Duracell Portable Emergency Jump-Starter+Compressor User Manual
- June 8, 2024
- Duracell
Table of Contents
- 1. Features
- 2. Important Safety Information
- 3. Charging/Recharging the Jump-starter
- 4. Checking the Jump-starter’s Battery Level
- 5. Using The Jump-starter’s Light / Power Ports
- 6. Jump-Starting A Vehicle’s Engine
- 7. Maintenance
- 8. Using the air compressor
- 9. Troubleshooting
- 10. User reference: Tire inflation
- 11. Specifications
- 12. General Warnings and Cautions
- 13. Recycling
- 14. Contacting Customer Support
- 15. Warranty and Return Information
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Portable Emergency Jump-Starter+Compressor User Manual
1. Features
- Pressure gauge
- Air compressor on/off
- Fuel gauge button and USB on/off switch turns on the fuel gauge indicator. Turns on power to the USB charge port.
- LED fuel gauge/ battery level indicator shows battery fuel level.
- USB charge port Supplies up to 2.1 Amps of charging power for your USB devices.
- 12V DC power socket powers 12V DC devices and appliances.
- Jump-starter ON/OFF switch
- Negative jump starting clamp (see Section 6).
- Emergency light provides bright LED illumination in dark locations.
- Positive jump starting clamp (see Section 6).
- Storage compartment for compressor hose, accessories and charger cord.
- AC battery charger recharges the jump-starter’s internal battery from a standard AC wall outlet.
- AC power cord
- Compressor accessories
2. Important Safety Information
Misusing or incorrectly connecting the Duracell® Jump-starter may damage the
equipment or create hazardous conditions for users.
WARNING: ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD
The jump-starting clamps may spark if touched together. Always keep the clamps in their storage holsters when they are not being used.
3. Charging/Recharging the Jump-starter
Charging before first use
IMPORTANT
Prior to using the jump-starter for the first time, ensure that the battery
of the jump-starter is fully charged. If the battery has been fully
discharged, charging/recharging with the AC battery charger may take up to 12
hours.
Charging / recharging with the internal charger
Recharging with the internal charger is a true “plug-in-and-forget”
charging method. We recommend leaving the AC battery charger connected when
the jump-starter is not in use.
- Disconnect any USB and 12V DC appliances from the DC power outlets.
- Remove the AC cord from the storage compartment under the unit.
- Insert the AC cord end into the AC cord input port, then plug AC cord into a standard AC wall outlet.
- The fuel gauge LEDs sequence during charging and remain solid on when fully charged.
- Recharging time should be approximately 12 hours if the jump-starter battery is fully discharged.
IMPORTANT
If you keep the jump-starter in storage, the battery will discharge over
time. Remember to recharge the battery every three months to keep the jump-
starter operational.
4. Checking the Jump-starter’s Battery Level
To check the battery’s charge level, press the Fuel Gauge button. The LED lights will illuminate and display the current level of available battery power. Press again to turn off (or will turn off automatically after one minute).
When all four lights are lit, this indicates that your Jump-starter is fully charged. It is recommended to maintain a full charge on the Jump-starter at all times for optimal jump starting and device charging.
Note: Battery Fuel Gauge status is only accurate when the jump-starter has been disconnected from all appliances and all charging sources for 15 minutes.
5. Using The Jump-starter’s Light / Power Ports
Using the built-in light
The Duracell® Jump-starter has a built-in emergency light to provide a
safe, bright work light on the roadside and in other outdoor environments.
- Push the “HOLD FOR LIGHT” button for 2 seconds to turn on the LED light.
- Position the jump-starter so that the light illuminates your work area.
- When done, push the “HOLD FOR LIGHT” button for 2 seconds to turn the LED light off.
Using the USB port
The USB port provides up to 2.1 Amps of power to charge cell phones,
smartphones, tablets and other devices.
To charge USB devices:
- Connect your USB device (smartphone, tablet etc.) to the USB port using the USB cable supplied with your device.
- Push the “USB ON/OFF” button.
- Charging will start and up to 2.1 Amps of current can be supplied by the port. The USB device controls the amount of current supplied.
- The USB port never “pushes” more than required by the devices.
- Push the “USB ON/OFF” button again when done to turn the USB port off.
Note: USB output will turn off after one minute if not plugged into a USB device.
Using the 12V DC power socket
The jump-starter can operate 12V DC appliances that draw 11A or less.
CAUTION: EQUIPMENT DAMAGE
The DC power outlet does not automatically switch off when the internal
battery is discharged. Check the battery status periodically to prevent total
battery discharge.
