King Canada 8400 User manual

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EMERGENCY POWER SOURCE
&AIR COMPRESSOR
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INSTRUCTION MANUAL
MODEL: 8400
WARRANTY INFORMATION
2-YEAR
LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR THIS EMERGENCY KIT
KING CANADA TOOLS
OFFERS A 2-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
FOR NON-COMMERCIAL USE.
PROOF OF PURCHASE
Please keep your dated proof of purchase for warranty and servicing purposes.
LIMITED TOOL WARRANTY
King Canada makes every effort to ensure that this product meets high quality and
durability standards. King Canada warrants to the original retail consumer a 2-year
limited warranty as of the date the product was purchased at retail and that each
product is free from defects in materials. Warranty does not apply to defects due
directly or indirectly to misuse, abuse, normal wear and tear, negligence or
accidents, repairs done by an unauthorized service center,alterations and lack of
maintenance. King Canada shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons
or property or for incidental, special or consequential damages arising from the use
of our products.
Totake advantage of this limited warranty,return the product at your expense
together with your dated proof of purshase to an authorized King Canada service
center. Contact your retailer or visit our web site at www.kingcanada.com for an
updated listing of our authorized service centers. In cooperation with our authorized
serviced center,King Canada will either repair or replace the product if any part or
parts covered under this warranty which examination proves to be defective in
workmanship or material during the warranty period.
KING CANADA INC. DORVAL, QUÉBEC, CANADA H9P 2Y4
www.kingcanada.com

1. KNOW YOUR TOOL. Read and understand the instruction manual and labels affixed to
the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as its specific potential hazards.
2. Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose them to rain. Keep work area
well lit and provide adequate surrounding work space.
3. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or the attachment to do a job for which it was
not designed.
4. MAINTAIN TOOL WITH CARE. Keep tool clean for best and safest performance. Follow
instructions for operation and changing accessories.
5. DISCONNECT TOOLS. Before servicing, when changing accessories or attachments.
6. AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the switch is in the ‘’OFF’’ position.
7. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the manual for recommended
accessories. Follow the instructions that accompany the accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause hazards.
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. DO NOT CONNECT THE BLACK NEGATIVE (-) CLAMP TOTHE NEGATIVE (-)
BATTERY TERMINAL.
2. IMPROPER USE OF THIS UNIT MAY RESULTIN BODILY INJURY SUCH AS BURNS
OR BLINDNESS.
3. This unit contains asealed, lead-acid battery that should be kept at full charge. Charge
battery when first received, immediately after each use, and once a month if not used.
4. Working near a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal operation. Do not face the battery during connection and stay away as
far as possible from the battery being chanrged.
5. Read and follow instruction manual and those from the vehicle’sbattery and
electrical system. Review all caution markings on these products and on the engine
before charging.
6. Have water and soap at hand in case the battery acid contacts skin, eyes or clothing.
Avoid touching eyes while working near battery. If battery acid contacts your skin, eyes
or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters the eye, immediately
flood with water for at least 10 minutes and then get medical attention as soon as
possible.
7. Do not smoke or allows sparks in the vicinity of the battery.
8. Be careful with metal tools contacting the vehicle battery. Contact between metal
and the positive battery post may cause a spark, or short-circuit the vehicle battery or
some other electrical component.
9. Remove metal personal items such as rings or bracelets when using the battery.
10. Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery.
11. Do not allow the booster cable clamps to touch each other or a peice of metal at the
same time.
12. Only charge lead-acid batteries, do not attempt to charge dry-cell batteries as they
might burst or cause injury.
