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Safety
The Ultracapacitor Engine Start Module
Please review these important safety warnings.
Power terminals pose an extreme arcing hazard when ESM is charged.
For information about the discharge procedure, refer to
Do not operate (charge) unit above specified voltage (18 Volts continuous/24 Volts momentary).
Do not operate unit above specified temperature rating of +149⁰F (+65⁰C).
Protect terminals from accidental shorting.
If jump start is required use the external jump post if the vehicle is equipped with one, or jump
across any Battery Positive (+) and Battery Negative (-) Terminal.
Do not connect the terminals in reverse (+ to – and/or – to +). Sparks and arcing will occur
on a charged ESM creating a shock and/or burn hazard. Permanent damage to the ESM will
Do not connect battery or Jump Start across the STARTER + 'S+' and BATTERY – 'B-'
Installation Guide and User Manual – 12V ESM
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is not a battery
DANGER – HIGH CURRENT HAZARD!
Always discharge the ESM prior to removal or handling.
DO NOT CONNECT IN REVERSE POLARITY!
DO NOT CONNECT CABLES FROM THE BATTERY
TO THE STARTER + TERMINAL OF THE ESM.
This will short the battery and cause arcing.
WARNING – THIS IS NOT A BATTERY!
DO NOT JUMP START ON THE ESM
terminals. Chance of arcing or damage to battery.
and must be treated differently than a battery.
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also occur.
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