Costway Jump Starter User Manual: Important Safety Information & Maintenance Instructions

The Costway EP24920US Jump Starter User Manual provides important safety information and maintenance instructions for the product. It is essential to read and understand all instructions before using the jump starter to prevent personal injury or damage to the product, vehicles, or equipment it may be connected to. The manual includes a model description, voltage, amps, battery type, and AC/DC adaptor details. It also contains a list of control and components, such as a work light, 12V cigarette lighter, 5V1.3A USB port, and battery status indicator LEDs. The operating instructions cover jump-starting a 12V vehicle, using the jump starter as a 12V power source or cigarette lighter power, voltage testing, charging using an AC power cord, using the air compressor, and inflating other items with adapters. The manual also highlights important safety information, such as wearing safety goggles, keeping the product away from children, avoiding touching clamps together or to the same piece of conductive metal, and not smoking near a lead-acid battery.

USER’S MANUAL
Jump Starter EP24920US

THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

Before You Start

Please read all instructions carefully.
Retain instructions for future reference.
Separate and count all parts and hardware.
Read through each step carefully and follow the proper order.
We recommend that, where possible, all items are assembled near to the area in which they will be placed in use, to avoid moving the product unnecessarily once assembled.
Always place the product on a flat, steady, and stable surface.
Keep all small parts and packaging materials for this product away from babies and children as they potentially pose a serious choking hazard.

INPUT 120V AC, 60Hz, 0.25A
OUTPUT 12V DC 1A

SAVE THIS MANUAL. These instructions are important and contain operating and safety information that can help prevent personal injury or death, and prevent damage to your jump starter itself as well as vehicles and equipment it may be connected to. The safety information in this manual includes both warnings and CAUTION that indicate the hazard.

ATTENTION!

To ensure the product has a longer life and is more efficient, please note

1. Fully charge the battery when first received.
2. Fully charge the battery after each use.
3. Fully charge the battery every 3 months.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

Your Jump Starter is capable of delivering significant current to start cars, light trucks, ATVs, boats, lawn and garden equipment, and other 12V equipment. Three Battery Status Indicator LEDs indicate the battery power level and show when the unit is being charged and fully charged.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING
Risk of Electric Shock. Fire and Explosion

1. Read the entire manual before using this product. Follow the instructions in this manual and the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the battery you are connecting to as well as the vehicle or equipment you are jump-starting or powering.

2. Wear safety goggles.

3. Keep out of reach of children.

4. Do not use if the case, cables, or clamps are damaged.

5. Do not allow the battery inside the unit to freeze.

6. Never attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.

7. Do not touch the clamps together or to the same piece of conductive metal.

8. Do not submerge in water.

9. Do not disassemble. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer to the service section of this manual.

10. Use in conjunction with lead-acid batteries only. Do not use dry cell batteries or other battery types such as lithium-ion, nickel hydride, or others.

11. This product is intended for negative ground applications only. DO NOT USE ON POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS.

12. Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing when working around lead-acid batteries.

13. Do not smoke. Do not allow any open flame or sparks near a lead-acid battery.

14. Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, and other personal metal items. A lead-acid battery can produce a short circuit current strong enough to weld metal items and cause severe burns.

15. Be careful with tools around lead-acid batteries; do not drop tools on battery- -sparks and explosions could result.

16. If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for 10 minutes and seek medical attention.

17. If battery acid is swallowed, drink milk, egg whites, or water, and DO NOT induce vomiting. Get immediate medical attention.

