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being jump started with the Truck PAC unit likely contain liquid acids which are
hazardous if spilled.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Never hook up a 12 Volt DC power source to a 24 Volt DC vehicle. This will grossly
overcharge the 12 Volt power source and generate flammable gasses that may explode
and cause property damage and/or bodily harm.
Safety Check List
Always Perform this Step Before Use to Ensure Safe Operation
1. Check to make sure that the clamps and cables are in good working
order. Signs that the clamps may be damaged include, but are not limited to
the following:
WARNING
- Burn Marks on the Jaws
Failure to follow instructions may
cause damage or explosion,
- Damaged clamp handles
always shield eyes. Read entire
instruction manual before use.
- Damaged clamp springs
- Damaged cables where copper wiring may be exposed (insulation jacket
deteriorated, cut or missing)
2. Check to make sure the case is not swollen (a sign of damaged batteries).
3. Check to make sure the holsters (where the clamps should be stored) are in
good condition. These are designed to ensure that the clamps cannot come in
contact with each other, or come in contact with a common conductor.
Verifying these simple check points before every use will keep your jump starter safe
to use and increase its service life.
Used as an Emergency Jump Starter
Note: For optimum performance, do not store your jump starter below 10˚C (50˚F)
when using as a jump starter. Never charge or jump start a frozen battery.
Jump Starting Instructions
1. Use in a well ventilated area.
2. Shield eyes. Always wear protective eyewear when working near batteries.
3. Prior to jump starting, review this entire instruction manual and the instruction/
safety manual provided by the manufacturer of the vehicle being jump started.
4. Turn vehicle ignition OFF before connecting jump starter to vehicle.
5. Confirm vehicle voltage.
6. Ensure that the jump starter's Voltage Selector Switch is in the
prior to connecting to the vehicle. Connect to vehicle.
7. With the jump starter's Selector Switch in the
(red +) clamp to the positive terminal on the vehicle battery (for negative
ground system), or an alternate vehicle starting point as recommended by
vehicle manufacturer.
8. Clamp the negative (black -) clamp to vehicle frame (ground).
WARNING
OFF
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OFF
position, clamp the positive
position