Projecta PJ-IS1400-2 User manual

and Portable Power Bank
INTELLI-START
12V LITHIUM JUMP STARTER
P/No. PJ-IS1400-2 PROJECTA.US
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference.
WARNINGS
• This unit has been designed for vehicles with 12V DC electrical systems only.
• Risk of explosive gas. Working in the vicinity of car batteries can be dangerous. Batteries
release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and jump starting. Before using this
jump starter, read and follow the instructions carefully. Follow all manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings of the vehicle’s battery and other equipment being used.
• Jump Start 12V DC lead acid and LiFePO4 batteries. Do not use to jump start dry cell
batteries commonly found in household appliances. These batteries may burst and seriously
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/fire.
• Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working at the vehicle and/or jump
starting a vehicle.
• The jump starter contains a sealed non-spillable Lithium Iron Phosphate battery (LiFePO4). This
must be disposed of properly.
• Ensure correct polarity when connecting to vehicle.
• The jump starter is not designed to be left outside for extended periods of time or submerged
in water.
• Do not store the jump starter in temperatures above 113°F (45˚C) or below 14°F(-10˚C) as this
can affect the health of the internal battery.
• Always wear eye protection when operating the jump starter.
• Although the jump starter has been designed to protect the battery, do not drop the jump
starter or attempt to pierce it in any way. This can result in an explosion and/or fire.
• If the jump starter is physically damaged in any way, it should not be used.
• Not intended for people (including children) with reduced physical or mental capability.
• Do not try and charge the unit via its own USB output as this will damage the jump starter and
the USB output.
• Using any USB cable other than what is supplied may reduce the charging performance of the
jump starter.
• Do not allow positive/red and negative/black clamp touching each other when in override
mode and 12V DC mode.
• When in manual override, pay careful attention not to reverse-connect clamp or short-circuit.
• Do not charge jump starter from laptop/computer USB ports.
• Do not leave clamps connected to external battery indefinitely for it will continuously drain the
jump starter battery.
• Make sure to have strong clamp connection to starting battery to maximize jump starting
current.

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IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION
• Charge the jump starter prior to use using the supplied USB charger. This may take up to 5
hours.
• Fully recharge the jump starter after every use to ensure your jump starter is ready for use
in case of an emergency.
• Do not allow the jump starter battery to become very flat. If the display shows ‘Low
Battery’ ensure the jump starter is charged immediately to ensure the maximum battery
life. Refer to “ERROR AND ALARM MESSAGES” section (page 10).
• The jump starter has a USB-C charging port. This allows the user to charge the jump starter
using a USB-C cable (5V DC, 3A).
• Always use the USB-C cable and chargers that are provided with the unit.
• To extend the life of your jump starter, do not let the battery charge level fall below 1 bar.
• To extend the life of the jump starter battery, do not charge in an environment above
113°F (45˚C) or below 32°F (0˚C).
FEATURES
RAPID RECHARGE TECHNOLOGY (RRT)
• The Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery can rapidly recover charge from the
vehicle’s alternator following a successful jump start. Leaving the clamps connected to
the vehicle’s battery for 40 seconds will recharge the jump starter to 100%1of the original
charge status. If left connected, will recharge for up to 10 minutes. Once the jump starter
is fully charged, the RRT will shut off avoiding overcharging.
LITHIUM SAFE
• Intelli-Start Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries are specifically designed for
cranking therefore purpose built for jump starting and are safer than Lithium Cobalt
(LiCoO2) battery types. The LiFePO4batteries provide more starts and have an operational
life of up to 2000 battery cycles.
JUMP STARTING PERFORMANCE
• This PJ-IS1400-2 is suitable for starting vehicles with up to 10 cylinder gas and 5L
diesel vehicles.
• With 40 seconds of rapid recharge after each jumpstart, the PJ-IS1400-2 will not need to be
recharged during the working day.
• It is recommended that the PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter is charged via the supplied 12-24V DC
USB socket charger and USB-C cable to maximize the jump starter performance.
INTUITIVE COLOR DISPLAY
• The intuitive color display makes the PJ-IS1400-2 easy for anyone to use with step by
step instructions.
BUILT IN LED FLOOD LIGHT
• Provides illumination for safer, more convenient operation at night.
• The flood light will timeout after 4 hours if left on. Users should take care to turn off flood
light when not used to preserve battery life.