18. When working under the hood, be careful of moving fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other moving parts that may cause injury.
    WARNING
    Risk of electric shock, fire or explosion. Lead-acid batteries generate explosive gas. They contain sulfuric acid which is highly corrosive.
    Caution
    Use Your Jump Starter Safely

19. Always wrap the cables back into position and store the clamps properly.

20. Do not use it while the unit is recharging. Disconnect from the charger before use.

21. No lubrication is recommended or required.

22. Avoid storing in direct sunlight, in extreme heat, cold, or very moist areas.

Control and Components

1. Work light
2. 12V cigarette lighter
3. 5V1.3A USB port
4. Test/USB/Light 3S button
5. Power switch
6. 120V AC outlet
7. Inverter ON/OFF switch| 8. Inverter indicator LED
9. Battery status indicator LEDs
10. Wrong connection indicator LED
11. 5V2.1A USB port
12. AC charger plug
13. Air compressor gauge
14. Air compressor ON/OFF switch
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION
Use Your Jump Starter Safely
If the unit is not fully charged it may shut down under heavy load if it cannot deliver sufficient voltage. Failure to keep the internal battery charged will lead to permanent battery damage.
JUMP STARTING A 12V VEHICLE
a. Turn the device off at first.
b. Make sure the Power Switch on the front of the unit is on the OFF position at first.
c. Connect the red (positive +) clamp to the positive pole on the battery. d. Connect the black (negative -) clamp to the negative pole on the battery
e. If the internal battery voltage is <8V, a red LED will flash with the alarm on. Please charge the unit before use.
f. If connecting the clamps reversal, the red LED will flash quickly with the alarm on. DO NOT turn the unit on. This could cause serious damage.
NOTE: Your jump starter is used for only 12V vehicles. If it connects to a 24V vehicle, the red LED will flash slowly with a constant alarm on. This could cause serious damage.
g. Start the engine for 3-5 seconds. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 4 minutes before attempting again. This permits the battery to cool down and prevents damage and overheating.
h. Turn the unit off and disconnect the clamps, first negative and then positive.
i. Recharge the unit after use.
USING AS A 12V POWER SOURCE
a. Connect the red (positive +) clamp to the positive input terminal and the black (negative -) clamp to the negative input terminal.
b. Make sure that clamps are connected correctly and firmly, and then turn the Power Switch to the ON position. The Connection Status Indicator LED will turn Green, and the unit is now supplying current to your device.
c. After using, turn the unit off, and then disconnect the clamps.
d. Recharge the unit after use.
USING 12V CIGARETTE LIGHTER POWER
The 12V DC cigarette lighter outlet is protected by a 15 amp circuit breaker, which resets automatically.
a. Turn Power Switch to the ON position;
b. Insert the 12V DC Cigarette Lighter plug from the device into the Cigarette Lighter Outlet on the front panel, and the unit is now supplying current to your device;
c. To use the unit with an external power inverter:

• Turn the external power inverter (not included) off;
• Plug the 12V DC Cigarette Lighter plug from the power inverter into the Cigarette Lighter Outlet.
• Turn the power inverter on.
• Plug the device into the power inverter.

Using cigarette lighter plug extension cord: Please insert one plug of the cigarette lighter plug extension cord into the Cigarette Lighter Outlet on the front panel of the jump starter, and insert the other plug into your device’s Cigarette Lighter Outlet. Then the unit is now supplying current to your device.
VOLTAGE TESTING
Fluctuations in temperature can accelerate battery discharge. Check the unit often
a. Press and release the Test/USB/Light 3S button and check the internal battery’s voltage level from three Battery Status Indicator LEDs.

• Green Indicator LED flashes and audible alarm sounds Mean the internal battery voltage is too high. Please check if the unit is on charge wrongly.
• Green Indicator LED is on Means the unit is charged and ready to be used.
• Yellow Indicator LED is on Means the unit needs to be charged as soon as possible.
• Red Indicator LED is on Means the unit is never used and needs to be charged immediately.
• Red Indicator LED flashes and audible alarm sounds Mean the internal battery voltage is too low. The unit is never used and needs to be charged immediately.
  b. Press and release the button again after the test to prevent draining the battery needlessly.

