Powervamp GO-PAK 12v
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1. GO PAK 12V and 24V Models Extra Heavy Duty Booster Pack For Professional Operators USER MANUAL Powervamp Limited 22 Bridgwater Court Oldmixon Crescent Weston super Mare BS24 9AY United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1934 643000 Fax 44 0 1934 642800 Email info powervamp com Contents 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 BATTERY RECHARGING 4 1 Mains charging 4 2 In vehicle charging 5 LED DISPLAY 5 1 Reverse polarity 5 2 Battery status 6 SPECIFICATIONS 7 SPARE PARTS 8 METAL TROLLEY Contact details 1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This portable high energy power source uses ultra high discharge sealed lead acid batteries with characteristics designed to deliver the very high cranking currents required to start the wide variety of gasoline and diesel engines used in automobiles buses trucks agricultural vehicles and heavy plant The sealed batteries contain no free liquid and require no maintenance The pack can be operated in any position Always observe the following Do not short circuit this equipment Never attempt to check power by striking alligator clips together Always check polarity when connecting the pack to any battery or vehicle Operators must remove the red isolator key from the key switch when the unit is not in use To maximize performance ensure all vehicle accessories are switched off before turning on the red isolator switch With diesel2. dicators will show the approximate charge condition of the vehicle battery 6 SPECIFICATIONS 12V Go Pak 24V Go Pak Volts nominal 12VDC 24VDC Amp hour capacity 52 26 Battery type 2 x 26Ah in parallel 2 x 26Ah in series Rated input voltage 230V 50Hz AC Safety fuse amps 500 750 Peak amps 4800 2400 Cranking amps 2220 1110 Cold cranking amps 912 456 Battery shelf life 24 months from fully charged Output cables length 6ft 2m Output cables core dia 0 gauge 50mm sq Parallel and series yokes No Alligator clips cast brass 1000 amps braided Reverse polarity warning Fitted Capacity status LEDs Fitted Safety isolator key switch 1000amps 12V Gasoline engines Up to 7 litres 12V Diesel engines Up to 3 5 litres 24V Diesel engines Up to 14 litres Charge time from flat 5 5 hours to 95 Charger specification 10 amp 12v 2 stage 6 amp 24V 2 stage Weight 59lbs 27kgs Dual outputs Go Pak 12V and 24V are also available 10 7 SPARE PARTS Part No Description 2V 10 amp battery charger 24V 6 amp battery charger 2m lead set with battery clamps 2m lead set with cowbell connector 750 amp fuse 1000 amp isolator switch Red isolator key 8 METAL TROLLEY To aid manoeuvring of the pack a heavy duty narrow track trolley is available Part No Description Heavy duty power pack trolley Fig3 Go Pak fitted on metal tro
3. engines wait for pre heat light on the vehicle to extinguish before cranking Only use battery charger provided with the pack NEVER allow the power pack to become fully discharged battery deep discharge failure can occur Not covered by warranty ALWAYS secure alligator clips to the vehicle battery BEFORE turning on the red isolate switch NEVER connect or disconnect live alligator clips to any vehicle or battery Explosion or engine control unit damage can occur This pack is heavy 60lbs it is recommended to use the side carry handles provided for two person lifting 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW 11 4 7 9 10 Fig1 12V Go Pak and 2m alligator lead set 1 Battery LED status display 7 Red isolator key 2 12V 24V connector 8 750A Protection fuse 3 Main handle 9 Alligator red clip 4 Side handles 10 Alligator black clip 5 AC Input charger socket 11 Output lead connector 6 Isolator switch 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Note This product is extremely powerful DO NOT use without reading and understanding these instructions 1 2 3 Ensure that red isolator key is removed from isolator switch Insert the alligator lead set to the 12V or 24V connector on the front of the pack depending upon vehicle voltage and unit model Connect both the alligator clips to the battery as follows Red clip positive battery terminal Black clip nega
4. hough this unit is fitted with an anti surge suppressor it will not protect the alternator if the vehicle battery is open circuit or no battery is fitted Switching off the power pack with the engine still running may cause damage If in any doubt switch off the engine before switching off the power pack Protection Fuse The power pack is fitted with a protective output fuse which may blow under the following circumstances Reverse polarity if the pack is turned on with the battery clips reversed Short circuit if the battery clips are touched together with the pack turned on or a direct connecting across the series or parallel link is made in error CAUTION Over cranking if the vehicle is continuously cranked for more than 15 seconds the high discharge amps can cause excessive heating of batteries and isolator switch leading to pack failure In this event the safety fuse may not fail since a direct short circuit has not occurred If the fuse should blow loosen the two bolts and remove the fuse then replace with the same value Part F750 and re tighten bolts 4 BATTERY RECHARGING The power pack is supplied with a special Powervamp two stage external charger that is designed to allow the power pack to remain on permanent charge where the pack is in regular daily use The unit can also be recharged using a suitable in vehicle charging lead Vehicle voltage must be the same as the pack 4 1 Main
