9.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
9.1.
Cleaning and user maintenance should not be done by children without supervision.
9.2.
Unplug the charger from the booster before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
9.3.
Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clamps, cords
and the booster case. Do not use cleaning fluids.
9.4.
Ensure that all of the booster components are in place and in good working condition.
9.5.
All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
9.6.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons, in order to avoid a hazard.
10. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
10.1.
Store the booster in an upright position, inside, in a cool, dry place.
10.2.
Always make sure the booster is fully charged before storing. When not in use, it is highly recom-
mended to leave the booster on charge.
Do not use and/or store the booster in or on any area or surface where damage could
IMPORTANT
occur if the internal battery should unexpectedly leak acid.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The booster won't jump
start my car.
The booster won't power
my 12V device.
The battery in the booster
won't hold a charge.
Booster 12V Premium (Model 338993) and Booster 12/24V Uni (Model 406736)
PROBLEM
The green POWER LED
does not light when
charger is properly
connected.
The red BAD
BATTERY LED is lit
and yellow/orange
CHARGING LED is
flashing rapidly.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making
a good connection to the
battery.
The booster battery is not
charged.
The vehicle's battery is
defective.
The fuse has blown.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The booster battery is not
charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
AC outlet is dead.
Poor electrical connection.
The battery voltage is still under
10V after 2 hours of charging.
(or)
In maintain mode, the output
current is more than 1.5A for 12
hours.
Desulfation was unsuccessful.
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REASON/SOLUTION
Check for poor connection to battery and
frame. Make sure connection points are
clean. Rock clamps back and forth for a
better connection.
Check the battery charge status by pressing
the button on the front of the booster. See
LED Indicators section of this manual.
Have the battery checked.
Replace the power fuse (See section 8).
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status by pressing
the button on the front of the booster. See
LED Indicators section of this manual.
Disconnect the 12V device. The internal
breaker will automatically reset after a minute
or two. Try the 12V device again. If it happens
again, replace the 12V device.
Have the battery checked.
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for open fuse or circuit breaker at
the supplying AC outlet.
Check power cord and extension cord for
a loose fitting plug.
The battery may be defective. Make
sure there are no loads on the battery.
If there are, remove them. If there are
none, have the battery checked or
replaced.
The battery may be defective. Have
battery checked or replaced.
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