GENERAL & SPECIFIC
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
POWER SOURCE & AIR COMPRESSOR
1. Work light (1 of 2)
2. Charging indicator light
3. 12V DC output switch
4. Air compressor switch
5. Work light switch
6. Main power switch
7. Power level indicator lights
8. Compressor pressure gauge
9. Negative (-) booster clamp
10. 12V DC adaptor input charging jack
11. 15 Amp fuse
12. Positive (+) booster clamp
13. 3 x 12V automotive power outlets
14. Rear storage compartment
15. Air hose with quick connect chuck
16. 120V AC power adaptor
17. 12V DC automotive power adaptor
18. Inflator nozzles and ball inflator needle
19. Replacement light bulb
20. Replacement 15 Amp fuse.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ..........................................................................................................................8400
Power ................................................18 amp/hour sealed lead-acid rechargeable battery
DC Output ....................................................................................12V, 10 amps max total
Current ......................................................................900 peak amps, 500 cranking amps
Compressor............................................................................................................250 PSI
Work lights ..............................................................3W, 12V double ended incandescent
AC charger ..............................................................................120V AC, 12V DC 500 mA
DC charger ............................................................................................................12V DC
Fuse ..................................................................................15 Amp (ATC-15 or equivalent)
Temperature ........................................................Range (-200to 600C) ideal temp = 250C

OPERATING YOUR
POWER SOURCE & AIR COMPRESSOR
CHARGING THE POWER SUPPLY BATTERY
IMPORTANT:This unit contains a sealed lead-acid battery. This unit comes partially
charged and it should be fully charged for at least 12 hours before initial use.
Charging the Power Source battery with residential power using 120V AC power adaptor
1. First make sure the main power switch is in the Off
position.
2. Remove AC power adaptor (A) Fig.1 from the rear
storage compartment. Plug the AC power adaptor into
any 120 Volt AC wall outlet and connect the other end
into the Input charging jack (B).
3. The charging indicator light will turn on to indicate that
the battery is charging.
4. To check the power level of the battery during charging,
simply turn the main switch to On and check the power level indicator lights.
Red light-Battery is dead, recharge.
Amber light-Battery is weak, recharge.
One green light-good charge.
Two green lights-full charge.
Charging the Power Source battery in your vehicle using 12V DC power adaptor
1. First make sure the main power switch is in the Off
position and that the vehicle is running.
2. Remove 12V DC power adaptor (A) Fig.2 from the rear
storage compartment. Plug the cigarette lighter end of
the cord into the vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket.
Connect the other end into the Input charging jack (B).
You can now recharge the Power Source battery for as
long as your vehicle is running.
Warning! Do not drive the vehicle during charging and do not charge for more than 36 hours.
Some vehicles’ cigarette lighters and 12V power ports do not operate unless the vehicle
ignition is in the necessary position.
3. The charging indicator light will turn on to indicate that the battery is charging.
4. To check the power level of the battery during charging, simply turn the main switch to
On and check the power level indicator lights.
Charging note: Keep battery at full charge, ready for emergencies. Frequent recharging
will not harm the battery, it will actually improve the performance of the internal battery. If
the battery is kept in a discharged state, damage due to sulfation could be permanent,
resulting in continuing and irreparable poor performance. When not in use, charge once a
month.
Figure 1
Figure 2
OPERATING YOUR
POWER SOURCE & AIR COMPRESSOR
JUMPSTARTING AN ENGINE
WARNING:This unit must be fully charged to start an engine.
If your vehicle’s battery is too weak to start your car, you can use this Power Source to start
it. Before starting, make sure all vehicle lights, radio, heater, etc are all turned off.
1. Check your vehicle’s manual for special instructions before attempting to charge your
vehicle battery.
2. For maximum power from the Power Source, make sure all switches are off.
WARNING!
•Do not attempt to charge a battery with frozen electrolyte.
•Booster clamps are not switched by the main power switch and are always live, never
allow the clamps to touch each other or a common piece of metal.
•Working with lead-acid batteries is dangerous! Batteries generate explosive gases
during normal operation. Do not face the battery during connection and stay as far as
possible away from the battery being charged.
3. Place the Power Source on a flat surface within the
vehicle engine compartment so it is stable and close
enough to reach the positive terminal of the battery with
the red positive (+) clamp.
4. Remove the booster clamps from the holsters, securely
connect the positive (red +) clamp (A) Fig.3 to the
positive (+) terminal of the vehicle battery. Do not allow
the positive (+) clamp to touch any part of the vehicle
other than the positive (+) terminal of the battery. This
could cause a short to the vehicle’selectrical system
resulting in expensive damage to the vehicle electronic
equipment.
5. Securely connect the negative (black -) clamp (B) to a grounded point such as the metal
of the engine or vehicle chassis, as far away from the battery as possible.
WARNING! •Do not connect the negative (-) clamp to the negative (-) terminal of your
vehicle battery, this will cause sparking in close proximity to the batteries natural explosive
gases, possibly leading to an explosion.
