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Century
Battery Charger
PORTABLEPOWERSOURCE
USER'SMANUAL
UNIDADPORTATILDE
ALIMENTACIONELI_CTRICA
ALIMENTATIONPORTABLE
MANUELDEL'UTILISATEUR
FONTEDEENERGIAPORTATIL
MANUALDOUSUARIO
DRAAGBAREELEKTRICITEITSBRON
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MODELS:
ES-6000
ES-6500
ES-8000
ES-8500
© CMC June 2000 Form No. 842-279-000 Rev. A
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INTRODUCTION
unit has a sealed lead acid battery that should be kept at full charge. Recharge
immediately after each use, and every three months if not used.
a full charge may cause the battery life to be reduced greatly. This
mit contains a smart circuit which allows it to be left on charge continuously without
Jamage.
CONGRATULATIONS. You have just purchased the finest quality
source and engine starters on the market. We have taken numerous
in quality control and in our manufacturing processes to ensure that your
product arrives in top condition, and that it will perform to your satisfaction. In the rare
event that your portable power source contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, or requires warranty service, DO NOT RETURN YOUR
PORTABLE POWER SOURCE TO THE STORE.
Please call our TOLL FREE NUMBER in the United States (800-328-2921), or Canada
(800-668-8642) and ask for Technical Service. Our technical service representative
will expedite delivery of your pad. If your product needs warranty service, our technical
service representative will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the
warranty. Save your purchase receipt, it is required for warranty service.
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1. 12Vdc Power Receptacle 7. Case
2. Test Button 8. Flexible Heavy Duty Cables
3. State of Charge Indicators 9. Heavy Duty Clamps
4. CHARGED indicator (charge complete) 10. Wall Charger
5. Safety Storage Holsters 11. Inverter (optional)
6. Charging Socket 12. Power Charging Cord (optional)
Figure 1. PortablePowerSourceandAccessories
Consumer: Retain these instructionsfor future use. Read all instructions
carefully before using this portable power soume.
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PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE FEATURES
Provides plenty of power for starting
vehicles. More than enough to start
most cars. May also be used in
DEEP CYCLE applications.
• The portable power soume will
power most 12 Vdc accessories
equipped with a male cigar lighter
plug. The dc outlet has automatic
overload protection.
• Test switch and LED lights. State o!
the art circuit. For a complete test,
push test button for 10 seconds, if
the three red lights stay on, the
portable power source is fully
charged.
• Safety storage holsters prevent
accidental sparking of clamps and
rotate 90° for easy damp removal.
Cable grooves lock the cables for
clean storage. (No unsightly
dangling wires).
The portable power source contains
the latest technology with its sealed
non-spillable battery. The portable
power source may be stored in any
position.
Accessories
1. Wall charger (see 10, Figure 1)
• ES-6000:
ESA-26
(1.5 Amp 12 Vdc Charger)
• ES-8000:
ESA-210
(0.75 Amp 24 Vdc Charger)
ES-6500 & ES-8500:
(varies by country)
2, Inverter (sold separately, see 11,
Figure 1)
ES-6000 & ES-6500:
SBPI-175, SBPI-300, SBPI-600
(12 VDC to 120 VAC)
Note: Use of an inverter using 240 watts
or more requires the connection to
be made through the clamps instead
of the 12 Vdc power receptacle,
3. Optional power charging cord (see
12, Figure 1)
• ES-6000 & ES-6500:
ESA-21
SAFETY SUMMARY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS-- This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions.
Contains sealed,
non-spillable lead
acid battery. Must
be disposed of properly.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES,
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid
battery is dangerous. Batteries
generate explosive gases during
normal battery operation. For this
reason, it is essential that you read
this manual and follow the
instructions exactly.
• To reduce risk of battery explosion,
follow these instructions and those
published by battery manufacturer
and manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of
battery. Review cautionary marking
on these products and on engine.
