User Manual - Ring Automotive
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1. CE Power POWERING 5 LED DISPLAY The LED indicator lights on the front of the jump starter are designed to provide the operator with an indication of pack capacity and charging status O REVERSE POLARITY CHARGE STATUS FULL MEDIUM LOW 5 1 Reverse Polarity If the battery clips are connected with incorrect polarity then the indicator will illuminate on the pack and a warning buzzer will sound If this happens turn off the pack and reverse the battery clips before proceeding O O REVERSE POLARITY 5 2 Charge Status O mC CHARGING Battery Charging When the pack is connected to the mains charger or in vehicle charging lead this indicator will illuminate to confirm the internal battery is being charged correctly Note When pack is off push red keyswitch to illuminate the display 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 TradeStart 2400 User Manual Amend indd 1 3 suc G D D an 5 3 Battery Status CE Power POWERING O O FULL MEDIUM Power Pack Battery LOW suc G D D an With the isolator switch turned on these indicators2. Charger DC input socket Carry Handle 12V Output connector Isolator key switch Status display C Power POWERING D G D D D 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Ensure that red isolator key is removed from isolator switch 2 Insert the crocodile lead set to the connector on the front of the pack 3 Connect both the crocodile clips to the battery as follows red clip positive battery terminal black clip negative battery terminal 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 In this situation check carefully that the leads are connected correctly before turning on the power 4 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 5 Engage vehicle starter and allow starter to crank engine as normal 6 Do not crank engine for longer than 15 seconds If engine has not started turn off pack wait for 2 minutes for pack to recover then repeat sequence again 7 Once vehicle has started allow it to run for several minutes to partially restore battery 8 Switch off key switch and remove red isolator key 9 Disconnect power pack from vehicle battery by removing the negative clip followed by the positive clip Note Although this unit
3. is fitted with an anti surge suppressor it will not protect the alternator if the vehicle battery is open circuit and switching off the power pack may cause damage where the voltage regulator has failed and the engine is running If in any doubt switch off the engine before switching off the power pack 4 BATTERY RECHARGING The power pack is supplied with an external 3 stage charging system which is designed to allow the power pack to remain on permanent charge The unit can also be recharged using the In vehicle charging lead 4 1 Mains Charging 1 Ensure isolator is turned off leave red keyswitch in place 2 Ensure mains supply is switched off then connect charger lead to power pack 3 Switch on mains supply to charger Charge status indicator on charger should illuminate red see charger label During charging push red keyswitch and confirm Charge Status indicator on the pack illuminates green 4 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 Ensure isolator is turned off leave red keyswitch in place 2 With the vehicle engine switched off connect in vehicle charger lead to power pack and connect other end to vehicle 12V DC accessory socket 3 Switch on vehicle ignition and pack will begin charging from the vehicle alternator During charging push red keyswitch and confirm Charge St
4. show the charge condition of the power pack battery When only the low indicator illuminates the pack must be re charged Vehicle Battery With the isolator turned off and the leads connected to the vehicle battery the battery status indicators will show the charge condition of the vehicle battery 6 SPECIFICATIONS Rated Output Voltage Rated Input Voltage Peak Amps Cranking Amps pulse Cold Cranking Amps Battery type Battery Shelf Life 12V Petrol Engines 12V Diesel Engines Charge time from flat Charger Specification Weight 12V DC 230V 50Hz AC 2400A 1100A 370A 1 x 26Ah 24 months from fully charged up to 7 litres up to 3 5 litres 6 5 hours to 95 4amp 12V 3 Stage 12Kg Distributed by Automotive Ring Automotive Limited Gelderd Road Leeds England LS12 6NA amp 44 0 113 213 2000 autosales dringautomotive co uk 7 SPARE PARTS Part No Description RPPA4 4 Amp Battery Charger RPPLSB 2 Metre lead set with battery clamps RPPIK1 Red Isolator Key 44 0 113 231 0266 www ringautomotive co uk Ring Automotive amp Ring Powering brands are registered trademarks L381 i Portable Power POWERING TraceScars 2o Professional 12V 2400A Power Pack RPP2400 User Manual www ringautomotive co uk RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE CS ee Ca C amp GO0COS ox ee BY 26 01 2011 09 44 C Power POWERING suc G D D an 1 SAFETY INSTRUC
5. TIONS This 12 volt high energy portable power source uses an ultra high discharge sealed battery with characteristics designed to deliver the very high cranking currents required to start the wide variety of petrol and diesel engines used in cars and light vans The sealed battery contains no free liquid and requires no maintenance It can be operated in any position Extreme caution must be observed at all times to ensure that the crocodile clips do not short otherwise very severe arcing can occur resulting in heating and damage The following instructions are designed to help the operator obtain the best use from this equipment which will provide engine starts over many years if used correctly ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING e Do not short circuit this equipment e Always check polarity when connecting the unit e Always remove the red isolator key from the key switch when unit is not in use e To maximise performance ensure all vehicle accessories are switched off before turning on the red isolator switch e With diesel engines wait for pre heat light on the vehicle to extinguish before cranking e Only use battery charger provided with the pack e NEVER allow the Power pack to fully discharge its battery battery deep discharge failure can occur e ALWAYS secure crocodile clips to the vehicle battery BEFORE turning on the red isolator switch TradeStart 2400 User Manual Amend indd 4 6 POWERING sus G D D an 2 PRODUCT OVERVIEW
6. atus indicator on the pack illuminates green Pack recovery from heavy use is dependent on the engine running time 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 discharge 26 01 2011 09 44
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