Projecta IS1500 User manual

12 Volt 1500 Amp Intelli-Start
LITHIUM JUMPSTARTER
P/No. IS1500

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference.
WARNINGS
• Do not jumpstart 24V batteries. This unit is designed for 12V vehicles only and will not
operate when used on 24V vehicles.
• Risk of explosive gas. Working in the vicinity of car batteries can be dangerous.
Batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and while jumpstarting
a battery. Before using this jumpstarter, read and follow the instructions carefully.
Follow all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings of the vehicle’s battery and other
equipment being used.
• Jumpstart lead acid batteries only. Do not use to jumpstart dry cell batteries commonly
found in household appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury and/or
property damage.
• Do not smoke, use matches, use a cigarette lighter, or allow a spark or flame near the battery.
• Do not allow metal to come in contact with the battery posts. It may spark or short-circuit the
battery and cause an explosion.
• Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery.
• The Jumpstarter contains a sealed non-spillable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery. It must be
disposed of properly.
• Ensure correct polarity when connecting to vehicle.
• Do not submerge jumpstarter in water, keep out of the rain.
• IS1500 is not rain proof and is not designed to be left outside of extended periods of time or
submerged in water.
• Do not store the jumpstarter in temperatures above 450C or below -100C as this can affect the
health of the battery.
IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION
• Charge the IS1500 jumpstarter prior to use, this may take up to 24 hours.
• Recharge the jumpstarter after every use and follow charging instructions.
• When the jumpstarter is not in use ensure it is always on charge.
• Do not allow the jumpstarter to become very flat. If the ‘Low’ BATTERY STATUS
LED is illuminated on the front of the unit, ensure the jumpstarter is charged
immediately.
FEATURES
RAPID RECHARGE TECHNOLOGY (RRT)
The Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery is able to rapidly recover charge from the
vehicles alternator. Leaving the clamps connected to the vehicle battery for 40 seconds will
recharge the jumpstarter to 100%* of the original charge status. Once the jumpstarter is fully
charged the RRT will shut off avoiding overcharging.

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JUMPSTARTING PERFORMANCE
This jumpstarter is designed to start vehicles that require a clamp output of up to 550 Amps
to start their engine. Fully charged with 20 seconds of RRT the IS1500 can do 150 petrol or
26 diesel starts (without a battery) or 300 petrol and 144 diesel emergency jumpstarts (with
flat vehicle battery**). With 40 seconds of RRT the jumpstarter will not need to be recharged
during the working day. However it is recommended that the IS1500 be charged on the dock
when not in use to increase the battery life by 10–20%.
ENGINE BAY SAFE OPERATION
The IS500 jumpstarter is light and compact compared to conventional Lead Acid jumpstarters.
With best in class over-mould material which provides secure grip and impact protection
allowing users to operate the unit on the engine or starter battery.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY
High quality 4-cell 8Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate battery delivers instant starting power
to petrol and diesel vehicles. The battery offers longer life, better power density and is
inherently safer (compared to lead acid batteries and other Lithium Batteries e.g. Lithium
Cobalt). It is certified to meet International Standard UN DOT 38.3.
ULTRA LOW BATTERY LEAKAGE CURRENT
A special circuit is added to prevent internal battery from leaking current. The user doesn’t need to
worry about battery depletion over time. Simply put it has longer shelf life between recharging.
DOCKING STATION FOR 240V
A slim and stable docking station is provided to allow the unit to be charged from a 240 Volt
AC outlet.
AUTOMATIC CELL BALANCED CHARGE CONTROL
Automatically stops charging when the battery is fully charged and initiates maintenance mode,
keeping the battery fully charged ready for use. You can leave the unit on change indefinitely
without the risk of overcharging. Using the docking station increases the life by 10–20%.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION & ALARM
Prevents sparking from accidental reverse connection. Alarm sounds when jumpstarter clamps
are connected incorrectly. If the alarm sounds check for reverse connection.
OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
Should the unit overheat by continuous or numerous jumpstarts, the unit will shut off
automatically and restart once the over-temperature condition subsides.
UNDER-VOLTAGE AND OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
The jumpstarter will deactivate and sound an alarm if connected to a vehicle battery which
is higher than 14.6V, or if the internal battery is discharged to a level whereby the battery
might be damaged.
BATTERY AND JUMPSTART STATUS INDICATION
Monitor the jumpstarter’s charge level and display jumpstart status from the easy to
read LED indicators and BATTERY STATUS button.
SURGE PROTECTION
Allows safe jumpstarting of vehicles with EFI (electronic fuel injection) and computer
management systems.
*Under normal conditions with a fully functioning alternator.
**Tested on Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel and Ford Territory 4.0L Petrol with a flat battery on good condition.

