Challenge JR5979 User manual

MAINTENANCE
Maintsnanca
Always inspect the jumpstart before use to ensure the cables are in gwd condition and
the clamps are Clean and free from corrosion. Have them replaced if any damage is
apparent. Keep clean by wiping with a drj cloth? Do not use solvents as a cleaning agent
12Volts output socket
A bu~lt-in reset device will shut off the power when the jumpstart overloads.
This device will reset after a few minutes and the lumpstart will resume normal
service condition agarn.
Replaceable fuse
The fuse wtll be blown out in the mse of overloading.
Unscrew the fuse cap (in position of item 4) and replace with a new ZA fuse,
the Jumpstart will then resume to wok.
NOTE: DISCONNECT APPLiANCE BEFORE YOU CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
Do not use the output socket and jumpstart at the same time.
The output can be as high as 13 volts after the jumpstart has been fully charged,
mnsult your appliane handbook to ensure it is safe to operate.
Do not allow the battery to be completely discharged as the charger can not
recover a deeply discharged batlery.
If faults unnot be remedied, contact the Helpline on 020 83916767
or help/[email protected]
GUARANTEE
The pmduct 1s guaranWd fw damesbc use fw m of 12 months against fatty manufacture u matends This
guarantee does rot affect the statutcq nghts d fhe conswner. If h Ihe event of any pmbm mwnq ptea?a
mntaa our Helpl~ne at tk
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CHALLENGE TOOLS
1 ROEBUCK PLACE, ROEBUCK ROAD. CHESSINGTON, SURREY KTS 1EU
Issue: OW003
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Jump Start

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PARTS LIST
Followbasic safety principles to redua? risk of pewnal injury, el-c shmk and fire.
Please read the following instructions prior tooperating this productand keep for future use
Do not letchildren handle the
the battery. then itshould be doneby a
jumpstart, all onlookersshould be qualified technician only and must be
away from yourwork area. Work in of the samespecificatron as the
an area thatis notcluttered. original.
Jumpstart may be usedoutdoors.
Do not leaveit exposed tothe
elements Do not use jumpstart in
damp or wet areas.
Protect the jumpstartfrom dlrect
sun Ilght. Donot use jumpstart near
flammable gases orliqulds check
cables before operation.Battery
may explode dueto over-heating.
Jumpstart IS designed for use w~th 12V
systems only Do notusejumpstart for
any purpose other than that is
designed. For bestperformance do nat
use more than
one output ata tlme.
When using the 12V DC outputsocket,
ensure that
the plug of theitem you are
to power hasthe positive lead to the
centre pin ofthe plug.
Do not carry the jumpstart by the
Jumpstart is notdesigned to beused
cable or pullthe cable to remove
as a replacementof a vehiclebattery.
the plug fromthe mains socket.
Protect the cable from sharp Never allow theNEGATlVE
and
objects, heat andoil. Have it POSITIVE
leads onthis unit totouch
replaced if damaged.
or to touch the same metalobject.
Always ensure the jumpstart is not
damaged. Do notoperate if inthe
case of any of the cablesis
damaged. Consult a qualified
personfor repair.
Do not attemptto repair otopen the
jumpstart (whichcontainsno user
serviceable parts).
Do not allowthebattery, at any time.
to become completely discharged.
The product should be kept fully
charged when notin use. Ifii w~ll be
kept in storage,then it must be
recharged every 3 rnontos.
The internal battery is a sealed
lead
acid battery. It isclassified as
non-spillable and has unique
sealing techniques toguarantee
that no electrolyteleakage will
occur. If it isnecessaryto replace
Ensure the postsand clamps ofthe
vehicle battery are perfectly clean
before use.
When connecting thejumpstart leads
to
a battery,always connectthe RED
(positive, +) clampto the unearthed
battery terminal first, then connect the
BLACK (negative, -)clamp to the
chassis or suitableengineboit, well
away from the battery and fuelline.
Toprevent battery overheatingand
consequent
damage, donot exceed
our recommendat~onsforlump starting.
When jumpstarting ensure the area is
well ventilated.
Do notattemptto boost chargethe
jumpstart's sealed battery.
b. Charging indieabr (Red)
c. Topup charge indicator (hllow)
12V Output smet

