OWNER’S MANUAL
Model: OC-RM800i
On-Board Emergency Starter
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Congratulations on purchasing the OzCharge Rescue Mate On-Board Emergency Starter. Please take
the time to carefully read and understand this manual before using this product.
This device uses the latest and safest Lithium Titanate rechargeable batteries and is fully microprocessor controlled to ensure the device is adequately charged and ready to provide power when
you need it. This Emergency Starter which will ensure you never get stranded with a at battery.
If your battery is at, simply press the Emergency Activation Switch and start your vehicle.
IMPORTANT SAFETY ADVICE AND WARNINGS:
• This device is suitable for 12V applications only.
• This device must be installed by a Professional / Authorised installer and fused appropriately.
• This device contains lithium Titanate Batteries.
• This device should never be exposed to water, rain, snow, liquids etc.
• Double check all connections are correct before using this device.
• Never Short Circuit or connect the input / output leads Reverse Polarity.
• Do not attempt to use the device if it has been dropped or damaged.
• Do not attempt to use the device if the cables or plugs are damaged.
• If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water. If acid enters your
eye, immediately ush the eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
Someone should always be within range of your voice.
• Never attempt to use this device on a damaged battery, frozen battery or non rechargeable battery.
• When working with lead-acid batteries, remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces,
watches and make sure you don’t short circuit the battery terminals with any type of metal tool or piece of
jewellery as this will cause an explosion. You can wrap your spanner with insulation tape to minimise the
risk of a short circuit.
• NEVER smoke, use an open ame or create sparks near a battery or this device during operation as this
may cause an explosion and explosive gases.
• Do not disassemble the device. Take it to a qualied and authorised person for repair.
• The device must not be used or played with by inrm persons or children. Also keep it away from any
pets.
ENGINE TYPES & CAPACITY:
The OC-RM800i has been designed for use in automotive and marine applications with Petrol/
Gasoline engines up to 8.0 litres and Diesel engines up to 5.0 litres. This should be used as a general
guide only as all vehicles are dierent and require dierent amounts of starting current to start.
Please contact your authorised dealer/installer to conrm vehicle compatability.
WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Main unit
LED/Switch harness
Operating instructions
Optional Accessories:
Vehicle Specic Mounting Brackets
Please contact your authorised dealer/installer to conrm availability.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Model Number OC-RM800i
Output 12V DC / 800A Max.
Input Voltage 3V - 15.5V
Battery Capacity 8,000mAh (Lithium Titanate)
Standby Current Consumption 5mA max. / 0.1mA Typical
Emergency Start Switch Activation 3V to 13.5V
Accepts Charging >13.5V
Over Voltage Cut O Protection 14.3V
Operating Temperature -20 to 80 C°
IP Rating IP65
Operating Humidity 90% RH Max.
Size (L*W*H) 224 x 154 x 103mm
Weight 2.9kg approx.
Approvals FCC, AS/NZS CISPR 32:2015, EN55032:2015,
EN55024:2010+A1:2015
INPUTS / OUTPUTS:
1) LED/Switch - Push Button LED. Activates the On-board Emergency Starter Output.
2) Remote Switch/LED Input - The Remote Switch/LED connects here. Activates the On-
board Emergency Starter Output.
3) Battery Connection - Connect to main starter battery.
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MOUNTING THE DEVICE
This device must be mounted securely to
the vehicles chassis or by using a custom
bracket. Please contact your authorised
dealer/installer to conrm custom bracket
availability.
REMOVING THE DEVICE
If the device ever needs to be removed from
a vehicle if you need to replace the vehicles
battery, before disconnecting this device
please ensure the LED is OFF. This will
ensure the device output is inactive. Once
conrmed, disconnect the Black (-) Negative
Lead first, followed by Red (+) Positive Lead.
HOW IT WORKS?
The OzCharge On-Board Rescue Mate has been designed to be permanently mounted next to
your starter battery. It connects directly to your battery and provides power for starting your
engine / jump starting your vehicle when required.
If the Vehicle doesn’t start, simply press the Dash Mounted Switch/LED or the Switch/LED on the
main unit and start your vehicle.
CONNECTING THE DEVICE
Connect the Red Terminal to the Positive (+) fused battery connection and the Black Negative (-)
terminal to the vehicles Negative (-) battery terminal.
Please make sure the device is Fused as close as possible to battery connection. Try and use the
vehicles exisiting fuse or if this is not available, you must add an Inline fuse to suit your application.
