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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q.
Can the IS1400 jump start vehicles at below 0°C?
A.
If the IS1400 operates at temperatures below 0°C, its jump start rated performance
will be reduced but it will start vehicles with lower clamp output requirements.
TIP Turn on the flood lights to warm up the jump starter at the expense of battery
charge.
Q.
Why didn't my IS1400 start my vehicle?
A.
There could be a number of reasons why the IS1400 did not start your vehicle.
Check the following:
•
Ensure you have firm clamp connection to battery posts and the battery posts
are clean from grease and dust build-up.
•
Ensure the IS1400 is fully charged. Press the POWER (
the battery state of charge.
•
Ensure you have followed the correct operating procedure. Refer to page 7
(JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS)
•
Ensure the vehicle operates at 12V DC.
•
If the ambient temperature is low (<15˚C), the jump starting performance
will be reduced. Repeat the jump start routine 1–3 times as the battery
performance will improve with each concurrent jump start.
•
Ensure the vehicle being jump started does not require a clamp output of
greater than 500A.
Q.
What is Peak Amps?
A.
Peak amps is the maximum current the battery in the IS1400 can produce.
Q.
What is Clamp Power?
A.
Clamp power is the maximum current available at the IS1400 clamps.
) button to check
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