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POWER BANK WITH 3A USB OUTPUT
• The PJ-IS1400-2 allows charging of phones, tablets, and other small portable devices.
5V DC USB CHARGING
• The PJ-IS1400-2 can be charged via a vehicle’s USB output or supplied 12-24V DC socket.
PREMIUM SPARK FREE CLAMPS
• Ensures safe jump starting.
ENGINE BAY SAFE OPERATION
• The PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter is light and compact compared to a conventional lead acid
jump starter. With best-in-class over-mold material which provides secure grip and impact
protection, it allows users to operate the unit on the engine or starter battery.
DESIGN FOR EASY TRANSPORTATION
• Ergonomically designed, the PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter is portable and compact compared
to a conventional high-power lead acid jump starters.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY
• The high quality 4-cell, 4Ah Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery delivers instant starting
power to petrol and diesel vehicles. The battery offers longer life, higher power density and
is inherently safer (compared to lead acid batteries and other lithium batteries e.g., Lithium
Cobalt (LiCoO2)). It is certified to meet International Standard UN 38.3.
ULTRA LONG SHELF LIFE
• The PJ-IS1400-2 features a special circuit designed to prevent the internal battery from
consuming current over extended period. Simply put, the user does not need to worry
about battery depletion over time between uses.
AUTOMATIC CELL BALANCED CHARGE CONTROL
• Automatically stops charging when the battery is fully charged. This initiates maintenance
mode, keeping the battery fully charged and ready for use. You can leave the unit on
charge indefinitely without the risk of overcharging.
UNPARALELLED SAFETY AND RELIABILITY
NO SOLDERED HIGH CURRENT CONNECTIONS
• All wired connections within jump starter are crimped and bolted to ensure maximum
reliability and current output.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION & ALARM
• Prevents sparking from accidental reverse connection.
• The PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter displays and sounds an alarm when the jump starter’s
clamps are connected incorrectly. Refer to “ERROR AND ALARM MESSAGES” section
(page 10).
OVER-TEMPERATURE PROTECTION
• The PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter has different layers of temperature protection. Should the
unit overheat by continuous or numerous jump starts, the unit will shut off automatically
and restart once the over-temperature condition subsides.

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UNDER AND OVER-VOLTAGE PROTECTION
• The PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter will deactivate and sound an alarm if connected to a vehicle
battery which is higher than 14.6V DC, or if the internal battery is discharged to a level
whereby the battery might be damaged.
SURGE PROTECTION
• The PJ-IS1400-2 features built in surge protection so you can safely jump starting of vehicles
with EFI (electronic fuel injection) and computer management systems.
SPECIFICATIONS
P/No. PJ-IS1400-2
Battery
Battery Capacity 4.0Ah at 12.8V DC, 16,000mAh at 3.2V DC, 51.2Wh
Battery Chemistry Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO)
Peak Amps 1400A
Clamp Power 500A
Nominal Voltage 12.8V DC
Battery Cycles 2000
Jumpstarter Leads
Length 15.75” (±400mm) Positive & Negative
Cable AWG 4
Polarity Protection MCU controlled with mechanical relay
Overload Protection MCU controlled with mechanical relay
Recharging
USB Charging Port 5V DC 3A max USB-C charging port, 3rd party
15W 120 AC V USB adaptors can be used (not provided)
USB 12/24V DC Socket 5V DC 3A max output (provided)
DC Charging May take up to 5 hours
Jump start Connection Voltages
Vehicle Voltage Range 2–14.6V DC
USB
USB Output 5V DC 3A max
USB Low Voltage Disconnect Battery voltage at 12V DC
Cable 1m long USB-A to USB-C
Dimensions, Weight & Environmental
Height 2.75”
Length 9”
Width 6.5” (with clamp attached)
Weight 3.5 lbs
Operating Temperature -4°F(-20˚C) to 140°F (60˚C)
Operating Temperature (charging) 32°F (0˚C) to 113°F (45˚C)
Storage Temperature (long term) 14°F (-10˚C) to 113°F (45˚C)
Ingress Protection IP65 (Rain Proof) with covers over the ports

