Using the Electromate AS a JUMP-STARTER

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USING THE ELECTROMATE® AS A JUMP-STARTER

WARNING: Before using this system to jump-start any vehicle read and understand all instructions, safety tips, warnings, cautions and first aid information provided in this manual and on the product labeling. Additional important information may also be provided by the vehicle’s battery system manufacturer.

CAUTION: To avoid possible damage that may shorten the unit’s working life, protect this unit from direct sunlight, direct heat and moisture.This system is to be used ONLY on vehicles, garden tractors and gasoline-powered generators with 12 volt DC battery systems.

This system is NOT designed to be installed as a replacement for a vehicle battery.

•ONLY connect or disconnect battery leads when AC or DC charging supply cord is disconnected.

JUMP-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

This jump-starter is equipped with a manual switch that only allows jump-start energy to flow when proper connections are made to battery and frame.

Connect — Red clamp first, then black clamp. Disconnect — Black clamp first, then red clamp.

1.Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, cell phone, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.

2.Make sure jump-start system’s ON/OFF power switch is turned to OFF.

3.Connect jumper cables to unit.

4.To jump-start a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (NEGATIVE battery terminal

is connected to the chassis — the most common configuration), follow steps 4a and 4b, then proceed to step 6.

4a. Connect the positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s positive ungrounded post.

4b. Connect the negative (–) black clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

5.To jump-start a POSITIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM — In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System, positive battery terminal is connected to chassis, replace steps 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then proceed to step 6.

5a. Connect negative (–) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative ungrounded post.

5b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to carburetor, fuel lines or sheet- metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

DO NOT TURN POWER SWITCH ON IF REVERSE POLARITY ALARM SOUNDS OR THE REVERSE POLARITY INDICATOR LIGHTS. REVERSE THE CLAMP CONNECTIONS.

6.After making proper connections, turn power switch to ON.

7.Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 5-6 seconds).

8.After vehicle starts, turn the power switch to off, remove clamps (disconnect the frame or engine clamp first, followed by the battery cable). Disconnect the cables from unit.

USING THE ALTERNATOR CHECK FEATURE

1.Turn the power switch to the off position.

2.Connect jumper cables to unit.

3.Connect to vehicle.

4.Start engine.