• Someone should be within range of
your voice or close enough to come
to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
Have plenty offresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts
skin, clothing, or eyes.
Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery.
If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with
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soap and water. If acid enters eye,
immediately flood eye with running
cold water for at least tO minutes
and get medical attention
immediately.
• NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or engine.
• Be extra cautious to reduce risk of
dropping a metal tool onto battery. It
might spark or short circuit battery or
other electrical part that may cause
explosion.
Remove personal metal itemssuch
as rings,bracelets, necklacesand
watcheswhenworkingwitha lead-
acid battery. A lead-acidbattery can
producea short-circuitcurrenthigh
enoughto weld a ringor the liketo
metalcausinga severe bum.
Use portable power source for
charging or boosting LEAD-ACID
battery only. Do not use for charging
dry-cell batteries that are commonly
used with home appliances. These
batteries may burst and cause injury
to persons and damage to property.
NEVER charge or boost a frozen
battery.
NEVER allow clamps to touch
together or to contact the same piece
of metal to prevent arcing.
Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by the
manufacturer, may result in a risk of
damage to the unit, or injuryto
personnel.
• When using the wall charger or
power extension cord, pull on the
plug and NEVER ON THE WIRE
when disconnecting.
• Do not recharge the portable power
source with a damaged wall charger
or power extension cord. Replace
them immediately.
The portable power source may be
used under any weather condition.
Rain, snow, hot, or cold temperatures.
However, recharging the unit should
only be done indoors.
Do not submerge in water.
Do not operate with flammables
such as gasoline etc.
If the portable power source receives
a sharp blow or is otherwise
damaged, inany way, have it
checked by a qualified service
person. If the portable power source
is leaking battery acid do not ship it.
Take it to the closest battery recycler
in your area.
Do not disassemble the portable
power source. Have it checked by a
qualified service person.
The portable power source should
never be left in a total discharged
state for any period of time. Damage
to the battery could be permanent
with poor performance as a result.
When not in usa, leave the portable
power source connected to the waft
charger or recharge every three (3)
months.
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CHARGING YOUR NEW
PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE
Your Portable Power Source was
precharged at the factory. It is best for the
battery in the Portable Power Source be
kept at full charge, We recommend that
you should leave the Portable Power
Source plugged in to the wall outlet until it
is required for use. The charging circuit is
automatic, and will not overcharge when
using the wall charger. When all the
power level lights and the charged light
come on while charging or the test button
is pressed, your unit is fully charged.
Figure 2. Test Button & Charge Lights
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CHECKING POWER LEVEL
Check power level of the Portable Power
Source with the test button. Lightswill
come on in sequence from empty to the
charged light. The CHARGED LIGHT will
come on when the test button is
depressed and the Portable Power
Source has a full charge.
RECHARGING THE
PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE
Note: There are two ways to charge the
portable power source. The first
method is automatic charging
with the provided wall charger
(preferred). The second is
through the 12 Vdc power
receptacle using the power
charging cord. The second
method is not automatic and
requires watching because the
portable power source could be
damaged due to overcharging.
The second method will only
charge one of the two batteries in
the ES-8000 & ES-8500, so it is
not recommended for these units.
1. With the wall charger. The portable
power soume is automatically
charged using the wall charger. A
CHARGING JACK (found on the
front of your portable power source)
is connected through a smart circuit
board to the portable power source
making recharging automatic. If
your Portable Power Soume is
completely discharged, it may take
up to 30 hours for recharging,
Overcharging is not a problem
when using the wall charger and
the portable power source can be
left connected to the wall charger
indefinitely.
a. Insert the wall charger plug (see
6, Figure 1) into the CHARGING
JACK (mounted on the front of
the portable power source)
b. Connect the wall charger AC/
DC ADAPTOR to the acoutlet
(the CHARGING light will light).
c, Allow the portable power source
to charge until the CHARGED
light comes on (you can monitor
the progress by checking the
red POWER LEVEL lights -
when all three POWER LEVEL
lights are lit the CHARGED light
should eventually come on).
d. Once the CHARGED light
comes on, charge another three
to six hours, (three hours is
acceptable but to ensure
maximum output capability, six
hours is preferred).
e,
If you are not going to need the
portable power source right
away you may leave the wall
charger connected to the
portable power source. We
recommend that the wall
charger remain connected to the
portable power source when-
ever the portable power source
is not in use.
