SOLAR FMB1224 Commercial Jump Starter Owner’s Manual

SOLAR FMB1224 Commercial Jump Starter

Product Information

• Model No.: FMB1224
• Product Name: Commercial Jump Starter

Warnings

• Never hook up a 12 Volt DC power source to a 24 Volt DC vehicle. This can cause overcharging, generate flammable gases, and potentially cause property damage and bodily harm.
• Do not jump-start with AC power cord connected to a 120 Volt AC power source.
• Do not tip the unit or lay it flat with the battery installed.

Congratulations on your purchase of the most versatile and dependable unit on the market today. The SOLAR Jump Starter/Charger is specifically designed to jump-start both 12 Volt and 24 Volt lead-acid batteries. It is important to follow all battery/vehicle manufacturer’s jump starting or charging instructions.
The unit’s charger will maintain its internal batteries and automatically shut off when they are fully charged. The charger constantly monitors its internal battery bank and turns back on as needed.
Never hook up a 12 Volt DC power source to a 24 Volt DC vehicle. This will grossly overcharge the 12 Volt power source and generate flammable gasses that may explode and cause property damage and/or bodily harm.
READ ENTIRE MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING UNIT!

Product Usage Instructions

Before using the SOLAR Jump Starter, please read and follow these instructions:

1. Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing, and other safety equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch your eyes while working on or around lead-acid batteries.
2. Return the clamps to their proper storage positions, away from each other or common conductors, to prevent short circuiting and generating high heat.
3. Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment due to moving parts that may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
4. While the battery in the SOLAR Jump Starter is a sealed unit with no free liquid acid, batteries being jump-started with the SOLAR Jump Starter unit likely contain hazardous liquid acids. Exercise caution to avoid spills.

Safety Instructions

1. Use only attachments recommended or sold by the manufacturer to avoid the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2. When disconnecting the unit, pull by the plug rather than the cord to reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord.
3. Ensure that the cord is located in a way that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or subjected to damage or stress.
4. Avoid using an extension cord unless absolutely necessary. If an extension cord must be used, ensure that it is properly wired, in good condition, and has the same number, size, and shape of pins as the plug on the unit. Refer to the provided chart for appropriate wire size based on cord length.

Congratulations!

• You have just purchased the most versatile and dependable unit on the market today.
• Keep the unit plugged in when not in use and it will provide long, continuous service and satisfaction.
• The SOLAR Jump Starter/Charger is specifically designed to jump start 12 Volt an 24 Volt lead-acid batteries.
• Follow all battery/vehicle manufacturer’s jump starting or charging instructions.
• DO NOT JUMP START WITH AC POWER CORD CONNECTED TO 120 VOLT AC POWER SOURCE.
• The unit’s charger will maintain its internal batteries. It will automatically shut off. When the AMPS gauge reaches zero, the onboard batteries are fully charged. The charger constantly monitors its internal battery bank and turns back on as needed.

WARNING
DO NOT TIP UNIT OR LAY UNIT FLAT WITH BATTERY INSTALLED!

WARNING

• Read these instructions completely before using the SOLAR Jump Starter and save them for future reference.
• Before using the SOLAR Jump Starter to jump start a car, truck, boat or to power any equipment, read these instructions and the instruction manual/safety information provided by the car, truck, boat or equipment manufacturer. Following all manufacturers’ instructions and safety procedures will reduce the risk of accident.
• Working around lead-acid batteries may be dangerous. Lead-acid batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting. Carefully read and follow these instructions for safe use. Always follow the specific instructions in this manual and on the SOLAR Jump Starter each time you jump start using the SOLAR Jump Starter.
• All lead-acid batteries (car, truck and boat) produce hydrogen gas which may violently explode in the presence of fire or sparks. Do not smoke, use matches or a cigarette lighter while near batteries. Do not handle the battery while wearing vinyl clothing because static electricity sparks are generated when vinyl clothing is rubbed. Review all cautionary material on the SOLAR Jump Starter and in the engine compartment.
• Always wear eye protection, appropriate protective clothing and other safety equipment when working near lead-acid batteries. Do not touch eyes while working on or around lead-acid batteries.
• Always return clamps to their proper storage positions, away from each other or common conductors. Improper storage of clamps may cause the clamps to come in contact with each other, or a common conductor, causing the battery to short circuit and generate high enough heat to ignite most materials.
• Use extreme care while working within the engine compartment, because moving parts may cause severe injury. Read and follow all safety instructions published in the vehicle’s Owner’s Manual.
• While the battery in the SOLAR Jump Starter is a sealed unit with no free liquid acid, batteries being jump started with the SOLAR Jump Starter unit likely contain liquid acids which are hazardous if spilled.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.
2. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting unit.
3. Make sure cord is located so that it will not be stepped on, tripped over, or otherwise subjected to damage or stress.
4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used, make sure pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on unit; extension cord is properly wired and in good condition; wire size is large enough for the length of cord as specified in the following chart:
5. Length in feet: 25 50 100 150
6. Cord AWG size: 16 12 10 8
7. Do not operate unit with damaged cord or plug – replace them immediately.
8. Do not disassemble unit – take it to/or call a qualified technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug unit from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

