SEALEY PowerStart Emergency Jump Starter 200hp Start 12V User Guide
- June 6, 2024
- SEALEY
Table of Contents
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PORTABLE JUMP START UNITS
MODELS: | POWERSTART200 | POWERSTART500.V2 | POWERSTART900 |
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Thank you for purchasing a Sealey product. manufactured to a high standard, this product will if used according to these instructions, and properly maintained, give you years of trouble-free performance.
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. NOTE THE SAFE OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS, WARNINGS & CAUTIONS. USE THE PRODUCT CORRECTLY AND WITH CARE FOR THE PURPOSE FOR WHICH IT IS INTENDED. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFE FOR FUTURE USE.
Refer to the instruction manual| Warning: corrosive substance| Use in well-
ventilated areas
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Keep away from sources of ignition;
battery could explode| Wear eye
protection| Wear protective gloves
SAFETY
1.1 ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Important: To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these
instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the
manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the
battery. remember to review warning marks on all products and on engines.
Modern vehicles contain extensive electronic systems. You are required to
check with the vehicle manufacturer, for any specific instructions regarding
the use of this type of equipment on each vehicle. No liability will be
accepted for damage/injury, where this product is not used in accordance with
all instructions.
Warning! it is the responsibility of the owner and the operator to read,
understand and comply with the following:
You must check all electrical products before use to ensure that they are
safe. You must inspect power cables, plugs, sockets and any
other connectors for wear or damage. You must ensure that the risk of electric
shock is minimized by the installation of appropriate
safety devices. A residual current circuit breaker (ECB) should be
incorporated in the main distribution board. We also recommend
that a residual current Device (rcD) be used. it is particularly important to
use an rcD with portable products that are plugged into
a supply that is not protected by an ECB. if in any doubt consult a qualified
electrician. You may obtain a residual current
The device by contacting your Sealey dealer.
1.1.1 You must also read and understand the following instructions concerning
electrical safety.
1.1.2 The electricity at Work act 1989 requires that all portable electrical
appliances, if used on business premises, are tested by a qualified
electrician, using a Portable Appliance tester (PAt), at least once a year.
1.1.3 The Health & Safety at Work act 1974 makes owners of electrical
appliances responsible for the safe condition of those appliances and the
safety of the appliance operators.
If in any doubt about electrical safety, contact a qualified electrician.
1.1.4 Ensure that the insulation on all cables and on the appliance is safe
before connecting it to the power supply. see and use a Portable Appliance
Tester.
1.1.5 Ensure that cables are always protected against short circuits and
overload.
1.1.6 Regularly inspect power supply leads, plugs for wear and damage, and
power connections, to ensure that none is loose or damaged.
1.1.7 IMPORTANT : Ensure that the voltage rating on the appliance suits
the power supply to be used and that the plug is fitted with the correct fuse
– see fuse rating in these instructions.× Do
not pull or carry the appliance by the power cable.
× Do not pull the plug from the socket by the cable.
× Do not use worn or damaged cables, plugs, or connectors. Ensure that any
faulty item is repaired or replaced immediately by a qualified electrician.
1.1.8. This product is fitted with a BS1363/A 13 Amp 3 pin plug.
If the cable or plug is damaged during use, switch the electricity supply and
remove it from use.
Ensure that repairs are carried out by a qualified electrician.
Replace a damaged plug with a BS1363/A 13 Amp 3 pin plug. If in doubt contact
a qualified electrician.
A) Connect the GREEN/YELLOW earth wire to the earth terminal ‘E’.
B) Connect the BROWN live wire to the live terminal ‘L’.
C) Connect the BLUE neutral wire to the neutral terminal ‘N’.
D) After wiring, check that there are no bare wires, that all wires have been
correctly connected, that the cable outer insulation extends beyond the cable
restraint, and that the restraint is tight.
Sealey recommends that repairs be carried out by a qualified electrician.
If an extension reel is used it should be fully unwound before connection. A
reel with an rcD fitted is preferred since any appliance plugged into it will
be protected. the cable core section is important and should be at least
1.5mm², but to be absolutely sure that the capacity of the reel is suitable
for this product and for others that may be used in the other output sockets,
we recommend the use of 2.5mm² section cable. if an extension reel is to be
used outdoors, ensure it is marked for outdoor use.
