Sealey ROADSTART RS105B.V2 Manual page 3

4.1. JUMP STARTING
NOTE: Before first use, charge unit for an initial 72 hour period in a well ventilated area.
Suitable for use on any type of 6 cell Lead Acid Battery.
DO NOT use for nonrechargable batteries.
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4.1.1. Ensure both the ignition of vehicle to be started and the Roadstart main power switch is switched
made to the battery.
4.1.2. First connect the RED (+) alligator clamp of the Roadstart to the RED (+) positive battery terminal of the
4.1.3. Connect the BLACK(-) alligator clamp of the Roadstart to a non-moving metal part of the engine or chassis (avoid connecting to fuel
lines).
4.1.4. Switch the Roadstart main switch to ON position – either 12V or 24V selection depending on vehicle system required.
4.1.5. Once Roadstart main power switch is ON (12V or 24V setting), leave for approximately 30 seconds.
4.1.6. With the Roadstart still connected and switched on, turn the vehicle ignition and crank the engine.
DO NOT crank the engine for any more than 5 seconds at a time.
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4.1.7. If the engine fails to start, wait for at least 2 minutes before trying again to avoid overloading the unit.
4.1.8. Once the engine is running, switch the Roadstart power switch to the OFF position. Disconnect the BLACK(-) Negative clamp from the
vehicle first, and return the cable to its storage position on the Roadstart unit.
4.1.9. Disconnect the RED (+) Positive clamp last, and return the cable to its storage position on the
connect the Roadstart to the supplied 230V AC Charger and recharge the unit to maintain battery life.
4.2. LED MULTI-FUCTION DISPLAY fig.1/fig.3.
The LED Battery display on the front panel shows several important pieces of information.
4.2.1. With Roadstart main switch in ON position (12V or 24V setting), pressing display button will show Internal Battery capacity. Use this
to check if recharging is required. When charging the unit, turn the main switch to 12V position ONLY for correct charging. If the main
switch is turned to 24V or to the off position to charge the internal battery, the red LED will flash and a continuous audible tone will be
heard.
4.2.2. Solid red led indicator light on the mains charger, when recharging is underway (to see battery bars press display button -
will go out after a few seconds but red LED light on mains charger, will stay lit).
4.2.3. Green indicator light on the mains charger, signifies fully charged. (A press of the display button will also illuminate the battery bar
display.)
4.2.4. Low Voltage alert – When the main Roadstart switch is in the on position (either 12V or 24V setting), the red LED indicator at the
top of the battery display will be flashing every 25 seconds and a single beep will be heard every 25 seconds, informing the
user that recharging is required. This will occur at approximately 60% remaining charge.
4.2.5. When the unit is outputting big current for a long time, the temperature protection will cut output for a while, the red LED indicator at the
top of the battery will flash, until the temperature cools down. Once it is at a sufficiently low temperature, it will restore output.
4.3. BATTERY CAPACITY INDICATING BAR
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4.4. OPERATION AS A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
4.4.1. 12V ACCESSORY SOCKETS:
This unit is fitted with 2 x 12V power accessory sockets. To use these output sockets, plug in your device and power will output as
soon as a connection is made. These sockets combined are rated at 15 Amps. Please do not exceed these rated limits to
prevent overloading the internal circuitry. Ensure the rubber dust covers are placed over the sockets when not in use to prevent dust or
moisture from entering the socket.
4.5. LED EMERGENCY LIGHT
Depress the light switch once to turn the light on. Depress the switch again to turn the light off.
4.6. RECHARGING THE ROADSTART UNIT
4.6.1. When charging, the battery must be placed in a well-ventilated area.
WARNING!: For the purposes of recharging the battery, only use the detachable supply unit provided with this appliance.
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4.6.2. For maximum battery life it is recommended that this unit be kept fully charged at all times. Use only the supplied charger, as it is
automatic and does not require monitoring of the charging process. Failure to do so could damage the unit, and will invalidate the
warranty.
4.6.3. When charging turn the power switch to 12V. If the power switch is on, off or 24V the unit will not charge and will start beeping as a
warning.
4.7. TO PROLONG BATTERY LIFE:
4.7.1. Recharge the unit every 3 months even if it isn't used.
4.7.2. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after use.
4.7.3. Avoid storage in extreme temperatures where possible (above 50 degrees Celsius and below 0 degrees Celsius).
4.7.4. Never store the unit in a discharged state.
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RS105B.V2 Issue 3 01/03/24