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Battery
Battery Capacity 8Ah
Battery Chemistry Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Peak Amps 1500A
Clamp output 550A
Number of Jumpstarts (vehicle without 150 Starts (Petrol), 26 Starts (Diesel) UNLIMITED
a battery) with 40 sec RRT*
Number of Emergency Jumpstarts (with a 300 Starts (Petrol), 144 Starts (Diesel) UNLIMITED
flat vehicle battery**) with 40 sec RRT*
Battery Cycles 2000
Jumpstarter Leads
Length 0.55 metres
Cable 20mm2 pure copper wire
Polarity protection Automatic solenoid control
Recharging
Via Charger Docking Station
Source 112V/1A AC Adaptor
Main Charge Internally cell-balanced Constant Current/Constant Voltage
Maintenance Charge Constant Voltage at 14.6V
Jumpstart Connection Voltages
Auto Connect 3.0V–15.0V
Override <3.0V
Jumpstarter
Weight 4Kg
Dimensions
Height 196mm
Length 235mm
Width 180mm
Lead Length 550mm
Operating Temperature -100C to 600C (Discharge), 00C – 450C (Charge)
Storage Temperature -100C to 450C
*Under normal conditions with a fully functioning alternator.
**Tested on Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel and Ford Territory 4.0L Petrol with a flat battery on good condition.
SPECIFICATIONS

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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Battery Status LED Jumpstart Status LED Audio Alarm Description
On Charging
Yellow (Flashing) The jumpstarter is being charged
Green (Solid) The jumpstarter is fully charged
Rapid Recharge from Alternator
Red/Green (Flashing) The jumpstarter is being charged
Green (Flashing) The jumpstarter is fully charged
Not On Charge – Press “Test” Button to Check internal Battery Status
Green (Solid) Battery is full and ready for use
Yellow (Solid) Not fully charged but still good to use
Red (Solid) Internal battery voltage is low and needs
to be charged. It might not have sufficient
capacity to jumpstart the vehicle.
Red (Flashing) Internal battery voltage is too low and
needs to be charged immediately.
Jumpstarter connected to the car battery (>3V) or Press Override Button
Green (Solid)
Error Indication
Red (Solid) On Reverse Connection or Input over-voltage
is detected
Red (Flashing) On Short-circuit, overload or over-temperature
is detected
LED INDICATION
Jumpstarter Battery
Status Indicator (LED)
Jumpstarter Battery Status
Test Button Ergonomic, Easy to
Grip Handle
Jumpstarter Status
Indicator (LED)
Durable rubber
over moulded
body
Premium Spark
Free Clamps
Docking Station Charging Pins
AC Charger
Compact and
Lightweight
Reinforced cable
connection
Override Button

