JU300CB ManualENSP 072208.qxp

JU300CB ManualENSP 072208.qxp 9/26/08 12:47 PM Page 6Controls and Indicators65 10120 VOLT ACC H A R G I N GA D A P T E R12 VOLT DCC H A R G I N GA D A P T E R3214Front View1 . Built-in LED Area Light2. Charging Port for 120 Volt AC ChargingA d a p t e r3 . Alternator Check Indicator4 . 12 Volt DC Outlet5 . LED Battery Status Indicators6 . B a t t e ry Charge Level Pushbutton7 . Jump-Starter Power Switch789NOZZLESApplications• Jump-start most vehicle batteries with a standard 12 volt DC system: small truck, car, RV, tractor, etc.• Operate (using 5 amp rated 12 volt DC accessory outlet): 12 volt DC fans, fluorescent worklights, air inflators,spotlights, TVs, portable radios, cassette or CD players, and more. The unit can quick-charge a cellular phoneby using the phone’s 12 volt DC adapter cord.• Illuminate areas under the hood, inside tents and work areas.• Inflate (using inflator) tires, air mattresses, basketballs, volleyballs, and more.CHARGING/RECHARGINGLead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and long battery life. All batteries loseenergy from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, batteriesneed periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the unit is not in frequent use, Black& Decker recommends the battery be recharged at least every 60 days.Check the battery charge level by pressing the battery status button. The LED charge status display will indicatethe level of battery charge. When only one red LED lights, recharge the unit.N o t e s : This unit is delivered in a partially charged state – you must fully charge it before using it for the first time.Initial AC charge should be for 24 hours.Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between rechargesand/or overcharging will reduce battery life. The battery can be recharged using either the AC or DCCharging Adapter (see below).612 131415Back View8 . Reverse Polarity Indicator9. Area Light Power Switch10 . Air Pressure Gauge11 . Inflator Power Switch12 . Positive (+) Red Clamp13 . Negative (–) Black Clamp14 . Air Hose15 . Connector (Chuck)11N o t e : Make sure all other unit functions are turned OFF during recharging, as this can slow the rechargingp r o c e s s .120 Volt AC Charging MethodThe 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is a UL listed “wall” type unit that operates from any 120 volt, 60 Hz AC supplythat has a standard North American outlet. The adapter has a barrel connector that plugs into the unit’s 12 Vo l tRecharging Port. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch and Area Light Power Switch are turned OFF duringAC charging/recharging. When the 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is plugged into the 12 Volt DC Recharging Port,the Battery Charge Status LED Indicators will automatically light. As recharge progresses, the red LEDs will light,one by one. Charge the unit until the three red and one green LED indicators are lit. Continue to recharge for oneto two hours, then disconnect the Charging Adapter.N o t e : The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.12 Volt DC Charging MethodCharging the Jump-Starter/Inflator from an external 12 volt DC power source requires the use of the 12 Volt DCa d a p t e r. This adapter has a male DC connector at each end.Unlike the AC recharge method, DC recharge does NOT automatically activate the Battery Status LED display.B a t t e ry status can still be monitored by pressing the Battery Status Pushbutton.1 .Insert the gold-tipped 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.2 .Insert the silver-tipped end plug into the 12 volt DC accessory outlet on the front panel of the unit.3 .Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when the battery status level pushbutton is pressed. DONOT EXCEED 4 HOURS MAXIMUM.4 .When charging is complete, remove the charging cord and store in a safe place.C A U T I O N S :• To reduce the risk of property damage, do not leave the unit unattended while charging using this method.• To reduce the risk of shortening the life of the battery; do not recharge the unit using the DC method for morethan 4 hours.N o t e s : Make sure all functions are turned OFF during recharge as this may slow the recharging process.Some vehicles require that the ignition be switched to the accessory outlet position in order to power thea c c e s s o ry outlet.Viewing Battery Charge StatusPress the Battery Status Pushbutton located on the unit’s front panel. The four LEDs that make up the BatteryStatus Display will light according to the unit’s level of charge, where one light indicates the unit requiresrecharging and all four lit indicates that the unit is fully charged and ready to operate.JUMP-STARTERThis Jump-Starter is equipped with an ON/OFF Power Switch. Once the connections are properly made, turn theswitch ON to jump-start the vehicle.1 .Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected cell phone chargers, etc.). Placevehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.2 .Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch is turned to OFF.3 .Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp first, then the black clamp.4 .Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (negative battery terminal is connected tochassis) (MOST C O M M O N )4 a .Connect P O S I T I V E (+) R E D clamp to vehicle battery ’s positive terminal.4 b .Connect N E G AT I V E (–) B L A C K clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component orbody part. Never clamp directly to N E G AT I V E b a t t e ry terminal or moving part. Refer to the automobileu s e r ’s manual.5 .Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMSN o t e : In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive batteryterminal is connected to chassis), replace steps 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then proceedto step 6.7