JUMP n Carry JNC300XL Portable Jump Starter User Manual

JUMP n Carry JNC300XL Portable Jump Starter

Product Information

Product Name: JNC300XL Portable Jump Starter

JNC300XL Portable Jump Starter with 12 Volt Power and LED Flashlightt
Your jump starter is engineered and manufactured to provide years of reliable operation. Please read and understand this owner’s manual and the owner’s manual of any vehicle being jump started before using your jump starter. Please keep this manual for future use.

WARNING

• Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion, always shield eyes. Read entire instruction manual before use.
• This product can expose you to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm, and Vinyl-Chloride, Styrene and Acrylonitrile, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• CONTAINS SEALED LEAD ACID BATTERY. BATTERY MUST BE RECYCLED.
• Charge your jump starter for 12 hours immediately upon retail purchase, charge after each use and charge once every three months when not in use.

Features:

• 12 Volt Power
• LED Flashlight
• Sealed Lead Acid Battery
• Battery Level Status Button
• Wall Mount Charger
• Overcharge Protection

Safety Information

Safety Warnings:

• Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or explosion.Always shield eyes.
• This product contains materials known to the State ofCalifornia to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and cancer.For more information, visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• The battery must be recycled.

General precautions for use:

• Someone should always be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
• Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes. Protective eyewear should always be worn when working near lead-acid batteries.
• If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.
• If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
• The charger uses household 120V electrical supply, which if misused, may cause injury or fire.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto a battery. It might spark or short circuit the battery or another electrical part that may cause explosion.
• Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
• Use the jump starter for jump starting lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for jump starting dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.
• NEVER charge or jump start a frozen battery.
• To prevent arcing, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal.
• Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the manufacturer may result in a risk of damage to the unit or injury to personnel.
• When using the power extension cord, pull on the plug and never on the wire when disconnecting.
• Do not recharge the jump starter with a damaged power extension cord. Replace it immediately.
• The jump starter may be used under any weather condition – rain, snow, hot or cold temperatures.
• Do not submerge in water.
• Do not operate with flammables such as gasoline, etc.
• If the jump starter receives a sharp blow or is otherwise damaged in any way, have it checked by a qualified service person. If the jump starter is leaking battery acid, do not ship it. Take it to the closest battery recycler in your area.
• Do not disassemble the jump starter. Have it checked by a qualified service person.
• The jump starter should never be left in a completely discharged state for any period of time. Damage to the battery could be permanent, with poor performance as a result. When not in use, recharge every three (3) months.
• Always store, use and charge the jump starter in an area where children cannot get to the unit.

Performance and Temperature

Performance of your jump starter will depend upon several factors:

• A good, solid connection between the jump starter clamps and the battery and ground connections are a must. Moving the clamps back and forth while connecting to the battery will help create a better connection.
• Clean connections between your vehicle or equipment battery and its terminals are very important. For an optimal connection, corrosion (soft grayish-white build-up) on battery terminals must be removed. With the ignition turned off, disconnect the battery cables and clean the terminals and battery posts with a baking soda solution.
• All batteries are affected by temperature changes, and the small, lightweight battery in the jump starter is more sensitive to storage temperature than a standard automotive battery. The ideal storage environment is room temperature, or 68ºF.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Using:

1. Read and understand the owner’s manual of the jump starter andthe vehicle being jump started.
2. Charge the jump starter for 12 hours immediately upon retailpurchase.
3. Charge the jump starter after each use.
4. Charge the jump starter once every three months when not inuse.

Jump Starting Instructions

Note: Review this instruction manual and the instruction/safety manual provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle being jump started.
Note: For optimum performance, do not store your jump starter below 50° when using as a jump starter. NEVER charge or jump start a frozen battery.

• Use the jump starter in a well-ventilated area. Shield eyes with safety glasses or goggles.

• Turn off the ignition and all vehicle accessories before makingcable connections.

• Ensure a good, solid, and clean connection for a successfuljump start.

• Avoid placing the cables in the path of moving engineparts.

• Stay clear of batteries while jump starting.

• Start the vehicle by turning on the ignition.

• Turn off the ignition and all vehicle accessories (lights, radio, heater, etc.) before making cable connections.
  Note: A good, solid and clean connection is essential for a successful jump start (see Performance and Temperature section).

• Taking care to never touch the clamps together, first remove the RED POS (+) clamp from it’s ear and connect it to the RED POS (+) battery terminal. Then remove the BLACK NEG (–) clamp from it’s ear and connect it to the engine ground, or a non-moving metal engine part. Never connect to the fuel line, fuel injector or carburator as the engine ground.
  Note: Many vehicles feature alt ernate starting points, away from the battery. Always use the alternate starting points whenever available.

• Make sure the cables are not in the path of moving engine parts (belts, fans, etc.).

• Stay clear of batteries while jump starting.

• Start the vehicle (turn on the vehicle ignition).
  Note: If the vehicle doesn’t start within 6 seconds, let the jump starter cool for 3 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again or you may damage the jump starter.

