Battery Status; Charging The Unit; Dc Charging In Your Vehicle Or Boat - Michelin POWER SOURCE XR1 Guide D'utilisation

BATTERY STATUS

The voltmeter provides the current state of charge on the internal battery. It is the user's
responsibility to periodically monitor the battery's status and recharge every 3 months in addition
to recharging after each use.
1. Disconnect any input or output power cords and turn off all switches.
2. Press the Battery Status button.
3. Read the voltmeter to determine battery status.
• Red: Battery is discharged, charge immediately
• Yellow: Battery should be charged before jump starting a vehicle
• Green: Battery is adequate for jump starting

CHARGING THE UNIT

ELECTRICAL SHOCK! Exposure to water may cause electrical shock� Exposure to water
and excessive moisture will also damage the unit and void the warranty�
Charge your unit in an upright position for a full 15 hours before initial use� The unit can be
charged continuously via AC adapter without damaging the internal battery. In order to prolong
the life of the unit (as with all lead-acid batteries), be sure to fully recharge the unit every 3 months
even if it has not been used.
AC Charging
Only use the AC charging adapter supplied with this unit� Make sure the supplied AC/DC
charging adapter is powered by the correct voltage (110V AC or 220V AC depending on your
country/region).
1. Make sure all switches are off.
2. Open the dust cover on the charging jack.
3. Plug the DC end of the AC/DC charging adapter into the unit's charging jack.
4. Connect the AC end of the AC/DC charging adapter to the wall outlet.
5. The charging indicator will light up during the charging process.
6. When charge is complete, disconnect the adapter from the AC outlet first, then from the
charging jack.
7. Replace the dust cover on the charging jack.

DC Charging in Your Vehicle or Boat

Only use the DC charging adapter supplied with this unit� Your vehicle engine must be
running while charging the unit. Do NOT exceed 12 hours of continuous charging time.
1. Make sure all switches are off.
2. Open the dust cover on the charging jack.
3. Plug the small end of the DC power cord into the unit's charging jack.
4. Plug the large end of the DC power cord into an accessory (cigarette lighter) socket.
5. The charging indicator will light up during the charging process. Do NOT charge for more
than 12 hours at one time.
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