1.2 ELECTRICAL SAFETY IN RELATION TO BATTERY CHARGERS
DANGER! BE AWARE, LEAD-ACID BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL
BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, EACH TIME YOU USE THE EQUIPMENT.
√ Follow these instructions and those published by the battery and vehicle
manufacturers, and the maker of any equipment you intend to use in the
vicinity of the battery. remember to review warning marks on all products and
on engines.
Warning! Modern vehicles contain extensive electronic systems.
You are required to check with the vehicle manufacturer, for any specific
instructions regarding the use of this type of equipment on each vehicle.
√ No liability will be accepted for damage/injury, where this product is not
used in accordance with all instructions.
1.3. personal preCautions
√ Ensure there is another person within hearing range of your voice and close
enough to come to your aid, should a problem arise when working near a lead-
acid battery.
√ Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes
while working near the battery.
√ Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin,
clothing or eyes.
√ Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or
clothing. if acid enters eye, flush eye immediately with cool, clean running
water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
√ Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and
watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current which is high
enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, which would cause severe burns.
√ Ensure hands, clothing (especially belts) are clear of fan blades and other
moving or hot parts of the engine, remove ties and contain long hair.
× Do not smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or
engine.
1.4. CHarGinG saFetY instruCtions
√ Familiarise yourself with the application and limitations of the starter as
well as the potential hazards. Also refer to the vehicle
manufacturer’s handbook. IF IN ANY DOUBT CONSULT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
√ Ensure the starter is in good order and condition before use. if in any
doubt do not use the unit, contact your sealer stockist.
√ Use the starter in the upright position only and ensure it is placed on a
stable surface that will adequately support its weight.
√ Ensure the starter is disconnected from the mains supply before
attaching/detaching the power clamps to/from the battery.
√ Keep tools and other items away from the engine and ensure you can see the
battery and working parts of the engine clearly.
√ Ensure the output of the starter is the same voltage as the battery.
√ If the battery has caps to access the battery fluid, remove the caps and
check the fluid level before connecting the power clamps.
√ If necessary top up the battery with distilled water by referring to the
battery manufacturer’s instructions (Apply the personal safety
√ precautions described in part 1.3).
√ If the starter receives a sharp knock or blows the unit must be checked by a
qualified service agent before using.
√ If the battery terminals are corroded or dirty clean them before attaching
the power clamps.
√ Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the working area.
√ Do not disassemble the starter for any reason. the starter must only be
checked by qualified service personnel.
√Do not try to boost or charge the battery if the battery fluid is frozen.
Warning! to prevent the risk of sparking, short circuit and possible
explosion Do not drop metal tools in the battery area, or allow
them to touch the battery terminals.
× Do not allow power clamps to touch each other or to make contact with any
metallic part of the vehicle.
× Do not cross-connect power leads from starter to battery. Ensure positive
(+/RED) is too positive and negative (-/BLACK) is too negative.
× Do not pull the cables or clamps from the battery terminals.
× Do not use the unit to recharge dry cell batteries (commonly used in home
appliances). These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and/or
damage to property.
× Do not store the unit in damp or wet locations or where the temperature may
exceed 50°c.
× Do not submerge the unit in water.
× Do not use a starter inside the vehicle or inside the engine compartment.
× Do not leave the unit in a totally discharged state for an extended period
of time as this will result in permanent damage.
× Do not use the starter for a task for which it is not designed.
Warning! if a fuse blows, ensure it is replaced with an identical fuse
type and rating. use only sealey genuine parts.
√ When not in use, store the starter carefully in a safe, dry, childproof
location.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
children shall not play with the appliance. cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
INTRODUCTION
Heavy-duty jump starters are designed for professional technicians. Housed in heavy steel cases, the units are rugged enough for the toughest environments and can be used on a variety of vehicle applications: trucks, Buses, coaches, construction Machines and Vehicles, towing and Rescue Vehicles, Fire Appliances, Airport Service Vehicles, Light Aircraft, Marine, Farming and Forestry Vehicles. Designed and made to the highest standards, these machines offer serious performance for the serious user.
