QuickCable iStart User manual

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12 Volt Portable Power Pack
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IMPORTANT

Do Not Return the Portable Power Pack to the Place of Purchase.
The Manufacturer warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship for one (1) year from the date
of original retail purchase. At our option we will repair or replace.
All replacements will be at the sole discretion of the manufacturer, and subject to visual and internal inspection. Any
battery replacement will be on a prorated, escalating cost basis to the purchaser, prorated monthly for a 12 month period
from the date of purchase (with proof of purchase), and increasing in 1/12th increments monthly up to the retail battery
price set by the manufacturer. Batteries returned with melted terminals, due to under/over charging or
misuse, will not be covered under warranty.
EXCEPT FOR THIS LIMITED WARRANTY, THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT MADE AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, INCLUDING
BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THIS LIMITED, CONDITIONAL WARRANTY PROVIDES THE EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY FOR ANY CLAIM OR DAMAGE EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE REQUIRED BY LAW.
This warranty excludes and does not cover defects or failures of your Portable Power Pack due to any cause other than
defects in material or workmanship, including without limitation any malfunctions or failures caused by repairs made
by an unauthorized person, mishandling, modifications, normal wear, improper storage and unreasonable use or damage.
IN NO EVENT SHALL THE MANUFACTURER BE LIABLE FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations
or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
Any claim relating to the Portable Power Pack must be submitted within one (1) year of purchase and must be sent to
Quick Cable in the U.S.A. or Canada. If any portion of this warranty or limitation of rights and remedies is found to be
unenforceable, then the remainder of this document shall remain in full force and effect.
To obtain service under this warranty:
1. Call Technical Service toll free in U.S.A. 1 [phone] or in Canada 1 [phone]. Have your
Portable Power Pack & power supply near the phone and a technician will help you diagnose the problem.
2. When an in-warranty battery is in need of replacement, you must send or fax a copy of your
purchase receipt to Technical Service and call the Service Center for instructions. A replacement
battery will be sent to you freight prepaid, and you will be charged for the prorated amount on
your credit card.
3. Any misuse of this unit will void this warranty.
Quick Cable Canada Limited
6395 Kestrel Road
Mississauga, Ontario Canada L5T 1Z5
1.800.728.1742
X-890163A
For disposal and/or recycling in your area, please
call 800.253.2687 or go to www.cleanup.org.
IT IS ILLEGAL TO DISPOSE OF LEAD
ACID BATTERIES IN THE TRASH!
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Cable Corporation. All rights reserved.
If your Portable Power Pack is out of warranty, and fails, it may not be economical to repair.
Before disposing of unit, disassemble, remove battery and recycle.
CAUTION
CAUTION: The operating manual of your car or truck, supersedes any general information about
Portable Power Packs or this instruction sheet.
PORTABLE POWER PACK LIMITED WARRANTY
Quick Cable Corporation
3700 Quick Drive
Franksville, WI U.S.A. 53126-0509
1.800.558.8667

Components
1 Positive (+) Jumper Cable (RED) Grip
2 Negative (-) Jumper Cable (BLACK) Grip
3 Clamp Storage Tab
4 Work Light, Center Off, Test Battery Level
5 Built-in Work Light
6 Battery Status LED Indicator Lights
7 Charging LED Indicator Lights
8 12 V DC Power Outlet
9 120 V AC Charging Port
10 On/Off Switch
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After approximately 10 seconds of continuous cranking of your motor/ignition, stop and wait for 1 minute. This
prevents any damage that could occur to your Portable Power Pack or vehicle battery due to overheating. You
can turn your Portable Power Pack back on in approximately 1 minute after this cooling off period.
You can then resume attempts to start your vehicle.
WARNING: Failure to follow the instructions below may result in personal injury, damage to your vehicle and the
possibility of an explosion. Read the entire Owner’s Manual before use. Always wear safety glasses during use.
Use only in well ventilated areas. Indoor use is not recommended.
IF BATTERY LEVEL IS ALLOWED TO DROP BELOW LOW LEVEL, PERMANENT DAMAGE TO THE
BATTERY WILL OCCUR AND YOUR RESCUE PORTABLE POWER PACK WILL NOT OPERATE EFFECTIVELY.
WARNING

