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Under these circumstances only AND ONLY having verified the battery on the vehicle has a voltage of 24V, briefly press the manual
override button on the front panel to bypass the safety function. this will manually close and hold closed the circuit until the clamps are
removed from the vehicles battery. If the override switch is accidentally pressed, then breaking the connection to the vehicle's battery by
removing the battery clamp will reset the safety circuit.
WARNING! DO NOT ACTIVATE THE OVERRIDE IF THE ROADSTART IS SWITCHED TO 24V AND THE VEHICLE'S BATTERY CIRCUIT
IS 12V
If the vehicle's battery is below 0.7V then the circuit cannot be closed – even using the override. In this case, recharge the vehicle's battery
using conventional means.
4.2
Boosting/Re-Charge vehicle battery
WARNING! do not allow the red and black battery clamps to touch each other. ensure that the correct clamps are placed on the correct
battery terminals.
4.2.1
site roadstart on level surface.
4.2.2
ensure power switch is in the off position.
4.2.3
connect red positive clamp (+) to the positive (+) battery terminal on the vehicle and BlAcK negative (-) clamp to a good earth on
the vehicle bodywork. only connect BlAcK negative (-) clamp directly to battery negative (-) terminal if no other alternative is
available.
4.2.4
Allow the vehicle battery to charge for thirty minutes.
4.2.5
turn off the roadstart, remove the battery clips (negative(-) first) and start the vehicle.
4.3
12V System only
4.3.1
It is possible to recharge the vehicle battery using the roadstart's own in-car charger cable.
4.3.2
site roadstart on level surface.
4.3.3
ensure power switch is in the off position.
4.3.4
Plug one end of the charging lead into the roadstart unit. Plug the other end into the vehicle's 12V accessory socket. note: some
vehicle ignition systems must be turned to "Accessory" to activate the accessory socket.
4.3.5
Allow the vehicle battery to charge for thirty minutes.
4.3.6
turn off the roadstart, remove the charging lead and start the vehicle.
IMPORTANT! It is not possible to charge 24V battery systems using the in-car adaptor lead. The accessory socket on the front of the
unit is rated at 12V only.
IMPORTANT! If the voltage in the vehicles battery is between 0.7V and 16V when boosting a 24V system, press the relay switch (fig.1.17) or
the roadstart will not charge the battery.
If the voltage is below 0.7V it is not possible to deliver any charge to the battery. charge the battery using conventional means.
4.4
Emergency Jump Starter
IMPORTANT: do not use the roadstart to jump start an vehicle if only the amber Battery Power level light is illuminated. this denotes the
internal voltage is less than 7V. Permanent damage to the roadstart's internal batteries will be made if you attempt to jump start a
vehicle with only the amber Battery Power level light Illuminated.
WARNING! do not allow the red and black clamps to touch each other. ensure that the correct clamps are placed on the correct battery
terminals.
NOTE:
If the clamps are connected incorrectly to vehicle's battery, the roadstart will not operate, the charging led's will flash and the
roadstart will buzz. see section 4.1
NOTE:
for optimum performance, the unit should not be stored below 10°c when using the unit as a jump starter.
4.4.1
turn off the vehicle ignition.
4.4.2
site roadstart on level surface.
4.4.3
ensure power switch is in the off position.
4.4.4
Attach the red (positive +) clamp to the positive terminal of the battery.
NOTE:
on vehicles with multiple batteries, ensure the battery to which you are connecting the roadstart is the battery which provides power
to the starting system and is not an auxiliary power battery.
4.4.5
Attach the BlAcK (negative -) clamp to the vehicle chassis. only connect BlAcK negative (-) clamp directly to battery negative (-)
terminal if no other alternative is available.
4.4.6
turn the roadstart power control to 12V or 24V depending on the battery circuit voltage of the vehicle you are jump starting.
NOTE:
IN the case of incorrect connection, the unit will emit a buzzing sound and the LED's on the Battery Power Level will flash –
Check connection to vehicle, Roadstart power switch position and vehicle's battery voltage. Refer to the table in 4.1 for
safety circuit characteristics and reconnect/configure as appropriate.
IMPORTANT! If the voltage in the vehicles battery is between 0.7V and 16V when jump starting a 24V system, press the relay switch (fig.1.17)
or the roadstart will not operate.
If the voltage is below 0.7V it is not possible to deliver any power to the battery. charge the battery using conventional means.
ensure that all cables are clear of moving belts and rotating fans.Maintain a safe distance from the battery whilst jump starting.
4.4.7
turn 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.
4.4.8
When the vehicle has started, disconnect the BlAcK (negative -) clamp first from the vehicle chassis.
4.4.9
remove the red (positive +) clamp from the battery terminal.
4.4.10
return the clamps to the designated holsters.
4.5
Alternative Vehicle Power Supply
When a vehicle battery is disconnected, the memory systems in radios, electronic ignition systems and alarms are frequently lost.
When replacing a battery the roadstart unit can be used as an alternative power supply by connecting the unit's in-car power
adaptor dc adaptor lead from the 12V socket on the front of the unit into the vehicle's accessory socket.
this will prevent loss of memory.
NOTE:
some vehicle ignition systems must be turned to "Accessory" to activate the accessory socket.
WARNING! do not attempt to start the vehicle when using the roadstart in this way.
WARNING! the vehicle's positive battery cable will be live and Must be insulated (e.g. in a heavy duty plastic bag) to prevent it creating a
short circuit on the vehicle's chassis.
NOTE:
the roadstart is only suitable for supporting a 12V circuit in this way.
Original Language Version
rs105.V3
Issue: 2 - 09/01/12
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