SPECIFICATION
| Power start 200| Power start 500.V2| Power start 900
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Voltage:| 12v| 12V/24V| 12V/24V
Maximum Engine Size:| 200hp| 500hp| 900hp
Peak Amps 12V:| 1600A| 4400A| 5000A
Peak Amps 24V:| –| 2200A| 2500A
Cranking Current (20°C 5secs) 12V:| 680A| 1700A| 1900A
Cranking Current (20°C 5secs) 24V:| –| 850A| 950A
Cold Cranking Current (-18°C 30secs) 12V:| 280A| 700A| 760A
Cold Cranking Current (-18°C 30secs) 24V:| –| 350A| 380A
Cable Section:| 35mm2| 35mm2| 35mm2
Cable & Clamp Length:| 2mtr| 2mtr| 2mtr
Weight:| 15.2kg| 22kg| 31.6kg
CHARGING
Important WarrantY inFormation:
The battery pack fitted to this cordless tool is considered to be a consumable
item and its ability to accept
charge will reduce over time. We will warranty it against mechanical and
electrical defects for a period of one year – this does not cover fair wear
and tear.if the battery is not properly charged before first use, or regularly
conditioned, its capacity will diminish. under these circumstances, we will
not replace the battery pack even if it is less than one year old.
Warning! Before charging this unit disconnect the output leads as they
will remain live whilst charging.
Warning Never clamps the output leads from the unit to the carry handle
as this could result in a short circuit.
IMPORTANT! Only charge PoWErstArts with the Ac charger provided. the
charger is automatic and does not require the user to monitor the progress of
the charge. furthermore, whenever the PoWErstArt is not in use it should be
connected to the charger, failure to do this will invalidate the warranty.
READING THE POWER LEVEL INDICATORS
The charge level of the PoWErstArt200 can be seen at any time by pressing the
test button (fig.1.A) and noting the meter (fig.1.E) reading.
When the needle is in the green sector the unit is fully charged and is ready
to be used. the red sector
indicates that immediate charging is required and the yellow sector indicates
that recharging is advisable.
4.1.1. For the PoWErstArt500 and 900 models press and hold the test button,
the LED’s fig.2.E) from left to right, four orange (low power) and six green
will light up one by one and stop at the level of charge, the further to the
right the higher the charge.
4.2. RECHARGING
When new the unit should be charged before use until the charger display
indicates “Full”.
WARNING! use the supplied charger, cable, and connector. unauthorized
parts may damage the unit and will invalidate the warranty.
4.2.1.Ensure that you strictly apply the safety instructions as stated in
section 3.
4.2.2. Ensure that the POWER START control switch (fig.1.D) is in the ‘Off’
position.
4.2.3. Plug the charger mains cable into a 230 volt supply. The green ‘On’ LED
will illuminate.
4.2.4. Plug the charger cable into the charge input socket (fig.1.B) of the
unit. the unit will now charge automatically and the charger LEDs will
indicate the level of charge. When the green ‘Full’ LED comes on, charging is
complete but the charger should not be disconnected or switched off.
Leave it connected to the PoWErstArt to ensure that the unit is fully charged
when next required.
4.2.5.To disconnect the charger from the PoWErstArt, first switch off the
charger, then press and hold the latch immediately above the socket and pull
out the plug.
IMPORTANT! If the ‘Fault’ LED on the charger illuminates, switch off the
charger, disconnect it from the POWER START and contact your sealer stockist.
NOTE: The PoWErstArt charging circuits are protected against short
circuits by thermal breakers.
The breaker in the PoWErstArt200 has automatic reset whilst those in the
PoWErstArt500 and PoWErstArt900 (two in each
– one per battery) has manual reset buttons on the front panel.
OPERATION
WARNING! YOU MUST FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND ENSURE THAT THE POWER
START AND VEHICLE VOLTAGES ARE THE SAME.
5.1. Before use, press the test button to confirm that the POWER START is
charged (see 4.1.).
5.2. Apply the vehicle hand brake and select neutral gear (or ‘Park’ if
automatic transmission). Turn ignition and electrical accessories off.
5.3. Use in a well-ventilated area and wear protective eye shields and
clothing.
WARNING! Do not allow the red and black clamps to touch each other once
the leads are connected to the POWER START. Ensure that the correct clamps are
placed on the correct battery terminals.
5.4. With the leads disconnected from the POWER START attach the positive RED
(+) clamp to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery. Ensure that the
terminal is clean.