For disposal and/or recycling in your area, please call [phone]
or go to www.cleanup.org
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may
cause severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.
CONTAINS A SEALED NON-SPILLABLE
LEAD ACID BATTERY. IT IS ILLEGAL TO
DISPOSE OF THESE BATTERIES IN THE
TRASH. PLEASE DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.
WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING: Always wear eye protection when working with or around Lead Acid Batteries.
WARNING: If splashed by battery acid, immediately flush the area of the splash with clean
water/ if a burning sensation is felt or any blistering occurs, seek medical help. If acid is
splashed in the eyes, flush eyes with clean water continously and seek medical help.
WARNING: All Lead Acid Batteries generate hydrogen gas during normal operation, this process
increases during a rapid discharge period such as when using for jumpstarting. Hydrogen gas
and battery acid (sulfuric acid) can be:
• Explosive • Poisonous to breathe
• Corrosive & will burn skin, eyes & hair • Highly flammable
• Damaging to unprotected metals • Damaging to natural fiber clothing
WARNING: To avoid explosion and/or the possibility of an explosion, or being exposed to
battery acid:
1. Only use your iStart Portable Power Pack in a well ventilated area, indoor use is not
recommended.
2. Follow all instructions in this manual which refers specifically to your unit.
Performance Guidelines & Precautions
Maintenance
1. Keep the iStart Portable Power Pack battery fully charged to a
“full level” at all times. Please refer to the RECHARGE
INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual for details.
2. Keep the iStart Portable Power Pack cable clamps free of debris
and clean of dirt or other foreign objects. This will assure that the
connection to the battery will be proper and correct.
3. Your iStart Portable Power Pack does not require any oil or other
lubricants. DO NOT attempt to use any other liquids, fluids, etc.
to lubricate.
4. Store your iStart Portable Power Pack (when not in use) in a dry
area and avoid keeping it in a damp location.
5. Avoid exposing your iStart Portable Power Pack to excessively hot
or excessively cold temperatures for lengthy periods of time. It is
best to store you iStart within a temperature range between
60˚F to 85˚F. If the iStart Portable Power Pack gets dirty, simply
wipe down with a damp cloth to clean.
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Instructions
1. Turn ignition off before making cable connections.
2. DO NOT touch red positive (+) clamp to black
negative (-) clamp.
3. Use in well ventilated area, shield eyes.
4. Prior to connection, make sure your iStart ON/OFF
switch is in the OFF position.
5. Connect red positive (+) clamp to positive (+) battery
terminal first. Connect black negative (-) clamp to a
non-moving metal part of the engine (ground).
If there is a beeping, reverse the clamp hook-ups.
The beeping should stop when properly connected.
6. Turn the ON/OFF power switch to the ON position
and start your vehicle. (Never turn your Portable Power
Pack on if there is a beeping sound.)
7. After starting vehicle, turn the iStart ON/OFF switch
to the OFF position.
8. Disconnect the black negative (-) clamp first, then
disconnect the red positive (+) clamp.
9. Always wrap jumper cables securely into place
after use.
10. After use, recharge your iStart.
11. Frequently check charge level of battery.
To operate the built-in work light, turn light switch on the
control panel to the ON position. Turn light off when not in
use to extend the life of the battery.
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Get Started
Work Light Operation
The iStart is a versatile Portable Power Pack and 12 Volt DC power source that
can also be used with a DC to AC Inverter (not included) to provide 110 - 120
volt power to run small AC equipment and appliances.
Please read all operating instructions thoroughly before using.
To ensure maximum battery life, always charge your iStart at least every 30
days and after each use. Extreme fluctuations of either hot or cold outside
temperatures may require charging more often.
CAUTION: Read and Follow All Safety Rules and Operating Instructions Before Using
This Product.
PLEASE CHARGE YOUR iSTART PORTABLE POWER PACK IMMEDIATELY UPON REMOVING FROM THE
CARTON FOR AT LEAST 24 HOURS.
CAUTION

Battery Care
Use as a DC Power Source (12 Volt Accessories)
The iStart has a powerful compact sealed lead acid battery. When it is
fully charged, it has the ability to start multiple vehicles with a 3 to 5
minute wait between each use. Extreme hot or cold temperatures will
vary the performance. The unit will operate; however, the power output
will be lessened.
DO NOT store the iStart in your vehicle during periods of extreme
hot or cold temperatures; this may diminish the ability of the unit
to operate properly or cause it to not operate at all. For optimum
performance always store at room temperature and recharge every 30
days and after each use.
For 12 volt DC accessories equipped with a male DC cigarette lighter
type plug, simply plug the male plug into the female receptacle on the
unit. The 12 volt female receptacle is identified with the words “12
volt DC” on the receptacle cover.
You may operate all 12 volt accessories equipped with a male cigarette
lighter type plug. These include cell phones, laptop computers, radios,
TV’s, camcorders, spotlights, electric tools, air compressors, vacuums,
etc.
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Performance Guidelines & Precautions
To recharge:
1. Attach a two prong receptacle extension cord to the male end of
the unit.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 110/120 volt AC wall outlet.
3. The RED charging LED with glow when extension cord is plugged
into the wall and will remain ON during the charging process.
4. Turn the LIGHT/OFF/TEST switch to the TEST position to determine
the battery charge level at any time. The RED LED indicates a
battery level of 75% or less charge level and the unit must be
recharged. The YELLOW LED indicates a 75% to 95% charge
level, but the iStart still needs to be recharged. The GREEN
LED indicates a 95% to Full Charge.
5. Once the unit is charged, unplug the unit from the 110/120
volt AC wall outlet.
6. Turn LIGHT/OFF/TEST switch to the off position.
For best results when using your iStart as a Portable Power Pack, please
note the following:
1. Clean the battery terminals of the vehicle battery before
connecting the clamps to the vehicle. Use a battery post cleaner
brush to remove corrosion from the battery posts.
Solutions 510420 & 510430 will neutralize the gray/white
corrosive material (see www.quickcable.com for more information).
2. Make sure your connections are solid before attempting to start
the vehicle, twist or rock the clamps slightly until you can feel
a tight connection.
To maximize unit life, always protect the unit from direct sunlight,
moisture and heat sources. This unit is designed to be used only with
vehicles with 12 volt systems. This unit is not designed to be used as a
replacement for a vehicle battery.
GREEN - 95% to full charge
YELLOW - 75% to 95% charge
RED - 75% or less charge level
(unit must be recharged)
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