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Charge
indicator
Jump starter
charging port
Full color
LCD screen
Premium spark
free clamps
LED work
light on/o
On/o
Jump start
Powerbank USB
charging port
LED
work light
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Premium EVA case
LCD DISPLAY SCREEN LAYOUT
PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter battery status.
Message Overview Icon.
PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter suggested action.
The LCD display shows the PJ-IS1400-2 jump starters status and
supports its operation. In addition to the primary function the
LCD display shows the following icons:
• USB icon (ON/OFF)
• Light icon (ON/OFF)
• PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter battery status icon
FULL/DEPLETED/LOW

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JUMP STARTER INSTRUCTIONS
Notes: • Instructions for negative grounded vehicles only. (Most vehicles after 1970 are
negative grounded).
• Before jump starting a vehicle, it is recommended to ensure the jump starter
is fully charged.
JUMP STARTING
Step Instruction Display
1The PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter should be charged for around 5 hours prior to first
use and as soon as possible after each use.
2If the PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter has been fully charged, step 3 can be skipped.
3Before connecting the PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter to a battery/vehicle, check the
PJ-IS1400-2 jump starter battery status by pressing the button.
If the PJ-IS1400-2 starts up and shows the welcome screen (1 second) following with
“Connect clamps” screen, you can proceed to next step.
The small battery icon should be in green or at least yellow.
4Before connecting the PJ-IS1400-2 clamps to the vehicle, turn the vehicle’s ignition to
OFF.
5On a Negative grounded vehilcle, connect to the positive battery post and a battery
ground. 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.
Make sure to connect clamps firmly to battery posts to maximize jump start current and
the battery posts are clean from grease and dust build-up.
DO NOT CONNECT TO FUEL LINE. Always double check you have proper connections.
6a Once the PJ-IS1400-2 has detected the vehicle battery voltage, press the button to
engage the jump start function.
6b The PJ-IS1400-2 is then ready for jump start.
7Turn the vehicle’s ignition to ON and start the vehicle.
8After the engine has started, leave the clamps connected for a minimum of 40 seconds to
allow the PJ-IS1400-2 RRT to charge the unit.
NOTE
The PJ-IS1400-2 will not switch OFF as long the clamps are connected to the vehicle
battery.
RRT (Rapid Recharge Technology) may take more than 40 seconds depending how
depleted the jump starter battery is.
9a To disconnect the PJ-IS1400-2 from the battery/vehicle, disconnect the black negative
(-) clamp from the negative battery pole of the battery. Disconnect the red positive (+)
clamp from the positive battery pole of the battery.
9b If clamps are left connected after vehicle has been jump started for an extended period,
the PJ-IS1400-2 will ask user to disconnect clamps.
10 To turn off the PJ-IS1400-2, press the power button.

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OVERRIDE MODE
Under normal conditions, the PJ-IS1400-2 automatically detects the jump start voltage.
However, the user is required to manually select output voltage if the vehicle battery voltage
is under 2V.
Vehicle Battery Voltage between 0V to 1V DC
Step Detail Display
1Press and hold the button to enter override mode.
2“12V OVERRIDE MODE” has been entered and your vehicle is ready to be
jump started.
WARNING
• Do not allow positive (+)/red and negative (-)/black clamps to touch each other whilst
jump starter is in override mode.
• Pay careful attention when enabling manual override; reverse-connection and short-
circuit protections are disabled.
FLOOD LIGHT
PJ-IS1400-2 provides the user with ample light when checking the vehicle’s various
compartments in low light conditions.
Step Detail Display
1Press button
Note:
• If the PJ-IS1400-2 flood light is in operation, the “LIGHT ON” icon will appear on the
display
• Flood light will turn off if the internal battery has low charge or after 4 hours if user
does not operate the unit.

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USB OUTPUT
The USB output allows the user to charge external compatible devices.
Step Detail Display
1If the PJ-IS1400-2 is not in jump starting operation, and the user connects an external
device to charge the following screen will be displayed.
Note: The USB output will be automatically disabled in the following conditions:
• PJ-IS1400-2 is turned off
• Once USB device is fully charged
• Exit mode
• Jump start mode
• Error mode
• Rapid Recharge (RRT) mode
• Low battery condition
• Battery temperature below -4°F(-20°C) or above 140°F (60°C,) or ambient temperate
above 113°F (45°C)
CHARGING
Step Detail Display
1Plug a USB-C cable into the USB-C port on the PJ-IS1400-2 to begin
charging the jump starter.
**Using a non-supplied charger and USB cable may extend
charge time.**
2The battery charging screen will be shown when the USB-C cable is
plugged into the USB-C socket of the PJ-IS1400-2.
3When the PJ-IS1400-2 is fully charged, it will display “CHARGING
COMPLETE”.
4The PJ-IS1400-2 will display the “CHARGER TIMEOUT” screen if the
charging cycle cannot be completed in 24 hours. The typical charging
time is 3 hours if the battery is at 50% state of charge.
Note: It is recommended to charge the PJ-IS1400-2 before the first use, as the PJ-IS1400-2 is shipped only partially
charged.

