Jump Starting - Projecta IS2000 Instruction Manual

JUMPSTARTER INSTRUCTIONS
Notes: • Instructions for negatively earthed vehicles only (most vehicles after 1970 are
negatively earthed).
• Before jump starting a vehicle, it is recommended to ensure the jump starter
is fully charged.

JUMP STARTING

Step Instruction
1 The IS2000 jump starter should be charged for around 8 hours prior to first
use and as soon as possible after each use.
2 If the IS2000 jump starter has been fully charged, step 3 can be skipped.
3 Before connecting the IS2000 jump starter to a battery/vehicle, check the
IS2000 jump starter battery status by pressing the
If the IS2000 starts up and shows the welcome screen momentarily following
with "Connect clamps" screen, you can proceed to next step.
The small battery icon should be in green or at least yellow.
4 Before connecting the IS2000 clamps to the vehicle, turn the vehicle's
ignition to OFF.
5 Connect the red positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle
battery, then connect the black negative (-) clamp to the negative (-) terminal
of the battery or a non-moving metal part of the engine block.
Make sure to connect clamps firmly to battery posts to maximise jump start
current and the battery posts are clean from grease and dust build-up.
DO NOT CONNECT TO FUEL LINE. Always double check you have proper
connections.
6 The IS2000 automatically detects the vehicle battery voltage and selects the
required voltage source.
Note:
• Given the correct clamp voltage, the user can manually select the operating
voltage by pushing and holding for 3 seconds
manual selection of the voltage, the
pressed again for confirmation, then the jump start can commence.
7 Turn the vehicle's ignition to ON and start the vehicle.
8 After the engine has started, leave the clamps connected for a minimum of 40
seconds to allow the IS2000 RRT to charge the unit. Once the IS2000 is fully
charged, the RRT will shut off to avoid overcharging.
Note:
• The IS2000 will not switch OFF as long the clamps are connected to the
vehicle battery.
• RRT (Rapid Recharge Technology) may take more than 40 seconds
depending how depleted the jump starter battery is.
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To turn off the IS2000, press the power button
10a To disconnect the IS2000 from the battery/vehicle, disconnect the black
negative (-) clamp from the negative battery pole of the battery. Disconnect the
red positive (+) clamp from the positive battery pole of the battery.
10b If clamps are left connected after vehicle has been jump started for an
extended period, the IS2000 will ask user to disconnect clamps.
button.
or button. Upon
button will flash and needs to be
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