can use a 12V OBD Memory Saver cable or 12V LED
lights which can be connected to the input/output socket of the Roadstart.
5.10.
Always recharge the Start Roadstart after use.
6. MAINTENANCE
6.1.
No special maintenance is needed on any of the Start Roadstarts. The most important is to always make sure that your Battery Start
Roadstart or Hybrid Start Roadstart is always fully charged. Keeping your unit discharged would damage it and void the warranty.
6.2.
Only use the supplied battery charger to recharge it.
6.3.
Do not try to open the unit yourself. Have an authorized agent do it for you.
6.4.
Keeping your unit clean and stored at room temperature. Extreme temperatures will damage the batteries.
6.5.
When not in use for an extended period of time, always make sure it is fully charged (at least once a month.)
7. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Roadstart doesn't have power at the clamps.
A. Check the On/Off switch, the 12/24V connector or that the Safety Fuse has not blown, fig.1.8.
Check that the clamps are connected properly.
Q. The Roadstart is not taking the charge.
A. Please check the fuse inside the charger. Please also check that the charger is working by checking its voltage output on the
clamps with a voltmeter.
© Jack Sealey Limited
Original Language Version
PRS6400 Issue:1
23/01/23
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