1. Someone should 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.

2. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters eye, immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.

3. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

4. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery. It might spark or short-circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion.

5. 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.

6. When using unit as charger, charge LEAD-ACID batteries only. It is not intended to supply low-voltage power for applications other than battery charging. Do not use with batteries that are commonly used
   with home appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage property.

7. NEVER JUMP START OR CHARGE a frozen battery. Any battery that is suspected of being frozen must be thawed before jump starting or charging.

GROUNDING AND AC POWER CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS

Unit should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Unit is equipped with an AC electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

Never alter the AC cord or plug provided – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This unit is for use on a 120 Volt, 60 Hz cycle circuit. A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. Before using adapter, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded. The green rigid ear or lug extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet – make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet.

UNIT ASSEMBLY AND SETUP

CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS

Batteries have already been installed in the unit and are ready for immediate use. We recommend charging the unit upon receiving, so you will have maximum power for your jumping needs.

1. Unwrap AC power cord from unit and plug into 120VAC outlet.
2. Charger will read internal battery status and apply the proper charge needed within 3-5 seconds.
3. When batteries are fully charged the AMPS gauge (left gauge) will read 2 Amps.
4. Unplug and rewrap AC power cord.
5. Unit is ready for use.

VEHICLE HARNESS

Two 25 ft. #4 gauge cables are provided for optional charging of unit from vehicle in which the box unit is mounted.

CONNECTING VEHICLE HARNESS

1. Cables must run from box unit into engine compartment area.
2. Do not allow cable to touch any moving parts of engine.
3. Positive cable (red band) connects to alternator 12 Volt output.
4. Negative cable (black band) connects to engine ground (any non-moving part of the engine block or heavy gauge metal part of frame).
5. Excess cable can be tied off or pulled into box unit.

USING VEHICLE HARNESS

When vehicle engine is running, alternator will charge the FMB1224. Running vehicle while FMB1224 is connected in 24 Volt mode will not harm vehicle, but it will only allow alternator to charge the #1 battery in the box unit. For full charging of all batteries ensure FMB1224 is in 12 Volt mode.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Never hook up a 12 Volt DC power source to a 24 Volt DC vehicle. This will grossly overcharge the 12 Volt power source and generate flammable gasses that may explode and cause property damage and/or bodily harm.

JUMP STARTING
For box units equipped with installed vehicle harness, leave vehicle running for best performance.

WARNING:
DO NOT JUMP START WITH AC POWER CORD CONNECTED TO 120VAC POWER SOURCE. NEVER JUMP START A FROZEN BATTERY. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

1. Set selector cable to proper voltage of vehicle being jump-started. Either 12 or 24 Volts.

2. If vehicle has a 12 Volt system with multiple batteries, connect to on battery closest to starter.

3. Position DC jumper cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.

4. Stay clear of fan belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.

5. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from unit to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery last.
   Note: Do not connect clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

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

7. When disconnecting unit, ALWAYS disconnect the negative clamp from vehicle chassis first. Remove positive clamp from battery terminal second.

SERVICE/REPAIR

RECOMMENDED BATTERY SPECIFICATIONS

1. Group 31, 900-1200 CCA, AGM battery
2. If you replace the original batteries with Flooded acid (non-AGM) batteries, use batteries with sealed top or with screw type flush fill caps. This will help prevent acid leakage should unit be inadvertently laid flat or turned over.
3. Use battery with 3/8” threaded studs.
4. A high quality battery emits fewer gases as it recharges. Using a high quality battery will extend charger and wiring life. Battery acid and petroleum resistant wiring is used in this unit. Battery fluid level must be checked every 30 to 45 days if you replace the original batteries with non-AGM batteries.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

REMOVING OLD BATTERIES:

1. Open box lid.
2. Disconnect cables and wiring from batteries.
3. Loosen hold-down by removing 1/4–20 bolt on end of box, by vehicle harness. This will allow hold-down to pivot up.
4. Lift and remove old batteries.