6. Turn the main switch to the On position and start your vehicle.
7. Once the vehicle has started, disconnect the negative (-) clamp first and reposition it in
the clamp holster.
8. Then disconnect the positive (+) clamp and reposition it in the clamp holster.
If your vehicle doesn’t start within 10 seconds, allow the Power Source battery to cool
down for a few minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again.
If your vehicle battery is completely dead and the ignition lights don’t come on, let the
Power Source remain connected to the vehicle battery for 10-20 minutes before
attempting to start the vehicle.
Do not operate 12V accessories from the Power Source while trying to start the vehicle.
Figure 3

OPERATING YOUR
POWER SOURCE & AIR COMPRESSOR
POWERING 12V ACCESSORIES
The three 12V DC automotive power outlets will operate most 12V accessories which draw
up to a total of 10 amps or less. When fully charged, the Power Source will supply power
to a 10 amp accessory for approximately 1 hour, a 6 amp accessory for approximately 2
hours and a 4 amp accessory for approximately 3 hours.
1. Make sure the 12V DC On/Off switch is in the Off position.
2. Remove the protective rubber cover from one of the 12V DC outlets and plug the
automotive adaptor from your 12V accessory into the 12V DC outlet.
3. Turn the main switch to the On position, then turn the 12V DC output switch to the On
position.
WARNING!
•The 12V DC power outlets are protected by a fuse which prevents damage to the unit in
case of short circuit or overdrawn current (amps). If the fuse blows, turn the main power
switch to the Off position, disconnect 12V accessory and replace fuse (see maintenance
section).
USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR
WARNING! Do not over-inflate! Always watch the front mounted pressure gauge when inflating.
1. To use the air compressor, open the rear storage compartment and pull out the air hose
and quick connect chuck.
2. Make sure the chuck lever is in the up position, place the chuck over the valve stem of
the tire and fold the lever down to lock the chuck.
3. Turn the main switch to the On position, then turn the air compressor switch to the On
position.
4. Monitor the air pressure gauge during the operation.
5. Once the desired pressure is reached, turn the air compressor off by turning the air
compressor switch to the Offposition.
6. Flip the chuck lever back to the up position and disconnect the air hose.
7. Toinflate other articles, select the appropriate nozzle or needle and insert it into the air
hose chuck. Fold the lever down to lock the nozzle or needle and inflate article.
WARNING!
•Allow the air compressor to cool down approximately 5 minutes between inflation of each
tire. This air compressor should not run continuously for more than 10 minutes.
Over-use could cause over-heating and motor failure.
USING THE TWIN WORK LIGHTS
The twin work lights are controlled by the light On/Off switch located on the front panel. To
turn the work lights on, turn the main power switch to the On position, then turn the light
switch to the On position. To turn them off, turn the light switch to the Off position.
MAINTENANCE
FUSE REPLACEMENT
The 15 Amp main unit fuse is a fast-acting ATC-15 or equivalent blue automotive
blade-type fuse. To check a fuse;
1. First make sure the main power switch is in the Off position.
2. Pull the fuse out from the fuse socket on the front panel.
3. Check the filament between the two blades, if it is broken or melted, replace it with the
replacement fuse supplied or a fast-acting ATC-15 or equivalent blue automotive
blade-type fuse.
WARNING!
•Never replace the fuse with one that has a higher amperage rating.
MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs, maintenance and
adjustments should be performed by an authorized service center or other qualified
service technician, always using identical replacement parts.
1. Air vents of the tool should be cleaned regularly to avoid overheating of the motor which
is caused by the blocking of the air vents.
2. DON’T clean this tool with water, as no liquid is allowed on or in the tool body. Clean the
tool with a dry,clean cloth only.
3. DON’T allow petroleum based products to come into contact with the plastic parts of the
tool, as they contain chemicals that can damage or destroy the plastic parts.
DISPOSAL
This Power Source contains a sealed, non-spillable lead-acid battery. IT MUST BE
DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.Contact your local recycling authorities for information on
disposal.
Risk of explosion: Do not place in fire or incinerate.
PARTS DIAGRAM & PARTS LISTS
Refer to the Parts section of the King Canada web site for the most updated parts diagram
and parts list.