VOLTCRAFT 1200A 5 in 1 Quick Start System Instruction Manual

June 4, 2024
VOLTCRAFT

1200A 5 in 1 Quick Start System
Instruction Manualhttp://www.conrad.com/downloads

Intended use

The product is a power bank and quick start system for petrol and diesel engines.
It has an integrated LED spot and panel light.
The product must not get wet. Avoid moisture under all circumstances.
If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be damaged.
Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, electric shocks or other hazards.
The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.
Read the operating instructions carefully and store them in a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the operating instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

Delivery contents

  • Product
  • “Smart” starter cables
  • USB-C™ to USB-A charging cable
  • Operating instructions

Latest product information

Download the latest product information at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.

Description of symbols

The symbol with the exclamation mark in the triangle is used to indicate important information in this document. Always read this information carefully.
Risk of electric shock!
****The arrow symbol indicates special information and advice on operation.

Safety instructions

Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.

5.1 General

  • The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
  • Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous playing material for children.
  • If you have questions that remain unanswered by this information product, contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.

5.2 Connected devices

  • Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected to the product.

5.3 Handling

  • If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the  product:
    – is visibly damaged,
    – is no longer working properly,
    – has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
    – has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.

  • Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage the product.

  • Consult an expert when in doubt about the operation, safety or connection of the appliance.

5.4 Operating environment

  • Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
  • Protect the appliance from extreme temperatures, strong jolts, flammable gases, steam and solvents.
  • Protect the product from high humidity and moisture.
  • Protect the product from direct sunlight.

5.5 Li-ion battery

  • The rechargeable battery is permanently built into the product and cannot be replaced.
  • Never damage the rechargeable battery. Damaging the casing of the rechargeable battery might cause an explosion or a fire!
  • Never short-circuit the contacts of the rechargeable battery. Do not throw the battery or the product into fire. There is a danger of fire and explosion!
  • Charge the rechargeable battery regularly, even if you do are not using the product. Due to the rechargeable battery technology being used, you do not need to discharge the rechargeable battery first.
  • Never charge the rechargeable battery of the product unattended.
  • When charging, place the product on a surface that is not heat-sensitive. It is normal that a certain amount of heat is generated during charging.

5.6 LED light

  • Do not look directly into the LED light!
  • Do not look into the beam directly or with optical instruments!

5.7 Product
Explosion Hazard! Do NOT use this product where flammable fumes or gases may be present, e.g. Petrol refueling station.
5.8 Risk of seizure/epilepsy
Regular flashing of the light source may trigger epileptic seizures in certain people. This may also happen to people who have never experienced an epileptic seizure.

Product Overview

6.1 Product

VOLTCRAFT 1200A 5 in 1 Quick Start System - Figure 1

1 Cooling vent (do not obstruct) 2 AC Outlet
3 Starter cables socket 4 AC Outlet ON/OFF button
5 Output 2: USB-A charger (max.18W) 6 Output 1: USB-A charger (max.12W)
7 Input: USB-C™ charging (max.18W) 8 Status indicator (battery

level/charging)
9| Power button| 10| Spotlight
11| Panel light| |

6.2 Starter cables

A Starter status indicator D Starter cables plug
B Force start button E Red starter clip (+)
C Black starter clip (-)

Charge the product battery

Important:

  • Do not charge the power bank using the USB-A ports on a computer. The current supplied by these ports may not be sufficient and can damage the computer.
  • To prolong the battery life, it is recommended to fully charge the battery every 3 – 6 months.
  • Do not jump-start the vehicle while charging the batteries!
  • The battery level indicators will indicate the level of charge: (● = 25%, ●● = 50%, ●●● = 75%, ●●●● = 100%).
  • Short press the Power button to check the battery level.
  • To recharge the battery, connect one end of the charging cable to a power supply and the other end to the USB-C™ input on the product.
    – Battery level indicators flashing: charging in progress
    – Battery level indicators constant on: fully charged.

Power bank

8.1 USB-A charger
PRECONDITIONS:
a Suitable charging cable.

  1. Connect one end of the charging cable to your mobile device and the other end to a charger output on the product.
  2. Press the Power button to start charging.

8.2 AC outlet
The product can power a device via the AC outlet. Refer to the “Technical data” for information about the socket output.

  1. Connect a device to the AC outlet socket on the product.
  2. Press the AC outlet ON/OFF button to switch the socket ON.

Important:
When not in use, press the AC outlet ON/OFF button to switch the socket OFF.

Light modes

  1. Press and hold the Power button (approx. 3 secs) to switch the LED ON.
  2. Press the Power button repeatedly to cycle through modes: spotlight ON → spotlight SOS → panel light ON (white) → panel light ON (red) → panel light flashing (red).
  3. Press and hold the Power button (approx. 3 secs) to switch the LED OFF.