2.
With the Optional Charging Cord.
Start the vehicle engine. Plug one
end of the power extension cord
into the portable power source
power receptacle and the other end
into a vehicle lighter outlet. Press
the test button once every hour to
check the POWER LEVEL. When
all of the red lights and the charged
light come on, charge the portable
power source another 1 to 2 hours
to insure a complete recharge. DO
NOT OVERCHARGE! This is NOT
an automatic method of charging
the portable power source. You
must frequently monitor the
charging process (POWER LEVEL
indicators by pressing the TEST
button) to ensure the portable
power soume is not overcharged.
Ovemharging with this method will
damage your portable power
source.
Note: Test button needs to be pressed
to check power level and charged
light.
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;ED AS AN EMERGENCY
IMP STARTER
power, do not store
below 50 ° when using as a jump
starter.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY FROM
MOVING PARTS.
NEVER connect the Portable Power
Source clamps to a vehicle when the
engine is running.
ALWAYS stay clear of fan blades,
fan belts, pulleys and other moving
engine parts when working near an
engine. Moving engine parts can
cause severe personal injury
including dismemberment.
• ALWAYS make sure that the
Portable Power Source cables and
clamps are positioned so they will
not come in contact with any moving
engine parts.
1. Turn ignition off before making
cable connections.
2. Do not touch RED (POS +) clamp to
BLACK (NEG -) clamp.
3. Use in well ventilated area.
4. Shield eyes.
5. Clamp the positive (red, +) clamp to
the positive terminal on the weak
battery (for negative ground
system).
6. Clamp the negative (black, -) clamp
to the engine (ground). Make sure
cables are not in the path of moving
belts or fan. Do not connect to the
negative clamp to any fuel lines.
7. Stay clear of batteries whiJejump
starting.
8. Start the vehicle.
Note: If the vehicle doesn't start within 6
seconds, let the TRUCK PAC's
internaJbattery cool for three (3)
minutes before attempting to start
the vehicle again or damage to
the unit may occur.
9. Disconnect the negative (black
cable) clamp from vehicle ground
(the engine).
10. Disconnect the positive (red cable)
clamp from the positive (POS, +)
battery terminal.
11. Return the clamps to their holsters
for storage.
USED AS AN ALTERNATIVE
POWER SUPPLY FOR
VEHICLES
(FOR12VOLTSYSTEMSONLY)
The portable power source is an
ESSENTIAL tool for all who replace
automobile batteries. Most vehicles have
some type of electronic component with
memory, such as alarm systems,
computers, radios, phones, etc. and when
the vehicle's battery is replaced, memory
is lost. However, if the power extension
cord is plugged from the portable power
source to the cigar lighter outlet on the
vehicle, the memory can be saved.
MULTI PURPOSE POWER
SUPPLY
The ES-6000, ES-6500, ES-8000, and
ES-8500 are also portable power sources
for most 12 Volt accessories with a male
cigar lighter plug.
When used with an inverter, they can
operate appliances normally powered by
120 Vac or 240 Vac.
Note: Use of an inverter using 240 watts
or more requires the connection to
be made through the clamps instead
of the 12 Vdc power receptacle.
USED AS A 12 VOLT DC
BAI"rERY CHARGER
1. Plug the power extension cord from
the portable power source to the
vehicle's 12Vdc cigar lighter outlet
for 30 minutes.
NOTE: Some vehicle's ignition keys must
be tumed to accessory to activate
the cigar lighter socket.
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2. Removethe powerextensioncord
andstartthe car.