SPECIFICATiONS & FEATURES
Specificatmns
3attery Typ- Seald Lead Acid Batteq
Rechargeable
Maintenance Free
12VDC17AH
Voltage Output-
3, 6,9, 12hHs DC
Fluorescent Tub-- AWatts
FEATURES
Jumpstart is a productequipped with a rechargeable DC 12V battery asa power
supply. The sealed maintenance free heavy duty battery issafe to use and
transport
and allows the product to be storedin any position without risk of leakage.
It provides upto 50 hours of DC power dependingupon application forinput volts
of appliance. And it can be used inremote sites application or for emergency
application
as listed below.
1. Emergency booster power
The power battery can provide upto 400Amp (PeakSOOAMP) cranking powerto
start your carif the carbattery is dead.
2. DC 12V powersource
The unit isequippedwith acigaretteoutput socket,~tem 3, allowsmosl auto
. accessories I appliancessuch as carvacuum, car fan,electric, mini tireinflator
/deflator etc. drawing up to 8 amps to be powered. In the case of over Loading a
built in resetdevicewill shutoff the power and resetafter a few minutes. The
power lead, ttem6, can beused as anoutput lead tosupply 1 ZV via the jack
plug on thelead.
Cheek the appliance handbook toensure it issafe to usewith a 12V battery.
Special
adaptor maybe required.
3. Multiplevoltage output for auto electronic apdiance
Jumpstart also provides3 more voltageoutput jacks (3V. 6V & 9V), item 2,
for most commonauto electrical or electronic products suchas mini power
tools, radio, cassette,CD player
elc. A replaceable fuse, item 4, is applied
to protect theoutput circuit andthe connected device.
Check the appliancehandbook tosnsure it is safe to usewltha t2V battery.
Special adaptor maybe required.
4. Worklight
It is a built-in fluorescenttube and is protected by aclear guide Itcan be used as
a stand-alone lightsource by anind~vidual ONlOFF switch.Ffuorescenttube
can be replacedeasil y once there is malfunction.
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
WHEN TOCHARGE:
A top up charged 30 hours is recommended when you first purchase the
jumpstart.
a- The jumpstart MUST be recharged oncelhe Yellow LED, item Ic. comes on
when settingthe main switch, item 5 at 'ON' position.
The battery should be charged after each use to maintain maximum power.
Dependent on the amount the unit was used a top up charge of 5 or 6 hours may
be enough, you do not have to wait for the green full charge LED to comeon.
For maximumpower a top up charge of 5 to 6 hoursis recommendedbefore use.
If-theunit is in storage. have it fully recharged every 3 months.
/ HOW TOCHARGE
The internalbattery should on1 y be charged using theaccessories supplied.
Two means of charging theinternal battery are available:
A. Via 230v supply using the AC charger, item 11
Place jack plug of the AC charger Into the charging socket, item 8,
on side ofthe jumpstart.
Plug AC chargerinto a suitable230v 50Hz mainssocket.
Press
the switch, item 5 on position "CHA".
The Red charging LED, item I b, will come on indicating that charging istaking
pace.
The Green LED, item I a, will come OD ance thebattery is fully charged.
The unit
can be used beforethe fullcharge LED (Green) corneson, i.e.. the
battery is not full for less operating t~rne.
Disconnect thecharger.
B. Via 12v supply using the cigarette lighter adaptor, item 6
NOTE: Ensure that the supplyvehicle has a 12volt negativeearth system.
The engine of the supply vehicle needs runningto ensure charging
process. 1
The recommendedmethod of charging is via the AC charger.
Place jack plug of the cigareltelighter adaptor into thecharging socket, item 8,
on side ofthejumpstart.
Plug DC lead into the 12v c~garette socket on your car
Start the car.
The Red charging LED, item I b, will come on indicat~ngthat charging istaking
place.
This method of chargingonly ach~eves 75% of the maximum charge; i.e. the full
1
charge LED (Green) willnot come on.
/ NOTE:
If the Red LED does not come onduring the charging process, check the
replaceable fuse(item
4) and ensure the power connection ismsecure.
Have the blown-outfuse replacedwitha new onein the same rating ~f necessary.
CHARGING TIME:
w This wilivary considerably depending onseveral factors. the weather
conditions, howoftentheunit isused and the amount
of d~schargeofthe unit etc.

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