12 VOLT HIGH PERFORMANCE
JUMPSTARTER
P/No.s HP900, HP1200
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future
reference.
WARNINGS
• Do not jumpstart 24V batteries. This unit is designed for 12V vehicles only and will not
operate when used on 24V vehicles.
• Risk of explosive gas. Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery can be dangerous.
Batteries release explosive gases during normal operation, charging and while jumpstarting
a battery. Before using this jumpstarter, read and follow the instructions carefully. Follow
all manufacturer’s instructions and warnings of the vehicle’s battery and other equipment
being used.
• Jumpstart lead-acid batteries only. Do not use to jumpstart dry-cell batteries commonly
found in household appliances. These batteries may burst and cause injury and/or property
damage.
• Do not smoke, use matches, use a cigarette lighter, or allow a spark or flame near the battery.
• Do not allow metal to come in contact with the battery posts. It may spark or shortcircuit
the battery and cause an explosion.
• Remove rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery.
• Contains a sealed non-spillable lead acid battery. Must be disposed of properly.
• Ensure correct polarity when connecting to vehicle.
• Do not submerge jumpstarter in water.
IMPORTANT CHARGING INFORMATION
• Charge jumpstarter prior to first use, this may take up to 24 hours.
• Recharge the jumpstarter after every use and follow charging instructions.
• When jumpstarter is not in use ensure jumpstarter is always on charge.
• Do not allow jumpstarter to become very flat. If the 'Low' BATTERY STATUS LED is
illuminated on the front of the unit, ensure the jumpstarter is charged immediately.
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FEATURES
JUMPSTARTING PERFORMANCE
This jumpstarter is designed for starting vehicles that require a clamp output up to 275 Amps
(HP900) or 380 Amps (HP1200) to start their motor. In a new and fully charged condition the
jumpstarter has enough power to deliver the following number of jumpstarts before needing
to be recharged, however it is recommended that the jumpstarter be recharged immediately
after each use.
HP900: up to 30* jumpstarts
HP1200: up to 50* jumpstarts
*Based on a 200 Amp jumpstart
BATTERY METER
Monitor the jumpstarter’s charge level from the easy to read LED indicator and BATTERY
STATUS button.
HEAVY-DUTY FULLY INSULATED LEADS
Long 1.2m leads allow easy connection without heavy lifting. Quality cable ensures
optimal performance.
HIGH PERFORMANCE BATTERY
High quality AGM battery delivers instant starting power to petrol vehicles. Maintenance
free and fully sealed battery ensures convenience and safety.
OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION & ALARM
The jumpstarter will deactivate and sound an alarm if connected to a 24V or greater
battery, preventing reverse charge and damage to the jumpstarter’s battery.
240V OR 12V RECHARGING
1A adaptor for recharging from 240 Volt AC outlet.
12 Volt cigarette lighter plug allows DC charging directly from your vehicle.
AUTOMATIC CHARGE CONTROL
Automatically stops charging when the battery is fully charged and initiates maintenance
mode, keeping the battery fully charged and ready for use. You can leave the charger
connected indefinitely without the risk of overcharging.
REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION & ALARM
Prevents sparking from accidental reverse connection. Alarm sounds when jumpstarter
clamps are connected incorrectly. If alarm sounds check for reverse connection.
SURGE PROTECTED
Built in surge protection lets you safely jumpstart vehicles with EFI and computer
management systems.
PORTABLE POWER
The accessory socket can be used to power 12 Volt DC appliances such as camping lights,
radios, MP3 players and computers. The socket is protected by an automatic resetting
circuit breaker in case of overload.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Part No. HP900 HP1200
Battery
Battery Capacity 12V 17Ah AGM 12V 22Ah AGM
Battery short circuit current 900A 1200A
Clamp output 275A 380A
12V DC Power Outlet
Cigarette Lighter Socket 10A 10A
Circuit Protection Automatic Resetting Circuit Breaker Automatic Resetting Circuit Breaker
Jumpstarter Leads
Length 1.2 metres 1.2 metres
Cable 20mm
2
20mm
2
Polarity protection Automatic solenoid control Automatic solenoid control
Recharging
240V 1A 1A
12V Cigarette Lighter Lead Cigarette Lighter Lead
Control Automatic Charge and Maintain Automatic Charge and Maintain
Main Charge Up to 14.5V DC Up to 14.5V DC
Maintenance Charge 13.5V DC 13.5V DC
Jumpstarter
Weight 8 Kg 8.7kg
Dimensions
Height 340mm 340mm
Width 360mm 360mm
Depth 100mm 100mm
L.E.D Charge indication
Green (HIGH) Ready for use
Yellow (MEDIUM) Recharge recommended
Red (LOW) Immediate charge required
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Image of HP900 (HP1200 not shown)
Charging
Socket
(Back of unit)
Override
Button
Battery Status Button
Ready to
Jumpstart/Reverse
Connection LED
Heavy-Duty Fully
Insulated Leads
1.2m long, 20mm
2
quality cable
Sealed
Internal
Battery
240V or 12V Recharging
1A adaptor for recharging from
240 Volt AC outlets. 12 Volt
cigarette lighter plug allows DC
charging directly from your vehicle
Battery Meter
LEDs indicate battery
charge level
Check Voltage LED
12 Volt DC Cigarette
Lighter Output
Automatic overload and
short circuit protection
Full/Charging LED
Surge
Protected
Automatic Charge Control
Leave connected to the charger
without risk of overcharging
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VEHICLE JUMPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Instructions for negatively earthed vehicles only
1. Charge your jumpstarter for 24 hours prior to first use and as soon as possible after
each use.
