Rac HP083 User Manual

HP083 - Issue 1 - R.W. 08-01-07

GUARANTEE

This product is guaranteed for domestic use for a period of 12 months against faulty manufacture or materials.
This guarantee does not affect the statutory rights of the consumer. If in the event of any problem occurring please
contact our Helpline at the number above for advice. This product is not guaranteed for HIRE purpose.

Manufactured under licence by Hilka Pro Imports.

1 ROEBUCK PLACE, ROEBUCK ROAD, CHESSINGTON, SURREY KT9 1EU

If faults cannot be remedied, contact the Helpline on 020-8391676 7

[e-mail]

Portable Power Station/Engine Starter

RAC-HP083

Environmental protection

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste.
Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your local authority or retailer
for recycling advice.

MAINTENANCE

Always inspect the tool before use to ensure the cables are in good condition and
the clamps are clean and free from corrosion. Have them replaced if there is any damage.
Keep clean by wiping with a dry cloth. Do not use solvents as a cleaning agent.

12V DC outlet socket
A built-in protective device will limit the power when the product overloads. In this case,
disconnect the device that provoked the overload and wait for approximately five minutes
before re-use.

WARNING:

• Do not use the output socket and engine starter at the same time.

• The output can be as high as 13 volts after the product has been fully charged,
consult your appliance handbook to ensure it is safe to operate.

• Do not allow the battery to be completely discharged, i.e. below 11.2V, as the charger
can not recover a deeply discharged battery.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

COMPONENTS

Follow basic safety principles to reduce risk of personal injury, electric shock and fire.
Please read the following instructions prior to operating this product and keep for future use.

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WARNING

• Do not let children handle the tool, all
onlookers should be away from your
work area. Work in an uncluttered area.

• This product may be used outdoors. Do
not leave it exposed to the elements.
Do not use the tool in damp or wet areas.

• Protect the tool from direct sunlight. Do
not use the tool near flammable gases
or liquids. Check cables before
operation. Battery may explode due to
over-heating.

• Do not carry the tool by the cable or pull
the cable to remove the plug from the
mains socket. Protect the cable from
sharp objects, heat and oil. Have it
replaced if damaged.

• Always ensure the tool is not damaged.
Do not operate if either of the cables are
damaged. Consult a qualified person for
repair.

• Do not attempt to repair or open this tool
(which contains no user serviceable
parts).

• The internal battery is a sealed lead acid
battery. It is classified as non-spillable
and has unique sealing techniques to
guarantee that no electrolyte leakage will
occur. If it is necessary to replace the
battery, then it should be done by a
qualified technician only and must be of
the same specification as the original.

• Do not allow the battery, at any time, to
become totally discharged. The product
should be kept fully charged when not
in use. If kept in storage it must be
recharged every 2 months.

• The product is designed for use with
12V systems only. Do not use engine
starter for any purpose other than that is
designed. For best performance do not
use more than one output at a time.

• When using the 12V DC output socket,
ensure that the plug of the item you are
to power has the positive lead to the
centre pin of the plug.

• The product is not designed to be used
as a replacement to a vehicle battery.

• Never allow the NEGATIVE and
POSITIVE leads on this unit to touch
each other OR the same metal object.

• Ensure the posts and clamps of the
vehicle battery are perfectly clean before
use.

• When connecting the engine starter
leads to a battery, always connect the
RED (positive, +) clamp to the unearthed
battery terminal first, then connect the
BLACK (negative, -) clamp to the chassis
or suitable engine bolt, well away from
the battery and fuel line.

• To prevent battery overheating and
consequent damage, do not exceed our
recommendations for jump starting.

• When engine is starting ensure the area
is well ventilated

• Do not attempt to boost charge the
engine starter's sealed battery.

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Safety switch

ON position

OFF position

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Components list

1. AC /DC Charging adaptor

2. 12V DC Charging lead

3. 12V DC outlet socket

4. Polarity / Power ON indicator

5. Work light Switch

6. Work light

7. Charging socket

8. Battery status indicators

9. Battery status button

10. 12V DC outlet socket switch

11. Jumpstart safety switch

12. Heavy duty cable clamp

13. Charging indicator

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