FEATURES
1. Provides plenty of power for starting vehicles. More than enough to
start most cars. May also be used in DEEP CYCLE applications.
2. The KWIKSTART will power most 12 VDC accessories equipped
with a male cigar lighter plug. The DC outlet has automatic overload
protection.
3. Test switch and LED lights. State of the art circuit.
INFORMATION TO USER
Changes or modifications to the KWIKSTART, by the user, that are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for radio frequency
emission levels from the KWIKSTART, could cause an undesireable
amount of radio frequency energy to be emitted. Such action could
void the user's authority to use the KWIKSTART.
SAFETY FEATURES
1. Safety storage holsters prevent accidental sparking of clamps.
2. Cable grooves lock the cables for clean storage. (No unsightly
dangling wires)
3. The KWIKSTART contains the latest technology with its 12 volt
sealed non-spillable battery. The KWIKSTART may be stored in
any position.
RECHARGING PROCEDURES
When new, your KWIKSTART should be charged for a minimum of 30
hours, unless all the power level lights and the charged light come on
when the test button is pressed.
Figure 2. Test Button, Charging, Power Level and Charged LED's
NOTE: There are two ways to recharge the KWIKSTART. The first
method is automatic charging with the provided wall charger
(preferred). The second is through the DC power jack through
the power extension cord. The second method is not
automatic and requires watching because the KWIKSTART
could be damaged due to overcharging.
1. With the Wall Charger. The KWIKSTART is automatically charged
using the wall charger. A CHARGING JACK (may be found in the
rear or on a side of your KWIKSTART) is connected through a smart
circuit board to the KWIKSTART making recharging automatic.
Recharging takes approximately 4 to 6 hours for each light that does
not come on when the test button is pressed. Overcharging is not a
problem when using the wall charger and the KWIKSTART can be
left connected to the wall charger indefinitely.
a. Insert the wall charger plug (see figure 1) into the CHARGING
JACK (mounted in the rear or on one side of the KWIKSTART).
b. Connect the wall charger AC/DC ADAPTOR to the AC outlet (the
yellow CHARGING light will light).
c. Allow the KWIKSTART to charge until the CHARGED light comes
on (you can monitor the progress by checking the red POWER
LEVEL lights – when all three POWER LEVEL lights are lit the
CHARGED light should come on).
d. Once the CHARGED light comes on, charge another three to six
hours, (three hours is acceptable but to ensure maximum output
capability, six hours is preferred).
e. If you are not going to need the KWIKSTART right away you may
leave the wall charger connected to the KWIKSTART. We
recommend that the wall charger remain connected to the
KWIKSTART whenever the KWIKSTART is not in use.
2. WITH THE OPTIONAL EXTENSION CORD. Plug one end of the
power extension cord into the KWIKSTART power receptacle and
the other end into a vehicle's lighter outlet (vehicle's engine should
be running first). Push the test button once every hour to check the
power level. When all lights including the charged light come on
then charge the KWIKSTART for another 1 to 2 hours to insure a
complete recharge. DO NOT OVERCHARGE! This is not an
automatic method of charging the KWIKSTART. You must
frequently monitor the charging process (POWER LEVEL indicators
by pressing the TEST button) to ensure the KWIKSTART is not
overcharged. Overcharging will damage your KWIKSTART.
Note: Test button needs to be pressed to check power level and
charged light.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
USED AS A BATTERY CHARGER
The KWIKSTART is intended, primarily, to be used to start or restart a
vehicle when the battery in the vehicle has become run down to the
point that it will not start the vehicle without assistance. However, the
KWIKSTART can also be used to restore some charge to the vehicle
battery.
1. Plug the power extension cord from the KWIKSTART into the
vehicle's cigar lighter outlet for 30 minutes.
NOTE: Some vehicle's ignition keys must be turned to accessory to
activate the cigar light socket.
2. Remove the power extension cord and start the car.
NOTE: A defective battery may refuse to accept a charge from the
KWIKSTART.
USED AS AN EMERGENCY JUMP STARTER
NOTE: For optimum performance, do not store below 50°F when using
as a jump starter.
1. Turn ignition off before making cable connections.
2. Use in a well ventilated area.
3. SHIELD EYES.
4. Clamp the positive (red +) clamp to the positive terminal on the
weak battery (for negative ground system).
5. Clamp the negative (black -) clamp to the vehicle frame (ground).
Make sure the cables are not in the path of moving belts or fan.
6. Stay clear of batteries while jump starting.
7. Start the vehicle (turn on the vehicle ignition).
NOTE: If the vehicle does not start within 6 seconds, let the
KWIKSTART internal battery cool for 3 minutes before
attempting to start the vehicle again or damage to the
KWIKSTART may occur.
8. When the vehicle is started, disconnect the negative (-) battery
clamp from the vehicle frame.
9. Disconnect the positive (+) clamp.
10. Store the clamps in the holsters.
USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE POWER SUPPLY FOR
VEHICLES
The KWIKSTART is an essential tool for all who replace automobile
batteries. Most vehicles have some type of electronic component with
memory, such as alarm systems, computers, radios, phones, etc...
and when the vehicle's battery is replaced, memory is lost. However, if
the if the power extension cord is plug from the KWIKSTART to the
cigar lighter outlet on the vehicle, the memories can be saved.
MULTI PURPOSE POWER SUPPLY
The KWIKSTART is also a portable power supply for all 12 VDC
accessories equipped with a male cigar lighter plug. The DC outlet
has automatic overload protection.
When the KWIKSTART is used with an inverter, it can operate
appliances normally powered by 120 VAC or 220 VAC in Europe.
Recommended inverter for the KWIKSTART is 300 watts maximum.
For more information contact your nearest KWIKSTART dealer.
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