BC JUMPSTARTER SUPERCAP HYBRID 12V-3200A User manual

The packaging of the product is recyclable. Do not dispose of electrical
appliances or batteries in household waste, but follow current regulations.
Supercapacitors are part of the RoHS directive for electrical equipment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
SOLUTION
The charger is connected to power outlet and
jump starter’s 12V socket, but the charger’s
red LED blinks slowly (Error: battery not
connected).
Verify that the jump starter’s 12V socket is working, by
connecting whatever 12V device (for example, a 12V
lamp).
The battery charger cannot complete the
charge.
The jump starter’s battery or supercapacitors might be
defective or the battery charger might be damaged.
Please try recharging another 12V battery with the
battery charger to verify whether the same problem
occurs.
The battery charger works perfectly and it
completes the charge, but no LED on the
jump starter turns on.
The LED bar button might be damaged. Please verify with
a voltmeter on the jump starter’s clamps the battery
voltage / state of charge..
No LED on the jump starter turns on, but
when the battery charger is connected all
LED on the jump starter turn on.
The internal battery is defective. To avoid damages to the
battery, always let it cool down for 3 minutes between tho
attempts to jump start a vehicle (see instructions point 4).
The device is fully charged but it doesn’t
work.
Make sure the cables and clamps of the jump starters
are intact and that they are well connected to the poles of
the vehicle battery. The vehicle’s battery might be
defective.
When a 12V accessory gets connected to
the 12V socket, a strange noise is heard.
The 12V adapter of the connected device could be
defective, causing the switch to interrupt. The 12V device
could require too much current.
F.A.Q.
QUESTION
ANSWER
How many jumpstarts can be done before to
recharge the jump starter?
1 to 30 jumpstarts, according to the temperature, the
vehicle’s conditions, the engine type and capacity.
Is it possible to replace the battery or the jump
starter’s supercapacitors?
Please ask your Dealer for information.
Which is the best storing temperature and
operating temperature?
Ambient temperature. The jump starter works between
-25°C and +40°C, but it can lose power below 0°C. High
temperatures bring to a faster discharge.
Can I use another battery charger to
recharge the device?
No, use only the provided battery charger BC SMART
2000.
The jump starter is a fragile product?
Yes, it is necessary to follow all instructions carefully.
TECHNICAL DATA & CONTACTS
Voltage
12 Volt
BC BATTERY CONTROLLER
CISLIANO (MI) –ITALY
[e-mail]
Peak Current (PA)
3200 A
Cranking Current (CA)
1200 A
Battery Capacity
12V 12 Ah
Cables Section
25 mm2
Cables Length
120 cm
Embedded 12V Socket
15 A
Dimensions
275 x 145 x 330 mm
Weight
6.4 Kg
BC JUMPSTARTER SUPERCAP HYBRID 12V-3200A
USER’S MANUAL
1. LED bar button
2. LED bar showing the state of charge
3. 12V 15A Socket
4. Rail for cable winding
5. Support for clamps
CONGRATULATIONS:
Thank you for purchasing BC JUMPSTARTER SUPERCAP HYBRID 12V-3200A, provided
with a sealed AGM battery and supercapacitor technology. Please always follow the basic
principles and precautions necessary when working near a 12V battery, read all the
instructions carefully and keep this user manual for reference. The device is designed
exclusively for starting 12V vehicles with a maximum capacity of 10000cc.
IMPORTANT NOTE: BEFORE FIRST USE, RECHARGE THE STARTER COMPLETELY
WITH THE CHARGER BC SMART 2000 SUPPLIED.
1 –SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep out of reach of children or persons with reduced physical/mental abilities or lack of
experience, unless under the supervision of a responsible person. The product is not a
toy.
2. Wear protective goggles and gloves during each use.
3. Use only the accessories supplied and recommended by the manufacturer, to avoid any
risk of damage to the product and to things or people in the vicinity of the product.
4. Never pull the supplied charger cables, even when disconnecting the plug from the
socket.
5. Do not charge the appliance with damaged accessories. In the event of damage or
failure of the supplied charger, request repair or replacement from the dealer.
6. The starter can be used in any weather conditions (rain, snow, hot or cold weather). Do
not recharge in a damp environment. Do not attempt to start a frozen battery. Do not
immerse the booster in water or liquids, do not expose to splashes.
7. Never put the red clamp in contact with the black clamp and do not place the two
clamps in contact with the same metal object, to avoid any risk of a short circuit.
8. To avoid any risk of short circuit and to protect the positive (red) and negative (black)
clamps, always hook the clamps to their supports when not in use. The appliance is
equipped with lateral rails for winding the cables.
9. Do not expose the device to flames or sources of heat. Do not smoke when using it. Do
not use in the presence of flammable or explosive liquids, gases or dust. Use in
ventilated environments.
10. In the event of faults or failures, do not attempt to repair the jump starter, but always
contact your dealer. Any tampering or attempted repair in autonomy will result in the
invalidity of the warranty.
11. Never allow the jump starter to discharge completely and charge it periodically.
Damages caused by a deep discharge may be irreversible.
1
2
3
4
4
5
5
1
4

IMPORTANT: when the jump starter is not used, we recommend to keep it always
connected to the provided charger, or at least to recharge it once every 3 months.
2 - GENERAL FEATURES
1. Battery type: 12V 12Ah AGM (Absorbed Glass Mat) sealed lead battery, according to
IATA safety norms. The AGM sealed battery allows to place and use the jump starter in
whatever position.