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UNDERSTANDING YOUR JUMP STARTER
ERROR AND ALARM MESSAGES
Error type Error detail Error display
Low battery The internal battery voltage of the PJ-IS1400-2
is too low for a jump start. Please charge the
PJ-IS1400-2 immediately.
Reverse
polarity
The clamps are reverse connected to the
vehicle battery. The clamps should be
disconnected and reconnect with the
correct polarity.
Overvoltage The vehicle battery voltage is too high for a 12V
DC vehicle. Please disconnect the clamp and
ask a qualified mechanic to check the vehicle’s
alternator.
Jump starter
timeout
The PJ-IS1400-2 will display the “CHARGER
TIMEOUT” screen if the charging cycle cannot
be completed in 24 hours.
Short circuit The PJ-IS1400-2 detected the clamps are short-
circuited. The PJ-IS1400-2 will not jump start until
the short circuit is resolved. Please disconnect the
clamps and check the vehicle electrical system.
Overload The PJ-IS1400-2 detected excess current
(more than the contactor and internal battery
can handle) occurred. Jump starting will be
disabled. Please disconnect the clamps and
check the vehicle electrical system.
Failure The PJ-IS1400-2 detected a malfunction of
internal contactors or abnormal internal battery
voltage.
Low
temperature
The operating temperature is too low for the
PJ-IS1400-2 to perform its required functions.
High
temperature
The operating temperature is too high for the
PJ-IS1400-2 to perform its required functions.
Surge
protection
failure
The jump starter has detected surge protection
system has failed. User is advised to contact
customer service.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. Can the PJ-IS1400-2 jump start vehicles at below 32°F (0°C)?
A. If the PJ-IS1400-2 operates at temperatures below 32°F (0°C), its jump start
rated performance will be reduced but it will start vehicles with lower clamp
output requirements.
TIP Turn on the flood lights to warm up the jump starter at the expense of
battery charge.
Q. Why didn’t my PJ-IS1400-2 start my vehicle?
A. There could be a number of reasons why the PJ-IS1400-2 did not start your
vehicle. Check the following:
• Ensure you have firm clamp connection to battery posts and the battery
posts are clean from grease and dust build-up.
• Ensure the PJ-IS1400-2 is fully charged. Press the POWER ( ) button
to check the battery state of charge.
• Ensure you have followed the correct operating procedure. Refer to page
7 (JUMP STARTING INSTRUCTIONS)
• Ensure the vehicle operates at 12V DC.
• If the ambient temperature is low < 59°F (<15˚C), the jump starting
performance will be reduced. Repeat the jump start routine 1–3 times as
the battery performance will improve with each concurrent jump start.
• Ensure the vehicle being jump started does not require a clamp output of
greater than 500A.
Q. What is Peak Amps?
A. Peak amps is the maximum current the battery in the PJ-IS1400-2 can produce.
Q. What is Clamp Power?
A. Clamp power is the maximum current available at the PJ-IS1400-2 clamps.

WARRANTY STATEMENT
Brown & Watson Incorporated USA (BWI USA) warrants their products to be free from failure in material and
workmanship from the date of original purchase for the noted period under normal use. The warranty is
voided due to misuse, abuse, alteration or damage caused by customer and product must be intact with no
modifications. The warranty covers the product only and not any related damages.
The product is not to be returned to the place of purchase. Warranty claims must be made directly with
BWI USA. Warranty claims can be made electronically via [email protected] or by contacting BWI USA at
888-489-9820. All warranty claims must be made by the original purchaser and include proof of purchase.
Pictures of the product may be required as well.
Products may be repaired or replaced at discretion of BWI USA. Product returned to BWI USA must be sent
prepaid using include the RMA number supplied by BWI USA or shipment will be returned. Replacement or
repaired products will be shipped out prepaid by BWI USA.
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