CHARGING JUMP STARTER USING AC POWER CORD
a. Plug the AC Power Cord into the built-in adapter pin on the back of the jump starter.
b. Plug the AC Power Cord into a 120V wall outlet.
c. Continue charging until the Green Battery Status Indicator LED is kept on, and then reverse these steps when charging is finished.
NOTE: The charger will automatically shut off to prevent overcharging. Leave the unit plugged in to make sure it is charged for emergencies.
NOTE: Do not use it while the unit is recharging. Disconnect from the charger before use.
USING AIR COMPRESSOR
The air compressor is rated at 180 PSI.
a. Remove the air compressor hose from the storage position. Install adapters as necessary.
b. Attach the air compressor hose to the product or accessory to be inflated.
c. Turn AIR COMPRESSOR Switch on and inflate the product.
d. When the product is inflated to the proper air pressure (using the air compressor gauge), turn the AIR COMPRESSOR SWITCH off and remove the hose.
e. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after using the air compressor.
NOTE: Do not run for more than 10 minutes maximum at a time. Allow it to cool down for 10 minutes before using it again.
INFLATING OTHER INFLATABLES WITH ADAPTERS (NOZZLES)
Inflation of other items requires the use of one of the adapters (nozzles).

1. Select the appropriate adapter nozzle.

2. Lift the thumb latch on the nozzle, insert the adapter (i.e. needle) into the nozzle connector, and close the thumb latch.

3. Insert adapter (i.e. needle) into the item to be inflated.

4. Turn on the Inflator Power Switch –inflate to desired pressure or fullness.
   NOTE: Small items such as volleyballs, footballs, etc. inflate very rapidly. Do not over-inflate.

5. Remove adapter.

6. Switch the Inflator Power Switch off.

7. Allow the unit to cool before storing away.

8. Store inflator hose and tire fitting in the storage compartment.

USING THE WORK LIGHT

1. Press for 3 seconds and release the Test/USB/Light 3S button, the work light on the front of the jump starter will begin to work. During the use of the work light, the Battery Status Indicator LEDs will be on to show the voltage level.
2. Press and release the button again, the work light will flash for alert use.
3. Press and release the button again, the work light will shut off.
4. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after using the work light.
   NOTE: When the internal battery voltage is too low, the work light will be shut off automatically.

USING BUILT-IN INVERTER

1. The inverter can supply 120V AC, 60Hz, 200Watts
2. To protect the battery, the inverter is fitted with Undervoltage protection. If the voltage falls too low, an alarm will be emitted and the inverter will be switched off. It will be reset automatically when the battery voltage is higher.
3. The inverter is fitted with short circuit protection, which switches off the auxiliary starter if the connected equipment short-circuits.
4. If the inverter indicator LED on the inverter comes on RED, check that the connected equipment is working correctly and does not need too much power for the auxiliary starter. Also, check the charge level in the battery.

Operating procedures:

1. Set the inverter power switch to the ON position.
2. Insert the cable from the external equipment into the 120 V outlet
3. Start the external equipment
4. The inverter can be shut down automatically or by the power switch.