To operate a 12V DC appliance:
- Open the protective cover on the jump-starter’s DC power socket.
- Plug the 12V DC appliance into the DC power outlet on the side of the unit, and turn the 12V DC appliance on (if required).
- Fully recharge the jump-starter as soon as possible after each use.
- As the DC power socket is internally wired directly to the jump-starter’s battery, extended operation of a 12V DC appliance may result in excessive battery discharge. See “Caution: Equipment Damage” above.
6. Jump-Starting A Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the Duracell® jump-starter with the supplied jump-start cables to jump-start a vehicle or boat engine that has a 12V starting battery.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each other or
another common metal conductor. This could cause damage to the unit and/or
create a sparking/ explosion hazard.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Jump-start cable clamps’ connection to the vehicle’s battery terminals must
be positive to positive (red clamp to battery “+”) and negative to engine
block. A reverse polarity connection (positive to negative) may cause damage
to the unit and/or create a sparking/ explosion hazard.
WARNING: FIRE HAZARD
Do not crank the engine for more than 4 seconds. The jump-start feature is
designed for short term operation only. Operating the jump-start feature for
more than 4 seconds may cause damage to the unit. Allow the jump-starter to
cool down for at least 30 seconds after each jump-start.
To jump-start a vehicle engine:
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Turn OFF the vehicle or boat ignition and all accessories.
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Engage the park or emergency brake and place the transmission in park for an automatic or neutral for a manual.
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If jump-starting a boat engine, purge the engine compartment and bilge of all fumes.
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Position the jump-starter on a flat, stable surface near the battery and away from all moving parts of the engine.
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Make sure the red the Jump-starter switch is in the OFF position then connect the red
positive (+) clamp of the cables to the positive (+) terminal of the engine battery. The battery’s positive terminal is usually larger in diameter than the negative terminal. In most vehicles, the battery’s positive terminal has a red wire connected to it. (Refer to your vehicle’s owner manual). -
Connect the black negative (–) clamp of the cables to the negative battery terminal, engine block, cylinder head, or other stationary heavy metal part of the motor.
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Correct polarity must be established before proceeding. Re-check your connections before starting your engine. If the clamps are reversed, an alarm will sound and “CLAMPS REVERSED” LED illuminate. Disconnect the jump-start clamps from the vehicle’s battery and redo steps 5 and 6 in this procedure.
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Before starting the engine, make sure the jump-starter and the cables are clear of belts and fans.
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Turn the jump-starter switch to the ON position and turn over the engine for 4 seconds or until it starts, whichever is first.
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Turn the jump-starter switch to the OFF position and remove the red positive (+) clamp and then the black negative (–) clamp from the vehicle.
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Store the jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the jump-starter.
IMPORTANT
If you keep the jump-starter in storage, the battery will discharge over
time. Remember to recharge the battery every three months to keep the jump-
starter operational.
7. Maintenance
Routine maintenance is required to keep your Duracell® jump-starter operating properly. Occasionally clean the exterior of the unit with a damp cloth to remove the accumulated dust and dirt.
WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD
Disconnect all sources of AC power and DC power before performing any type
of maintenance.
Battery maintenance
All rechargeable batteries gradually discharge when left standing, and you
need to recharge them periodically to maintain maximum battery capacity. The
internal AC battery charger supplied with the jump-starter is designed to
regulate the charging process, ensuring that the battery is always fully
charged but never overcharged. To ensure safe recharging and maximum battery
life, recharge the jump-starter only with the supplied charger.
CAUTION
Due to inherent self-discharge, lead acid batteries must be charged at
least every 3 months, especially in a warm environment. Leaving a battery in a
discharged state, or not recharging every 3 months, may result in permanent
battery damage and poor jumpstarting performance.
CAUTION
Do not attempt to recharge the jump-starter battery if it is frozen.
Gradually warm the frozen battery to 32 °F (0 °C) before recharging.
8. Using the air compressor
IMPORTANT: Please read these general usage-related warnings and cautions thoroughly before using the Jump-starter’s air compressor.
Fire Safety
The compressor is designed for short term operation only. Operating the
compressor over an extended period of time will cause the compressor unit to
overheat which could lead to fire. The powerpack cannot be used to inflate
large capacity inflatables such as float tubes, large air mattresses, and
inflatable boats. These types of products require extended inflating times
that may damage the compressor.
Always allow the compressor to cool down for 10 minutes after each 10 minutes
of continuous operation.
