Jump Starting - Projecta IS1400 Manual

JUMP STARTER 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 IS1400 jump starter should be charged for around 5 hours prior to first
use and as soon as possible after each use.
2 If the IS1400 jump starter has been fully charged, step 3 can be skipped.
3 Before connecting the IS1400 jump starter to a battery/vehicle, check the IS1400
jump starter battery status by pressing the
If the IS1400 starts up and shows the welcome screen (1 second) 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 IS1400 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.
6a
Once the IS1400 has detected the vehicle battery voltage, press the
engage the jump start function.
6b The IS1400 is then ready for jump start.
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 IS1400 RRT to charge the unit.
NOTE
The IS1400 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.
9 To turn off the IS1400, press the power button.
10a To disconnect the IS1400 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 IS1400 will ask user to disconnect clamps.
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