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VEHICLE JUMPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Instructions for negatively earthed vehicles only.
1. Charge your jumpstarter for 24 hours prior to first use and as soon as possible after each use.
2. Before making any connections, check the jumpstarter battery status by pressing the red
BATTERY STATUS button:
Green LED: Full Charge. Ready to use.
Yellow LED: Medium charge. Ready to use, but recharge recommended.
Red LED: Low charge. Need to be recharged and Not recommend to use.
Flash Red LED: Need to be recharged immediately.
3. Turn your vehicle’s ignition to OFF before connecting the jumpstarter’s clamps to your vehicle.
4. Connect the red positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the vehicle battery, then
connect the black negative (-) clamp to the negative (-) terminal of the battery or a non-moving
metal part of the engine block. DO NOT CONNECT TO FUEL LINE. Always double check you
have proper connections.
5. Check Jumpstarter Status LED:
Red: If illuminated check that the vehicle being jumpstarted is 12V, or the jumpstart
cables are incorrectly connected onto the vehicle battery. This jumpstarter is suitable
for 12V vehicles only.
Green: Ready to jumpstart.
None: If neither LED is illuminated, check that the clamps are correctly connected with good
contact. If the LED’s remain unilluminated it may indicate that the vehicle’s battery
is below 2.6V, the jumpstarter will only activate when connected to a battery above
2.6V. In this circumstance ensure all connections are correct and then press the
OVERRIDE button for 2 seconds to engage the jumpstarter.
6. Turn the vehicle’s ignition to ON and start the vehicle.
7. After the engine has started leave the clamps connected for 40 seconds to allow the jumpstarter
recovery to occur (optional). Then disconnect the black clamp and then the red clamp.
8. Recharge jumpstarter.
Note: With the use of RRT the jumpstarter does not require charging during the working day,
however while not it use it should stored on the docking station to increase the life by 10–20%
CHARGING WITH AC ADAPTOR
IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER ANY APPLIANCE FROM THE JUMPSTARTER WHILE IT IS BEING
CHARGED USING THE AC CHARGER.
1. To charge, plug the output end of the AC adaptor into the charging socket (back of charging
dock) and connect the AC adaptor to a 240VAC outlet and turn it ‘ON’.
2. The Battery Status LED will illuminate orange when charging and green when the jumpstarter
is fully charged. The jumpstarter will automatically stop charging and the jumpstarter will
initiate maintenance charge mode keeping the battery fully charged and ready for use
without the risk of overcharging.
Charging time: 4–6 hours if the battery is down to 50% of its capacity.
WHEN TO CHARGE
To prolong the life of your jumpstarter battery it is recommended to charge the jumpstarter
after each use. If the jumpstarter is not being used, it is recommended to leave the
jumpstarter permanently on charge ensuring the battery is always maintained fully charged
and ready for use. It is recommended to charge the jumpstarter before the first use as the
jumpstarter is shipped only partially charged.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How many jumpstarts can a fully charged IS1500 do?
A. 150 petrol/26 diesel jumpstarts with 20 sec RRT (vehicle without a battery) or 300 petrol/144
diesel emergency jumpstarts (with a flat vehicle battery**). With 40 seconds of RRT IS1500
will do an UNLIMITED* number of starts.
Q. Why does my jumpstarter take so long to charge?
A. Lower charging rate can lengthen the battery life. The built-in charging circuit provides gentle
and cell-balanced 2-stage charge for the internal lithium iron phosphate battery.
Q. Can IS1500 jumpstart vehicles at below zero temperature?
A. If IS1500 operates at temperatures below zero degrees, its jumpstart capacity will be reduced
but it will start vehicles with lower clamp output requirements.
Q. Why didn’t my jumpstarter start my vehicle?
A. There could be a number of reasons why the jumpstarter did not start your vehicle.
Check the following:
1. Ensure the jumpstarter is fully charged. Press the BATTERY STATUS button to check the
condition of the battery.
2. Ensure you have followed the correct operating procedure. Refer to page 6 (Vehicle
Jumpstarting Instructions)
3. Ensure the vehicle operates at 12V DC.
4. If the ambient temperature is low (<150C), the jumpstarter capacity will be reduced.
Repeat the jumpstart routine 1–3 times as the battery performance will improve with
each jumpstart.
5. Ensure the vehicle being jumpstarted does not require a clamp output of greater than
550 Amps in order to jumpstart the vehicle.
Q. What is Peak Amps?
A. Peak amps is the maximum current the battery in the Jumpstarter can produce.
Q. What is Clamp Power?
A. Clamp power is the maximum current available at the clamps.
*Under normal conditions with a fully functioning alternator.
**Tested on Ford Ranger 3.2L Diesel and Ford Territory 4.0L Petrol with a flat battery on good condition.

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Issue 1 7.10.16
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