Purkeys CAPS User Manual
Doc 1.01
INST048
CAPS™
(Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter)
User Guide
1
P: 479.419.4800 │ F: 479.419.4801 │ www.purkeys.net
CAPS
USER GUIDE
CAPS
(Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter)
User Guide
CONTENTS
General Information...............................................................................................2
Description......................................................................................................2
Safety Requirements ......................................................................................2
CAPS Diagram ......................................................................................................3
Operating Instructions ...........................................................................................4
Charging CAPS .....................................................................................................5
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................6
CAPS Internal Diagram ..................................................................................6
Conditions Indicated by Lights ........................................................................7
Other Conditions .............................................................................................8
Quick Reference Guide .........................................................................................9
Light Indications .................................................................................................. 10
Parts List ............................................................................................................. 11
Limited Commercial Warranty Policy................................................................... 12
2
P: 479.419.4800 │ F: 479.419.4801 │ www.purkeys.net
CAPS
USER GUIDE
GENERAL INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION
The Purkeys CAPS™ (Capacitor Actuated Portable Starter) jumpstart machine is a
powerful, portable, and versatile solution that can be used to jumpstart all 12 V vehicles
from heavy to light duty.
The CAPS uses a capacitor to provide the power needed for the jumpstart. This allows
the unit to store a lot of energy, charge rapidly, and provide the necessary energy to the
vehicle being started. Use of this energy is regulated by Purkeys control module that
allows the unit’s internal battery to charge the capacitor and operates the magnetic
switches that discharge the capacitor and complete the jumpstart.
SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Wear appropriate protective equipment as required by your company policy.
Set the parking brake.
Use proper lock-out tag-out procedures.
Chock front and rear wheels.
Remove all rings, watches, and any metal wear that could possibly create an
electrical pathway and cause serious injury.
3
P: 479.419.4800 │ F: 479.419.4801 │ www.purkeys.net
CAPS
USER GUIDE
CAPS DIAGRAM
4
P: 479.419.4800 │ F: 479.419.4801 │ www.purkeys.net
CAPS
USER GUIDE
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the positive and negative clamps to the vehicle battery, observe polarity.
(Keep clamps clean and in good condition.)
2. Press and release the CAPS button, the light should turn green and the buzzer
should sound, indicating the unit is armed and ready.
If the light flashes, refer to troubleshooting on page 6. DO NOT
DISCONNECT THE CLAMPS WHILE THE BUZZER IS SOUNDING.
3. Make sure ALL vehicle loads are turned off (lights, windshield wipers, radio, etc.).
Turn the key switch to ON. Wait for the vehicle’s gauges to cycle.
4. Attempt to start the vehicle. If the vehicle starts, continue to step 5.
If the vehicle does not start within 10 seconds of cranking, turn the key
switch to the “OFF” position, wait for several minutes, and repeat steps 2
through 4. (The CAPS will not allow more than 30 seconds of continuous
cranking.)
If the light flashes red, see troubleshooting on page 6.
5. Once the vehicle has been jumpstarted, the light on the CAPS will blink yellow,
indicating that the CAPS is recharging from the vehicle’s charging system (allow
the CAPS to replenish its charge for 3-5 minutes).
6. Once the CAPS has been allowed to charge for several minutes, complete the
following disconnect procedures:
Press the button to disarm it before disconnecting the clamps.
If the CAPS needs to be disconnected before it has charged, press the
button to disarm it before disconnecting the clamps.
Disconnect the clamps from the batteries.
NOTE: IF THE BUZZER IS SOUNDING, DO NOT DISCONNECT THE CLAMPS.
PRESS AND RELEASE THE BUTTON TO RESET THE CAPS. IF THE BUZZER IS
NOT SOUNDING, IT IS SAFE TO DISCONNECT THE CLAMPS.
Loading...