Quick starting system

Important:

  • Only use the included starter cables.
  • Clean corroded or dirty vehicle battery terminals before connecting the cables.
  • Do not use if a cable or clip is damaged.
  • To prevent damage to the product, only use with 12 V vehicle onboard systems.
  • Never short circuit the two pole terminals e.g. Do not clamp both cables together or to the same piece of conductive material.

10.1 Before jump-starting the vehicle

  • Prepare vehicle for ignition. Place gear in park/neutral and engage the emergency brake.
  • Switch off all vehicle electronics e.g. air conditioner, heater, radio, and lights.
  • Make sure there is at least 50% charge in the starter.

10.2 Normal starting method
Important:
If ignition fails after 3 attempts, disconnect the quick start system, wait 5 mins then try the
Force starting method [} 4].

  1. Connect the starter cables plug to the starter cables socket.

  2. Clip the red and black cables to the electrodes of the vehicle battery in the following sequence.
    – Red clamp to positive (+).
    – Black clamp to negative (-).

  3. Check the starter status indicator:
    – Alternating red/green flashing (normal) → proceed to step 4.
    – Other LED status: see section Status indicators [} 4].

  4. Attempt to start the vehicle.
    – Do not start the ignition for more than 3 secs at a time.
    – Allow the starter to cool down for 30 secs between each start attempt.
    – Maximum 3 attempts within 2 mins.

  5. If the engine starts, disconnect the black terminal followed by the red terminal. Replace the socket cover.
    Let the vehicle run for approx. 30 mins to recharge the battery.

Status indicators

11.1 Normal

Status indicator Status
Alternating red/green flashing The quick start system is ready/starting in

progress.
Green steady on| Force start mode is activated.

11.2 Protection mode

Status indicator Status
Red steady/red flashing Connection error. Please check all contacts.
Red on/alarm sound on ■ Reversed polarity: check if the clamps are connected

the wrong way
around.
■ Short-circuit: Both cables are clamped together or clamped to the same piece of conductive metal.
Red steady on| ■ Reverse charging protection is triggered. The voltage of the connected battery is >12.6 V.
■ The jump starter is not needed as the vehicle battery is enough to start
the vehicle.
Red flashing quickly| Over temperature: Clamp >65 (±5) °C. Remove the clips until the starter status indicator returns to normal (alternating red/green flashing).
Green flashing slowly| Quick start battery charge is too low, recharge it.

Cleaning and care

NOTICE! Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical solutions as they can cause damage to the housing and malfunction.

  1. Disconnect the product from the power supply.
  2. Clean the product with a dry, fiber-free cloth.

Disposal

Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product in accordance with applicable regulatory guidelines.
You thus fulfill your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.

Technical data

14.1 General
Charging input (USB-C™)………………….. 5 V/DС 2 A, 9 V/DC 2 A
Battery pack (rechargeable) ………………. 14.8 V 59.2 Wh, Li-ion 16000 mAh (non- removable)
Recharge time (battery pack) …………….. 9 hours
LED brightness ………………………………… 260 – 300 lumens
Protection………………………………………… Short circuit, overload, low voltage, over-voltage, overcharge, over temperature, reverse charging, reverse polarity
Over-discharge protection …………………. ≤13 V ±0.3 V
Over-temperature protection………………. >65 ºC ±5 ºC
Reverse charging protection………………. ≥(12.6 V ±0.3 V)
Operating conditions…………………………. -20 to +60 ºC, 40 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Storage conditions ……………………………. 0 to 45 ºC, 40 – 85 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (L x W x H) …………………….. 153 x 122 x 265 mm
Weight…………………………………………….. 1.3 kg

14.2 Power bank
Charger outputs ……………………………….. Output 1 (USB-A): 5 V/DC 2.4 A (max. 12 W) Output 2 (USB-A): 5 V/DC 3 A, 9 V/DC 2 A, 12 V/DC 1.5 A (max. 18 W)
AC socket output ……………………………… 220 – 240 V/AC, 50 Hz 100 W

14.3 Jump starter
Vehicle on-board system …………………… 12 V/DC
Start current (peak value) ………………….. 600 A (1200 A)
Jump starts ……………………………………… approx. 15 (affected by factors such as ambient temperature, size, and mechanical condition of the engine)
Suitable engine types ……………………….. Gasoline (displacement ≤8.0 L), Diesel (displacement ≤6.0 L)

This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method (e.g. photocopying, microfilming or capture in electronic data processing systems) requires prior written approval from the editor. Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
This publication reflects the technical status at the time of printing.
Copyright by Conrad Electronic SE.
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