Sealey RS131 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING! YOU MUST FOLLOW THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5. CHARGING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1. INTIAL CHARGING OF THE ROADSTART UNIT
NOTE: This product may arrive partially charged. The unit must be fully charged immediately after purchase and before using for
the first time.
5.1.1. The unit should be charged using the AC charger supplied (see fig.6) for a period of 38 hours. Subsequent charges using
the AC Charger should be for a period of 34 to 36 hours. Never charge the unit for more than 40 hours.
5.1.2. The unit may also be subsequently charged from a 12V DC cigarette socket in a vehicle for a period of 12 to 14 hours.
R WARNING! Do not overcharge this unit as this could cause damage to the battery and invalidate the warranty.
5.1.3. To prevent overcharging the user is required to monitor the progress of the charge by pressing the Battery Check Button at regular
intervals (see fig.5).
5.2. READING THE LED POWER LEVEL INDICATORS See fig.5
5.2.1. The charge level of the unit during use can be seen at any time by pressing the Battery Check Button and noting which power level
lights that are illuminated.
5.2.2. When both green LEDs are illuminated the unit is fully charged and is ready to be used for starting a vehicle.
5.2.3. If only one green LED is illuminated the unit is partially discharged but can be used to operate most 12 volt accessories.
5.2.4. If only the yellow LED is illuminated the power level is low and only a short operating time remains. The unit should be recharged
as soon as practical.
5.2.5. If there is only one red light illuminated the unit cannot be used and must be recharged immediately.
5.2.6. To gain an accurate reading of battery status, press the Battery Check Button.
5.3. RECHARGING WITH THE AC CHARGING ADAPTOR
Note: Only charge with the adaptor supplied with your specific model. Charging adaptors are not interchangeable.
5.3.1. Ensure the battery clamps are securely attached to the clamping bars on the unit as shown in figs.2 & 4. Turn the safety switch on
the side of the unit to OFF as shown in figs.3 & 4.
5.3.2. Plug the AC charger cable into the charging socket on the front control panel. See fig.5.
5.3.3. Plug the charger itself into any 230 Volt AC wall outlet. The red ‘Charging’ indicator will illuminate, see fig.5. Charging will now
commence but the charge level must be regularly monitored to prevent overcharging. Monitor the charge by pressing the
Battery Check Button.
5.3.4. Charging a unit with a very low charge (i.e.showing 1 red LED only) should take 34 to 36 hours. When the two green charge
fig.3 fig.4
fig.5
fig.6
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