• Once the vehicle is started, disconnect the negative (–) battery clamp from the vehicle ground and return it to its Grip-Lock® ear.

• Disconnect the positive (+) clamp and return it to it’s Grip-Lock® ear.

• Always return the clamps to their Grip-Lock® ears after use. Never attach the clamps to the handle of the jump starter.

• After use, recharge the jump starter (see Recharging section).

Charging Instructions:

1. Connect the wall mount charger cord to the Recharge Jack on thefront of the unit.
2. Plug the wall charger into an AC outlet.
3. The right LED will turn on to indicate that the unit ischarging.
4. Approximate times to recharge are provided in the manual.
5. The jump starter features overcharge protection and can remainconnected to the AC supply indefinitely without adverseconsequences.

12 Volt DC Power
The jump starter features a 12 Volt power outlet hidden behind the LED flashlight. Remove the flashlight (taking care not to misplace or damage it) to expose the 12 Volt outlet. To turn on the outlet, depress the yellow button. To turn off the outlet, depress the yellow button.
Accessories up to 12 Amps can be powered by the unit. If the amperage rating is exceeded, a built-in auto-reset circuit breaker automatically shuts power off until the accessory, or overload source, is removed. After extreme power usage, recharge the unit for 36-48 hours.

Battery Status
Press and hold the red battery level status button to display the battery status.

Recharging

1. The jump starter comes with a wall mount charger.
2. Plug the charger cord into the Recharge Jack on the front of the unit.
3. Plug the wall charger into an AC outlet.
4. The right LED will turn on while the charger is plugged into AC power to indicate the unit is charging.
5. Approximate times to recharge are:
   • 3 hours when the unit is used for jump starting
   • 12-24 hours under very high discharge conditions (used as a power supply)
6. Press and hold the red button to check the battery charging status. When the unit is fully charged and connected to the AC supply all LEDs will light.
7. The unit features overcharge protection and can remain connected to the AC supply indefinitely without adverse consequences.

Flashlight Operation

• Press the yellow button to turn the built-in LED flashlight onor off.
• The jump starter is equipped with a built-in LED flashlight. The portability of the unit makes the jump starter extremely useful in times of emergency, recreation and general use. Simply press the yellow button to turn the light on or off.

Storage

The jump starter can be stored virtually anywhere, preferably in an upright position. Avoid contact between the positive and negative clamps or a common metal surface. It is recommended to store the jump starter in its original box. The jump starter may be stored virtually anywhere, and in any position, though we recommend storing the unit upright. However, take precautions to ensure that the positive and negative clamps do not come into contact with each other or a common metal surface. We recommend storing the jump starter in the box in which it was originally received.

Battery Disposal:

The jump starter contains a sealed non-spillable lead-acid battery that must be recycled. Please consult your state or local government for proper disposal regulations. To remove the battery, unscrew the perimeter screws on the back cover and disconnect the wires from the battery terminals, noting their positions. This unit contains a sealed non-spillable lead-acid battery. This battery must be recycled. Consult your state or local government concerning regulations for proper disposal.

The jump starter battery may be removed by unscrewing the perimeter screws on the back cover. Disconnect the wires from the battery terminals. Note the position of the battery and wire locations.

Limited Warranty

Clore Automotive warrants this product to be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original end user purchase.
This warranty extends to each person who acquires lawful ownership within one year of the original retail purchase, but is void if the product has been abused, altered, misused or improperly packaged and damaged when returned for repair.
This warranty applies to the product only and does not apply to any accessory items included with the product which are subject to wear from usage; the replacement or repair of these items shall be at the expense of the owner.

THE TERMS OF THE CLORE AUTOMOTIVE LIMITED WARRANTY CONSTITUTE
THE BUYER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED
IN DURATION TO THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY. AFTER 1 YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE, ALL RISK OF LOSS FROM WHATEVER REASON SHALL BE PUT UPON THE PURCHASER.
CLORE AUTOMOTIVE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES: CLORE AUTOMOTIVE’S LIABILITY, IF ANY, SHALL NEVER EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THIS PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF WHETHER LIABILITY IS PREDICATED UPON BREACH OF WARRANTY (EXPRESS OR IMPLIED), NEGLIGENCE, STRICT TORT OR ANY OTHER THEORY.
Some states do not permit the limitation of warranties or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above disclaimer and limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

For Warranty or Service
If this product fails within the first 30 days after retail purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship, return it to your place of purchase for an exchange. From day 31 to day 365 after retail purchase, contact Clore Automotive Technical Service at the number below for warranty service. A valid, dated sales receipt is required to obtain service under this warranty.
For best service and to receive periodic product updates, follow the instructions below to register your purchase:

• Please visit: www.cloreregistration.com
• Click on the Jump-N-Carry logo
• Complete the information in the web form and click “submit”
• It’s that easy!

For answers to questions concerning use, out-of-warranty service, or warranty/service information on this or other Clore Automotive products, contact:
Clore Automotive Technical Service

• 800.328.2921
• 913.310.1050
• www.cloreautomotive.com

References

• Home - Clore Automotive
• Clore Automotive Registration
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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