5. lley 11 Contact details UK USA Powervamp Ltd 22 Bridgwater Court Oldmixon Crescent Weston super Mare BS24 9AY United Kingdom Telephone 44 0 1934 643000 Fax 44 0 1934 642800 Email info powervamp com Powervamp USA Brian Clear 6426 Woodbury Road Boca Raton FL33433 USA Telephone 1 561 542 8867 Email clearbri hotmail com 12
6. pacity and charging status REVERSE POLARITY CHARGE STATUS FULL MEDIUM LOW LBL514 Fig2 Battery LED Display 5 1 Reverse polarity If the battery clips are connected incorrectly reverse polarity then the indicator will illuminate on the pack and a warning buzzer will sound If this happens reverse the battery clips before proceeding If in doubt seek professional help before switching on pack 5 2 Charge status Go Pak charging When the pack is connected to the mains charger or in vehicle charging lead this indicator will illuminate to show the internal battery is being charged correctly Note the LED will only illuminate if the charging voltage is at a high enough voltage to re charge the Go Pak Alternator check This indicator can also be used to check if a vehicle alternator is charging correctly 1 Ensure isolator switch is turned off then connect battery clips to vehicle battery 2 Start the vehicle and gently increase the engine revs 3 The charge status LED will illuminate when the alternator output voltage is sufficient to recharge the battery 5 3 Battery status LED display With the isolator switch turned on these indicators show the charge condition of the power pack battery When only the low indicator is illuminated the pack must be recharged Vehicle battery With the isolator switch turned off and the leads connected to the vehicle battery the battery status in
7. s charging 2 3 Ensure isolator switch is turned off and red key removed Ensure mains supply is switched off then connect charger lead to power pack Switch on mains supply to charger and place charger switch to the ON position e Charge status indicator on charger should illuminate red see charger label e Charge status indicator on the pack should illuminate green see section 5 2 When charging is complete indicator on charger will change from red to green Approximate time from discharge to full battery recovery can be up to 12 hours 4 2 In vehicle charging 1 2 Ensure isolator is turned off and red key removed With the vehicle engine switched off connect in vehicle charged lead to power pack and connect other end to vehicle 12V or 24V DC accessory socket depending upon pack type and vehicle voltage Start engine and pack will begin charging from the vehicle alternator e Charge status indicator on pack should illuminate green see section 5 2 Pack recovery from heavy use is dependent upon the engine running time and alternator output voltage CAUTION If the vehicle DC socket is not ignition controlled it is essential that the charge lead is removed from the socket whenever the vehicle is left unattended to avoid possible battery pack discharge 5 LED DISPLAY The LED indicator lights on the front of the power pack are designed to provide the operator with an approximate indication of pack ca
8. tive battery terminal CAUTION On 24V vehicles make sure the alligator clips are connected to the final output battery terminals and NOT across the series link Incorrect connection in this instance will result in a dead short and severe damage to the pack If the leads are connected incorrectly the battery status indicators will not illuminate and the reverse polarity warning buzzer will sound Note indicators and buzzer will not operate if the vehicle battery is totally flat or no battery is fitted In this situation check carefully that the leads are connected correctly before turning on the power Insert red isolator key and turn clockwise to activate pack and establish power to vehicle On diesel engines wait for the pre heaters on the vehicle to operate Engage vehicle starter and allow starter to crank engine as normal Do not crank engine for longer than 10 seconds unless engine is firing If engine is not firing or has not started turn off pack wait two minutes for pack to recover then repeat sequence again WARNING Once the vehicle has started allow engine to stabilize and then switch off pack DO NOT leave pack connected to vehicle Overcharging from the engine alternator and release of hydrogen gas and possible explosion can occur re 8 NOTE Switch off key switch and remove red isolator key Disconnect power pack from vehicle battery by removing the negative clip followed by the positive clip Alt
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