Sealey POWERSTART200 - Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructions and
properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. MAKE CAREFUL NOTE OF SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS, WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS. THIS PRODUCT SHOULD ONLY BE USED FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
CAUSE DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY AND WILL INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE USE.
2. SPECIFICATIONS
1. FEATURES
IMPORTANT: To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer
of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of the battery. Remember to review warning marks on all products and on engines.
3.1.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
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Ensure that there is another person within hearing distance and close enough to come to your aid should a problem arise when working near a
lead-acid battery.
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Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing or eyes.
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Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes while working near battery.
 Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contacts skin or clothing. If acid enters eye, flush eye immediately with cool, clean
running water for at least 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.
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Remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high
enough to melt or weld a ring, which would cause severe burns.
3.2.
OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Familiarise yourself with the application, limitations and potential hazards of the unit.
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Keep the unit in good working condition. Take immediate action to repair or replace damaged parts.
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Only use recommended attachments and parts. To use unapproved items may be dangerous and will invalidate your warranty.
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The Powerstart must only be opened and checked by qualified service personnel. DO NOT disassemble for any reason.
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Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area.
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Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials and ensure that there is adequate lighting.
3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 DANGER! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES.
WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION. FOR
THIS REASON, IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO READ AND FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY EACH TIME YOU USE THE POWERSTART.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
PORTABLE JUMP START UNITS
1.1 GENERAL FEATURES
 Initial peak current: .....................................
POWERSTART200 ...................................... 1600 Amps
POWERSTART350 ...................................... 3200 Amps (12V)
POWERSTART500 ...................................... 4400 Amps (12V)
POWERSTART900 ...................................... 5000 Amps (12V)
 Test switch and status meter.
 Automatic mains powered charger unit.
 Latest battery technology.
1.2 SAFETY FEATURES
 Polarity-indicating LEDs prevent cross-connection (200 & 350
models only. 500 and 900 models are fitted with a 500A
blowable fuse in the negative cable clamp).
 The Powerstarts contain sealed lead-acid batteries. This
means that the POWERSTART200, 350, 500 and 900
may be stored in any position without fear of leakage.
IMPORTANT: READ THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THE POWERSTART.
 WARNING! BEFORE CHARGING THIS UNIT, DISCONNECT THE OUTPUT LEADS FROM THE UNIT AS THEY WILL REMAIN “LIVE” WHILST CHARGING.
 WARNING! NEVER CLAMP THE OUTPUT LEADS TO THE CARRY HANDLE AS THIS COULD RESULT IN SHORT CIRCUIT.
POWERSTART200 POWERSTART350 POWERSTART500.V2 POWERSTART900
Battery Type Genesis Hawker Hawker Hawker
Start Power 200hp 350hp 500hp 900hp
DC Output 12V 12/24V 12/24V 12/24V
Peak Current 1600A 3200A / 1600A 4400A / 2200A 5000A / 2500A
Cranking Current (20 o C 5 secs) 680A 1360A / 680A 1700A / 850A 1900A / 950A
Cold Cranking Current (-18 o C 30 secs) 280A 560A / 280A 700A / 350A 760A / 380A
Breakers (Charging Circuit Protection) 10A (Internal) 10A (External Reset) 10A (External Reset) 10A (External Reset)
Charger Fuse 630mA Antisurge 630mA Antisurge 630mA Antisurge 630mA Antisurge
Weight 15.2kg 20kg 22kg 31.6kg
Note: ‘Start Power’ indicates the maximum power rating of engine that each POWERSTART is capable of cranking.
POWERSTART200 POWERSTART900 POWERSTART500.V2 POWERSTART350
MODELS: POWERSTART200 POWERSTART350 POWERSTART500.V2 POWERSTART900
Original Language Version
POWERSTART200 / 350 / 500.V2 / 900 Issue: 6(SP) - 25/09/13 © Jack Sealey Limited