2. Before making any connections, check the jumpstarter battery status by pressing the red
BATTERY STATUS button:
Green LED: Ready to use.
Yellow LED: Medium charge. Ready to use but must be recharged immediately
after jumpstarting.
Red LED: Low charge. Do not jumpstart. Recharge jumpstarter immediately.
3. Turn your vehicle’s ignition to OFF before connecting the jumpstarter’s clamps to
your vehicle.
4. Connect the Red Positive (+) clamp to the positive (+) terminal of the battery in the vehicle
and the Black Negative (-) clamp to any non-moving metal part of the engine block. DO
NOT CONNECT TO FUEL LINE. Always double check that you have the proper connections.
5. The Jumpstarter Status panel contains 3 LEDs:
Check Voltage LED (red) – If illuminated check that the vehicle being jumpstarted is 12V.
This jumpstarter is suitable for 12V vehicles only.
Ready to Jumpstart/Reverse Connection LED (bi-colour)
Green: Ready to jumpstart
Red: Reverse connection. Check the clamps are correctly connected (see Step 4)
None: If neither LED is illuminated, check that the clamps are correctly connected with
good contact. If the LED's remain unilluminated it may indicate that the vehicle’s
battery is below 2.6V, the jumpstarter will only activate when connected to a
battery above 2.6V. In this circumstance ensure all connections are correct and
then press the OVER RIDE button to manually engage the jumpstarter.
6. Turn the vehicle’s ignition to ON and start the vehicle.
7. After the engine has started, disconnect the Black clamp and then the Red clamp.
8. Recharge jumpstarter.
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CHARGING WITH AC ADAPTOR
IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER ANY APPLIANCE FROM THE JUMPSTARTER WHILE
IT IS BEING CHARGED USING THE AC CHARGER.
1. To charge, plug the output end of the AC Charger into the charging socket (back of
jumpstarter) and connect the Charger to a 240VAC outlet and turn ‘ON’.
2. The charging LED will illuminate red when charging and green when the jumpstarter
is fully charged. The jumpstarter will automatically stop charging and the jumpstarter
will initiate maintenance charge mode keeping the battery fully charged and ready for
use without the risk of overcharging.
Charging time: 20–30 hours if the battery is down to 50% of its capacity.
WHEN TO CHARGE
Your jumpstarter is shipped fully charged, however, an extended period of time may
elapse in shipment or storage before the jumpstarter is purchased. Therefore you should
charge the jumpstarter before using it for the first time.
To prolong the life of your jumpstarter battery it is recommended to charge the
jumpstarter after each use. If the jumpstarter is not being used, it is recommended to
leave the jumpstarter permanently on charge ensuring the battery is always maintained
fully charged and ready for use.
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CHARGING WITH 12V DC
Your jumpstarter can be recharged from a 12V DC socket. A single-ended cigarette
lighter plug and lead is included for recharging while driving.
1. Connect the 12V charging lead to your vehicle's cigarette lighter socket and to the
jumpstarter’s charging socket.
2. Start the car. The alternator on the car will charge both the jumpstarter and the car
battery at the same time. Once the car is stopped the jumpstarter will cease charging.
Note:
1. When charging with 12V DC the unit will only achieve around 90% charge capacity,
so you can not over charge the jumpstarter. This is because the power from the DC
socket does not achieve a high enough voltage to fully recharge the jumpstarter.
To fully recharge the jumpstarter use the AC charger wherever possible.
2. It is also worth noting that appliances can be run from the jumpstarter whilst DC
charging, for example a fridge or running a light. This is different from the instructions
for AC charging.
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USING THE PROJECTA HP900/HP1200 JUMPSTARTER
AS A POWER SUPPLY
The jumpstarter utilises a 17Ah AGM battery (HP900) and 22Ah AGM battery (HP1200)
and can be used as a power supply by connecting a cigarette lighter plug into the 12V DC
socket at the front of the jumpstarter. It is recommended to check the battery capacity
before using the jumpstarter as a power supply.