CAUTION

Always run a test to establish whether the inverter will operate a particular piece of equipment or device. In the event of power overload, the inverter is designed to automatically shut down. This safety feature prevents damaging the inverter while testing devices and equipment within the 200-watt range. If powering more than one device, start one device at a time to avoid the power surge and/or inverter overload. The surge load of each device should not exceed the inverter’s Continuous Operation wattage rate.
IMPORTANT: IF YOU ARE USING THE POWER INVERTER TO OPERATE ANY TYPE OF BATTERY CHARGER, MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF THE BATTERY CHARGER FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES. IF THE BATTERY CHARGER BECOMES ABNORMALLY WARM, DISCONNECT IT FROM THE INVERTER IMMEDIATELY.
You can use EXTENSION CORD from the inverter to the device without significantly decreasing the power being generated by the inverter. For best- operating results, the extension cord should be 16AWG (1.31 mm2) or larger and suggest no longer than 50 feet.
IMPORTANT: This inverter uses a modified sine waveform, which is not quite the same as power company electricity. For the following devices, we strongly recommend that you use caution and check the device’s manual to make sure it is compatible with the modified sine waveform.
USING 5V USB POWER
The USB power outlet provides a maximum of 5V DC 1.3A & 5V DC 2.1A power to an external USB-powered device.
a. Plug the USB-powered device into the USB power outlet.
b. Press and release the Test/ USB/Light 3S button, and the Battery Status Indicator LEDs will be on to show the battery voltage level.
c. Turn the device on.
d. Reverse these steps after using the USB power.
e. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after using the USB power.
NOTE: When the internal battery voltage is too low, the USB power will be shut off automatically.
ADDITIONAL FEATURE
LOW VOLTAGE ALARM when using jump starter When using the unit, for example, turning the Power Switch on, jump-starting a vehicle, using a 12V Power Outlet, using as a work light, etc., the microprocessor inside the unit will detect the internal battery voltage automatically. Once the internal battery voltage is too low, the Red Battery Status Indicator LED will flash and the audible alarm will sound for reminding you to charge the unit immediately. When you stop using the unit or the internal battery voltage is back to normal, the Red Battery Status Indicator LED will be OFF and the audible alarm will stop.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Turn all switches to the OFF position before performing any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE:
Do not use damaged equipment. If noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the unit. Check for loose hardware, misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracked or broken parts damaged electrical wiring and any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
2. AFTER USE, wipe the external surfaces of the tool with a clean cloth.
3. Protect from sunlight and moisture.
4. LEAD-ACID BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. Do not short-circuit the terminals. Do not incinerate.

Please give us a chance to make it right and do better!
Contact our friendly customer service department for help first.
Replacements for missing or damaged parts will be shipped ASAP!

• US office: Fontana
• UK office: Ipswich
• AU office: Truganina
• DE Office: Hamburg
• FR office: Saint Vigor d’Ymonville
• PL office: Gdańsk

Contact Us!
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SPECIFICATION

indicator LEDs, air compressor gauge
Operating Instructions| Jump-starting a 12V vehicle, using the jump starter as a 12V power source or cigarette lighter power, voltage testing, charging using an AC power cord, using the air compressor, and inflating other items with adapters
Important Safety Information| Wear safety goggles, keep the product away from children, avoid touching clamps together or to the same piece of conductive metal, and not smoking near a lead-acid battery

FAQS

How do I use the air compressor with the jump starter?

Remove the adapter and turn on the Air Compressor ON/OFF switch.

How do I charge the jump starter using an AC power cord?

Plug the AC Power Cord into the built-in adapter pin on the back of the jump starter and plug it into a 120V wall outlet. Continue charging until the Green Battery Status Indicator LED is kept on.

Can I use the jump starter as a 12V power source or cigarette lighter power?

Yes, you can use the jump starter as a 12V power source or cigarette lighter power by connecting the clamps correctly and firmly and turning the Power Switch to the ON position.

How do I jump start a 12V vehicle with the jump starter?

Connect the red (positive +) clamp to the positive pole on the battery and the black (negative -) clamp to the negative pole on the battery. Start the engine for 3-5 seconds. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 4 minutes before attempting again.

Can I use dry cell batteries or other battery types such as lithium-ion, nickel hydride, or others with the jump starter?

No, the jump starter should only be used in conjunction with lead-acid batteries.

How often should I charge the battery?

It is recommended to fully charge the battery when first received, after each use, and every 3 months.

Can the jump starter be used on positive ground systems?

No, the jump starter is intended for negative ground applications only and should not be used on positive ground systems.

What type of battery does the jump starter use?

The jump starter uses a lead-acid battery 12V 22AH.

What is the model of the jump starter?

The model of the jump starter is EP24920US.

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