2. The clamps are completely insulated and the copper cables are super flexible. The
cable section is 25 mm2 and 120 cm long, for maximum comfort.
3. The included battery charger BC SMART 2000 is provided with a microprocessor and an
automatic 8-steps charging algorithm. It can stay always connected to the jump starter
with no risk of damages and it can be used also for the care of other 12V batteries.
4. The embedded 12V 15A socket can be used both for charging the jump starter and as a
current output to recharge external 12V devices.
5. The jump starter is provided with a LED bar with a button, to check the internal battery
state of charge (from 20% to 100%).
6. Protection against voltage peaks.
3 - INDICATION OF THE STATE OF CHARGE
1. To check the of charge of the jump starter, press the LED bar button. Do not use the
product when 3 LEDs or less are on, but first recharge it completely, following the
instructions given in step 4 of the manual.
2. When the jump starter is connected to the battery charger BC SMART 2000, the number
of LEDs lit on the jump starter and the battery charger may differ. Please refer always to
the LED indicator of the battery charger.
4 - RECHARGING THE JUMP STARTER WITH BATTERY CHARGER
1. The jump starter’s kit includes the battery charger BC SMART 2000, completely
automatic fith 8 charging steps. To recharge the jump starter it is enough to connect the
battery charger to power outlet and to the 12V socket of the jump starter, using the
provided 12V adapter. Please recharge in a ventilated environment.
2. The green “CHARGE” LED of the battery charger blinks slowly during recovery and
charging, it blink fast during desulfation and it is steadily on during maintenance. The
device switches automatically from one step to the following one. For detailed
information about the charging algorithm and the charger’s operation, please refer to the
manual of the charger itself.
3. When all LEDs (one yellow and three green) on the charger’s LED voltmeter are on, the
jump starter is ready to use. However, it is recommended if possible to complete the
desulfation cycle and to wait for the green LED to be steadily on, In any case, the jump
starter can be disconnected from the battery charger in any moment while charging.
4. To recharge the jump starter through the clamps after starting a vehicle, before
disconnecting the appliance, wait a maximum of 2 minutes with the engine running, so
that the alternator can recharge the jump starter's battery.
Please keep in mind that it is recommended to keep the jump starter connected with the
battery charger BC SMART 2000 when it is not used!
5 - RECHARGING THE JUMP STARTER WITH AN EXTERNAL 12V BATTERY
If the battery of the jump starter is discharged and there is no chance to recharge it, the jump
starter’s supercapacitors can be recharged through a 12V battery in good conditions. Just
connect the jump starter’s clamps to the terminals of a charged 12V battery.
Charging in this mode takes a few minutes. However, a complete recharge is recommended
with the supplied charger as soon as possible.
6 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - EMERGENCY JUMP STARTING
Before jump starting the vehicle, please check that the vehicle is in neutral with the
handbrake on and the ignition key in OFF position. Read the vehicle’s manual and follow all
safety instructions. Make sure that all loads (lights, radio, air conditioning...) are switched off.
1. First connect the red (positive) clamp to the positive pole of the vehicle battery.
2. Next, connect the black (negative) clamp to the negative pole of the vehicle's battery or
to ground to the vehicle frame, away from the battery and the fuel line. Pay attention to
moving parts such as fan, straps, etc.
3. Move away from the battery and the jump starter when it starts running and make sure it
is in a stable position so that the engine vibrations following the jumpstart do not cause
it to fall. The length of cables is enough in most cases to position the starter on the
ground.
4. Once the vehicle is started, do not leave jump starter connected to vehicle for more than
2 minutes. Disconnect the black clamp (negative) first and then the red clamp (positive).
5. Reposition both clamps immediately on their respective supports.
6. Put the device in charge with the provided battery charger BC SMART 2000.
IMPORTANT: If the vehicle does not start within 10 seconds, do not insist. Let the jump
starter’s battery cool down for 3 minutes before to try again. Otherwise, the internal battery
could be irreversibly damaged (jump starting attempts have to be very short). In presence of
a faulty battery, this could reject the jump starter's charge. This could be the reason why the
vehicle does not start.
WARNING: A too intensive use and / or failure to comply with safety regulations may
increase the risk of explosion and damage to the unit and to nearby persons and
objects. Every attempt to jumpstart must be short and not insisted. Use only for 12V
vehicles with a maximum capacity of 10000cc.
7 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS –12V SOCKET
The jump starter’s 12V socket can be used as a portable power supply for all 12VDC devices
provided with a cigar socket adapter. The 12V socket is provided with an automatic overload
protection. Moreover, the socket can be used as a memory saver to supply a car’s on board
devices, when it’s necessary to disconnect the battery for replacement or for maintenance
operations. BC accessories range includes the adapter OBD Memory Saver (part number
710-OBDMS) to connect the jump starter’s 12V socket directly with a car’s OBD socket.
8 - WARRANTY
Forelettronica Srl offers a 2-years limited warranty on the jump starter for faults or
malfunctions due to materials or manufacturing. Parts whose deterioration is attributable to
use are considered excluded from the guarantee. The warranty is void in case of improper
use or tampering of any kind or repair carried out by an unauthorized technician. This
warranty is limited to the original purchaser: it is not transferable to third parties.
The warranty excludes implicit forms of warranty, including guarantees for damage caused
as a result of use of the device: Forelettronica Srl is deemed exonerated from any damage to
persons or property from the use of its products. The shipping costs for returning the
defective device are the responsibility of the purchaser.
2
3