Below is a list of approximate run times for various appliances.
TYPICAL APPLIANCE RUNNING TIMES
Appliance Estimated power
Estimated time* (Hours)
consumption (Watts)
HP900 HP1200
Car phones, fluorescent lights 4 30 38
Radios, depth finders 9 21 27
Fridges (portable compressor style) 14 15 19
Camcorders, portable TVs 15 12 15
Electrical tools, bilge pumps 24 79
Cooler/warmers, spotlights 48 34
Air compressors, car vacuum cleaners 80 1.5 2
*Estimated time is based on a fully charged jumpstarter
IMPORTANT: AUTO-RESET CIRCUIT BREAKER FOR DC OUTPUT
The 12V DC socket is protected with an automatic resetting circuit breaker. When the
output experiences a short circuit or overload, the circuit breaker will trip, cutting off the
power temporarily. After a few seconds, the circuit breaker will automatically reset and
provide power again.
Caution: Maximum total current 10A
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CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY
The jumpstarter is equipped with a BATTERY STATUS display. When the BATTERY STATUS
button is pressed the LEDs indicate the battery charge level (Low, Med or Ready to Use).
BATTERY STATUS LED BATTERY CAPACITY BATTERY VOLTAGE
READY TO USE (green) 75–100% Above 12.65V
MED (yellow) 50–75% 12.10 to 12.65V
LOW (red) 0–50% Below 12.10V
Note: To get an accurate reading of the battery status, ensure there are no appliances
connected to the jumpstarter and the jumpstarter is not being charged.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q. How do I work out how long my appliance will run from the Jumpstarter?
A. When the jumpstarter is fully charged the battery will be able to provide 17 Amp hours
(HP900) and 22 Amp hours (HP1200) of power. If you have an appliance that uses
2.5 Amps and you use it for one hour, you have just used 2.5 Amp hours.
For example:
The HP1200 has a 22Ah battery and you are powering a small TV drawing
approximately 2.5 Amps.
Equation: 22 Amp hours ÷ 2.5 Amps = 8.8 Hours (9 hours)
Q. Why does my jumpstarter take so long to charge from my vehicle?
A. Car Cigarette Lighter sockets usually are connected to the battery with small (light)
cable. This small cable when charging the jumpstarter is not adequate and generates
‘voltage drop’. This voltage drop increases the time it takes to charge. To help fix this
problem upgrade the cable between the battery and the cigarette lighter socket.
Q. When I use the 12 Volt DC sockets the appliance does not work?
A. Check to make sure the appliance does not exceed the rated current of the socket used.
Note: The cigarette lighter socket is rated for 10A. The socket has an internal automatic
circuit breaker. So resetting the breaker will not be necessary as this is done automatically.
The automatic circuit breaker may cycle ‘ON’ then ‘OFF’ if the load is close to the circuit
breakers rated current.
Q. Why didn’t my jumpstarter start my vehicle?
A. There could be a number of reasons why the jumpstarter did not start you vehicle.
Check the following:
1. Ensure the battery is fully charged. Press the BATTERY STATUS button to check the
condition of the battery (state of charge). Refer to page 10 (“Checking Battery
Capacity”) for further information.
2. Ensure you have followed the correct operating procedure. Refer to page 6 (“Vehicle
Jumpstarting Instructions”).
3. Ensure the vehicle operates on 12V DC.
4. The vehicle’s battery may be below 2.6V, the minimum start voltage for the jumpstarter.
Ensure all connections are correct, then press the OVER RIDE button, to manually
activate the jumpstarter. Refer to page 6 (“Vehicle Jumpstarting Instructions, Step 5”)
for further information.
5. Ensure the vehicle being jumpstarted does not require a clamp output greater than
275 Amps (HP900) or 380 Amps (HP1200) in order to jumpstart the vehicle.
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Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd
Knoxfield, Victoria 3180
Telephone (03) 9730 6000
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NEW ZEALAND
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PO Box 12556 Penrose
Auckland, New Zealand
Telephone (09) 525 4575
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IS125
Issue 1 20.7.11
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current catalogue will under normal use and service be free of failures in material and
workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of the original purchase by the
customer as marked on the invoice. This warranty does not cover ordinary wear and tear,
abuse, alteration of products or damage caused by the purchaser.
To make a warranty claim the consumer must deliver the product at their cost to the
original place of purchase or to any other place which may be nominated by either BWI or
the retailer from where the product was bought in order that the warranty assessment may
be performed. The consumer must also deliver the original invoice evidencing the date and
place of purchase together with an explanation in writing as to the nature of the claim.
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determined the consumer will be entitled to a replacement or a refund as well as
compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage.
This warranty is in addition to any other rights or remedies that the consumer may have
under State or Federal legislation.
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repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
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