NOTE:A defective battery may refuse to
accept a charge from the portable
power source.
TROUBLESHOOTING
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1 or 2 lights come on,
charger is plugged infor 24
hours and there is no
change in status of lights.
Check charger to see if it
is charging. Charger should
be warm.The charging light
on the Portable Power
Source should also be lit if
there is a good connection.
Charger is working (it's
warm) but stillno change
in status of lights.
Possible defective battery.
When the test button is
pushed, no lights come on,
but when the charger is
plugged into the portable
power source, all the lights
come on,
Defective battery.
Problem:
Answer:
good connection on the
vehicle. Only one side of
the clamp carries power--
make sure the side with
the cable is connected to
bare metal on the vehicle.
When trying to use an
accessory through the
cigar lighter outleton the
portable power source, I
heard a clicking sound
coming from inside the
portable power source.
The accessory is drawing
too many amps, causing
the internal circuit breaker
to cycle ON and OFEThe
accessory may be drawing
more than 20 amps or
there may be a problem
with the accessory (such
as a short circuit) that is
causing the overload
condition.
QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
What wJltcause a battery
to go bad? Answer:
Intense use without
allowing a cooldown
period: SEE NOTE: USED
AS AN EMERGENCY Question:
JUMP STARTER.
Question: Row many jump starts can
a fully charged Booster
pac do before needing to
be recharged?
Portable power source is
fullycharged but will not
start an engine.
Answe_
Check where the wire
meets the jaw on the
portable power source clip. Question:
Make sure they are well
crimped. Move the clamps Answer:
back and forth to verify a
1 to 30. Factors are
temperature, general
condition of vehicle, engine
type and size,
Can the portable power
source's battery be
replaced?
Yes, call Rapid Repair
Service at US (800) 328-
2921 CANADA
(800) 668-8642.
Can the portable power
source be recycled?
Yes,the environment was
one of our main concerns
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in the development and
designing of the portable
power source. Most
battery outlets can dispose
of this product at its life's
end.
!H IMPORTANT !!!
BA'I-rERY REMOVAL AND
DISPOSAL
What is the ideal in-use IPhl
storage temperature of the
portable power source?
Room temperature. The
portable power source will
also operate at below zero
temperatures, however its
power will be less. Intense
heat will accelerate self
discharge.
I have a regular 10 amp
battery charger, can I use
it to recharge the portable
power source?
No, only the wall charger
supplied with the Portable
Power Source shouldbe
used. A higher amp
charger may damage the
batteries.
Is the portable power
source goof proof?
No. Jump starting
instructionsmust be
followed. See back of
portable power source.
I'm recharging my portable
power source, should the
charged light immediately
come on?
No. The charged light will
only come on once the
Booster pac approaches
full charge. However, the
charging light (first one on
left) should come
indicating that charging is
taking place.
Contains sealed,
non-spillable lead
acid battery. Must
be disposed of properly.
The battery inside this portable power
source is a sealed lead-acid battery. By
LAW, it is required to be removed and
recycled or disposed of properly. While
there are federal regulations that must be
followed throughout the United States,
your individual state or local governments
may have additional regulations to be
followed in your area.
When the battery in this product is in need
of replacement, remove it according to
the instructions provided below and take
it to your local recycling center for proper
recycling or disposal. If you don't have a
local recycling center that handles sealed
lead-acid batteries, contact your local
environmental agency for instructions.
Battery Removal Instructions
Begin by making sure that both booster
clamps are securely stowed intheir
holsters on each side of the portable
power source.
1. Remove all 13 screws (4 on the left
side, 4 on the right side, 4 on the
bottom, and 1 under the front label
near the top). Then lift off the back
cover.
2.
3.
4.
Remove the cables from the battery
or batteries.
Liftthe battery out of the front half of
the enclosure.
To install a new battery, reverse the
above procedure.
Note: Remember that the red wires
connect to the positive (+) battery
terminal and the black wires
connect to the negative (-) battery
terminal.
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