INSTALLING NEW BATTERIES

1. With hold-down pivoted up, place 3 new batteries with negative terminals against back of case.

2. Pivot hold-down onto batteries and secure with 1/4–20 bolt.

3. Order of Connection for cables and wiring.

4. To #3 Battery (battery furthest from chargers) NEG Terminal connect: One end of the 12” 4/0 Cable jumper (other end goes to battery #2 NEG). #2 AWG negative cable from the common quick connect (red housing with handle). Black wire from Channel #1 of dual charger (lower channel).

5. To #3 Battery POS Terminal connect: One end of second 12” 4/0 Cable jumper (other end goes to battery #2 POS). #2 AWG positive cable from 12 Volt quick connect. Red wire from Channel #1 of dual charger (lower channel).

6. To #2 Battery (middle battery) NEG Terminal connect: Other end of 12” 4/0 cable jumper from NEG terminal of battery #3. Black wire from Channel #2 of dual charger (upper channel).

7. To #2 Battery POS Terminal connect: Other end of 12” 4/0 cable jumper from POS terminal of battery #3. 4/0 positive cable from jumper cable quick connect (gray housing).

8. To #1 Battery (closest to chargers) – NEG Terminal connect: 4/0 negative cable from jumper cable quick connect (gray housing). #2 AWG negative cable from 12 Volt quick connect. #4 AWG negative cable of vehicle harness.

9. To #1 Battery POS Terminal connect: #2 AWG positive cable from the common quick connect (red housing with handle). #4 AWG positive cable of vehicle harness.
   Red wire from AMPS gauge right side (stud closest to front of unit).

10. Tighten all battery nuts.

11. Compare all connections against the attached schematic to ensure that all elements of the FMB1224 system are properly connected.

12. Make sure both battery type switches (mounted by fans on chargers) are set to the type of batteries installed in unit. (STD for standard flooded cell battery, AGM for AGM battery).

13. Plug in unit power cord to charge the batteries. The AMPS gauge will register the proper charge rate being applied to the batteries. Internally, all chargers will have a red LED lit showing the start of the charge cycle.

14. When the AMPS gauge reaches “0”, the batteries are fully charged and the unit is ready for use. Internally, all chargers will have a green LED lit, indicating charge cycle is complete and maintenance mode engaged.

15. Close lid of FMB1224 unit.

FMB1224 WIRING DIAGRAM

TROUBLESHOOTING

For Diagnostic and Repair Help, call the Clore Automotive
Technical Service Hot Line at 800-328-2921 or visit www.solaronline.com

LIMITED WARRANTY

• Clore Automotive, LLC warrants your SOLAR Commercial Jump Starter (excluding batteries) to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser. If your SOLAR Commercial Jump Starter malfunctions or fails within the first 30 days of the warranty period because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will replace it. If your SOLAR
• Commercial Jump Starter malfunctions or fails within the 12 month warranty period because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it without charge.
• This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. The duration of any implied warranty, including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, made in respect to your SOLAR Commercial Jump Starter is limited to the period of the express warranty set forth above.
• This warranty excludes and does not cover defects, malfunctions, or failures of your SOLAR Commercial Jump Starter which were caused by repairs made by an unauthorized person, mishandling, modifications, normal wear, unreasonable use, or signs of battery acid corrosion from improper use or storage, or damage to the SOLAR Commercial Jump Starter while in your possession. This warranty applies neither to battery, deterioration of the battery, nor damage to the unit caused by the use of a faulty battery.
• In no event shall Clore Automotive, LLC be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of the implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclusions 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.

REGISTERING YOUR PURCHASE

For best service and to receive periodic product updates, please visit www.cloreregistration.com, click on the SOLAR brand link, 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 at 800.328.2921; 913.310.1050; www.cloreautomotive.com .

READ MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING UNIT!
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.
Clore Automotive • Kansas City, MO 64161 • www.solaronline.com • 913.310.1050
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References

• Home - Clore Automotive
• Clore Automotive Registration
• P65Warnings.ca.gov
• SOLAR Portable Battery Chargers - Clore Automotive

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