We recommend a 350A Mega Fuse by Littlefuse ®.
EXTERNAL LED/SWITCH
The external LED/Switch is
designed to me mounted in the
vehicle on the drivers side dash
or in a position which is easily
accessible.
LED/SWITCH OPERATION & INDICATOR TABLE:
When your vehicle fails to start due to a at battery,
simply press the emergency start activation switch.
The LED on the remote swicth and the main unit will
illuminate GREEN. When the LED is GREEN, start your
vehicle.
Please ensure your radio, heater, air conditioner, headlights are switched o before starting.
The LED will automically turn o within 30 seconds
and the device will automatically recharge if
required.
Note: If you’re battery voltage is below 10.5V in the
vehicle, the LED indicator will ash Red to inform
you that your battery is at.
LED Status Description
Green ON The LED will illuminate GREEN when the Emergency Start Switch is activated.
It will remain Green for 30 seconds or unless you press the Emergency Start
Switch again to deactivate the units output.
Red Flash The LED will ash RED when the vehicles battery voltage is under 10.5V.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:
Problem Indication Possible Causes Suggested Solution
Vehicle will not start The Green LED
is ON
- Too many
accessories are on.
- Unit Capacity
not sucient for
application.
- Please ensure your radio, heater, air
conditioner, headlights are switched
o before starting.
- Check product is suitable for your
application.
Emergency Start will
not activate
LED is OFF - The vehicles battery
voltage is below 3V.
- Battery is completely dead at. The
vehicles battery needs to be over
3V for the Emergency Start feature
to activate. Check and make sure all
Accessories, lights, loads are switched
o and try pressing the Emergency
Start switch again.
- Vehicle battery most likely needs
replacing. Consult a battery specialist
for testing.
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UNIT DIAGRAM / MEASUREMENTS
103mm
224mm
154mm
150mm
100mm
(-) (+)
(+) Positive connection must be fused.
Use existing vehicle fuse or add a 350A
Mega Fuse. (by Littlefuse)
Hole Size for LED/Switch: 12mm
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2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY:
Zylux Distribution Pty. Ltd. (ABN 66 101 378 009) of 166 Christmas Street, Faireld, Victoria,
3078, Australia and OzCharge America LLC warrants to the Customer that this product is
substantially free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period
of Two (2) Years from the Date of Purchase. Please ensure you keep a copy of your purchase
receipt on le as this will be required to validate your warranty.
Obtaining Warranty Service:
Within the warranty period, the Customer must contact the authorised supplier / retailer
where the product was purchased or alternatively you can contact the Oz Charge service
centre through one of the following methods:
Service help phone: Within Australia (03) 9482 2203
Outside of Australia: +61 3 9482 2203
Website: www.ozcharge.com.au / www.ozcharge.co.nz / www.ozcharge.com
If the Authorised Supplier and / or Oz Charge service centre concludes that while under
normal use, a product failure or malfunction occurred during the warranty period and was
caused by a defect in material or workmanship (see Exclusions), the Customer will be asked
to ship to the nearest service point for repair or replacement, at our discretion. The product must be packaged appropriately for safe shipment. To prove that the product is under
warranty, the customer should enclose a copy of their receipt for proof of purchase. It is
recommended that returned products be sent by registered mail as Zylux Distribution Pty.
Ltd. (Oz Charge) accepts no responsibility / liability for goods lost or damaged in transit.
Exclusions:
If upon receiving a product for repair and if testing and examining the product has disclosed
that the alleged defect or malfunction in the product does not exist or was caused by the
Customer or any third persons misuse, neglect, physical abuse, water damage, unauthorised
attempts to open, exposure to extremely high temperatures, tampered with or repaired
by an unauthorised persons, this will not be covered under this warranty. Also charges may
apply to any product returned which has no fault found or if the warranty has expired or
been void.
This Warranty is also void if:
1. The warranty seal is broken or altered.
2. The warranty period has expired.
3. The product has been tampered with or repaired by an unauthorised person.
4. If the product has been dropped or damaged due to impact.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and compensation for
any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods
repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure. For New Zealand customers, this warranty is in addition to statutory rights observed under New Zealand legislation.
For all other countries, please visit www.ozcharge.com.au for details regarding obtaining
warranty service.
OC-RM800i - Owner’s Manual: Rev 1.0 - 06/18 - Specications subject to change without notice.
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