Personal Safety
Never leave the compressor unattended while in operation. Keep out of reach of
children. The compressor is capable of inflating to 160 PSI. Do not exceed the
recommended pressure of either the compressor or the object being inflated. If
either recommended pressure is exceeded, an explosion may result.
If the pressure gauge on the compressor indicates more than twice the
recommended pressure for the object you are inflating, and you have only
started to inflate the object, the valve connector is incorrectly connected to
the valve stem. This may damage the Jump-starter. Remove and reattach the
valve connector to the valve stem.
Inflating tires (car, motorcycle, bicycle)
- Unwind the air compressor hose from the side compartment of the unit.
- Place the valve connector securely on the tire valve stem, turn the valve connector on the hose to securely attach it to the tire valve. If necessary, use a supplied nozzle adapter.
- Press the AIR COMPRESSOR switch to turn the compressor on, and inflate your tire to its recommended pressure.
- Switch the compressor off after appropriate pressure is reached.
- Unscrew the valve connector and remove the valve connector from the valve stem. Inflating tires using the nozzle adapters
- Locate proper nozzle adapter stored with the compressor hose.
- Insert nozzle adapter into the valve receptacle of the item.
- Follow item 1-3 above
- Turn the compressor off before removing nozzle adapter from valve stem.
- Remove nozzle adapter from valve connector and return it to the storage compartment.
9. Troubleshooting
Below are some common problems that can occur with the Jump-starter’s compressor. If you cannot solve your problem, contact your dealer or Duracell Customer Service at 800-300-1857.
Problem: The compressor runs, but won’t inflate.
Problem: The compressor runs slowly.
10. User reference: Tire inflation
The information in the table below is for reference only. For precise pressure specifications, refer to the information supplied with the item to be inflated.
11. Specifications
Electrical specifications
Physical specifications
12. General Warnings and Cautions
IMPORTANT: Please read these general usage-related warnings and cautions thoroughly before using this jump-starter.
WARNING: Shock hazard. Keep away from children.
Do not insert foreign objects into the DC power socket, the USB port, or
the ventilation holes. Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or
spray. Do not open the unit. There are no user serviceable parts inside the
unit.
CAUTION
Do not operate the jump-starter or compressor in temperatures under 0°C
(32°F) or over 40°C (104°F).
WARNING: Explosion hazard
Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases, such as
in the bilge of a gasoline-powered boat, or near propane tanks. Use caution
when using this product in an enclosure containing automotive-type lead-acid
batteries. These batteries, unlike the sealed AGM battery in the Jump-starter,
vent explosive hydrogen gas which can be ignited by sparks from electrical
connections. When working on electrical equipment, always ensure someone is
nearby to help you in an emergency.
WARNING: Proper application
Do not use the appliance for any application except that for which it is
intended.
WARNING: Medical equipment
This product is NOT tested, designed nor intended to be used with life
support systems or any other medical devices.
WARNING: Proper application
Do not use the appliance for any application except that for which it is
intended.
WARNING
This product contains chemical(s) known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
13. Recycling
Battery-Biz is committed to environmental responsibility and recommends that
electronic devices be disposed of properly. Please contact your local city
offices for information on recycling and disposal programs for e-waste.
For instructions on how to recycle this product visit
http://www.call2recycle.org.
14. Contacting Customer Support
If you experience any problems or have any questions regarding your DURACELL®
product, free technical support is available.
Be prepared to provide the following information:
- Name, address and telephone number
- Name of the DURACELL® product
- Make and model of your device
- Symptoms of the problem(s) and what led to them
Technical Support is available by telephone:
U.S. and Canada 800-300-1857
Outside of the US/Canada: 805-437-7765
Written inquires should be directed to:
Battery-Biz Inc.
DURACELL® Product Inquiry
1380 Flynn Road, Camarillo, CA 93012, USA
15. Warranty and Return Information
Two Year Limited Warranty
The DURACELL® product carries a limited warranty against defects in material
and workmanship under normal use and service for two years from the original
date of purchase. The manufacturer or distributor, at its option, shall repair
or replace the defective unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the
dated sales receipt as evidence of the date of purchase as it will be required
for any warranty service. In order to keep the warranty in effect, the product
must have been handled and used as described in the instructions accompanying
this warranty. This warranty does not cover any damage due to accident,
misuse, abuse or negligence.
Disclaimer Of Warranty
The limited warranty described herein is your sole remedy. To the extent
permitted by law, the manufacturer and distributor disclaim all other implied
or express warranties including all warranties of merchantability and/or
fitness for any particular purpose.
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