NOTE: On vehicles with multiple batteries connect positive clamp to
positive battery terminal which is connected to vehicle electrical system.
5.5. Attach the negative BLACK (-) clamp to the (ground) engine block or frame
of the vehicle. Ensure that the cables are not in the path of moving engine
parts, such as the fan, and are away from the carburetor/injection system,
fuel lines, etc.
5.6. The lead plug on the POWERSTART200 is fitted with a polarity indicator.
Confirm that the green LED is illuminated. If the red LED is illuminated then
the clamps are cross-connected and MUST be reversed.
5.7. With the POWER START control switch (fig.1.D & fig.2.D) set to ‘Off plug
the leads into the socket (fig.1.0 or fig.2.C). NOTE: The connector will only
fit the socket one way round, to prevent cross-connection.
5.8. On models POWERSTART500 AND POWERSTART900 turn the control switch
(fig.2.D) to select 12 or 24V to match the vehicle voltage. On the model,
POWERSTART200 turns the switch (fig. 1.D) to select 12V.
5.9. Make sure that no one is standing near the battery. When all is OK, start
the engine.
5.10. Once the vehicle has started, turn the control switch to ‘Off’ and then
disconnect the leads from the POWER START.
5.11. When removing lead clamps firstly disconnect the BLACK (-) negative
clamp followed by the RED (+) positive clamp. 5.12. IMPORTANT: If the
vehicle does not start within six seconds, DO NOT continue cranking. Let the
POWERSTART’s internal battery(ies) cool for three minutes before attempting to
start the vehicle again. Failure to do so may damage the unit.
5.13. After use, immediately recharge the POWER START as described in 4.2.
WARNING! BEFORE CHARGING THIS UNIT, DISCONNECT THE OUTPUT LEADS FROM THE
UNIT AS THEY WILL REMAIN “LIVE” WHILE CHARGING.
WARNING! NEVER CLAMP THE OUTPUT LEADS TO THE CARRY HANDLE AS THIS COULD
RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT.
WARNING! The warnings cautions and instructions discussed in this manual
cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be
understood that common sense and caution are factors that cannot be built into
this product but must be applied by the operator.
5.14. On POWERSTART500.V2 and 900 models, the negative BLACK clamp is
fitted with a 500A fuse within the black sleeve. (fig.3A). Before accessing
this fuse, turn the switch knob to OFF and unplug the power leads from the
unit. Work the black sleeve down into the black lead. See fig.3B. After
replacing the fuse ensure the black sleeve fully covers the clamp.
TROUBLESHOOTING
QUESTION: | ANSWER: |
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Can the POWER START be recycled? | Yes, in accordance with local authority |
regulations.
What is the ideal in-use storage temperature of the POWER START?| Room
temperature. The POWER START will also operate at temperatures below zero,
however, power will be lessened. Intense heat will activate self-discharge.
I have a regular battery charger, can I use it to recharge the POWER START?|
No, only the supplied charger can be used.
Is the POWER START foolproof?| No. All jump starting instructions must be
followed carefully.
Can the POWER START battery(ies) be replaced?| Yes, through your Sealey
dealer, but note: Batteries are not covered by warranty as they are consumable
items.
Can the POWER START be used continuously?| No. The electronic trip will
operate if cranked for too long. Do not exceed duty cycle as stated in section
5.12
The power start will not work even when the electronic trip has been reset.|
Check fuse within the black sleeve on the black clamp. See fig 3A and Section
5.14 (POWERSTART500.V2 and 900 only)
ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Recycle unwanted materials instead of disposing of them
as waste. All tools, accessories, and packaging should be sorted, taken to CO
a recycling center, and disposed of in a manner that is compatible with the
environment. When the product becomes completely unserviceable and requires
disposal, drain any fluids (if applicable) into approved containers and
dispose of the product and fluids according to local regulations.
Note: It is our policy to continually improve products and as such we
reserve the right to alter data, specifications, and component parts without
prior notice.
Important: No Liability is accepted for incorrect use of this product.
Warranty: Guarantee is 12 months from purchase date, proof of which is
required for any claim.
Sealey Group, Kempson Way, Suffolk business park, bury st Edmunds, Suffolk. ip32 7ar
01284 757500
01284 703534
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