Sealey RS1.V4 Instructions Manual

InstructIons for:ROADSTART UniTSthank you for purchasing a sealey product. Manufactured to a high standard this product will, if used according to these instructionsand properly maintained, give you years of trouble free performance.IMPORTANT: BEFORE USinG THiS PRODUCT, PLEASE READ THE inSTRUCTiOnS CAREFULLY. MAKE CAREFUL nOTE OF SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS, WARninGSAnD CAUTiOnS. THiS PRODUCT SHOULD OnLY BE USED FOR iTS inTEnDED PURPOSE. FAiLURE TO FOLLOW THESE inSTRUCTiOnS MAY CAUSE DAMAGEAnD/OR PERSOnAL inJURY AnD WiLL inVALiDATE THE WARRAnTY. RETAin THESE inSTRUCTiOnS FOR FUTURE USE.IMPORTANT: to reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow theseinstructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and themanufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of thebattery. remember to review warning marks on all products and onengines.1.1 PERSOnAL PRECAUTiOnS Ensure there is another person within hearing range, or closeenough to come to your aid should a problem arise, whenworking near a lead-acid battery. Have fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contactsskin, clothing or eyes. Wear safety eye protection and protective clothing. Avoidtouching eyes while working with a battery. Wash immediately with soap and water if battery acid contactsskin or clothing. If acid enters eye, flush eye immediately withcool, clean running water for at least 15 minutes and seekimmediate medical attention. remove personal metallic items such as rings, bracelets,necklaces and watches. A lead-acid battery can produce ashort-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like tometal, which may cause severe burns.1.2 iMPORTAnT SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS familiarise yourself with the applications, limitations and potentialhazards of the roadstart. Keep the unit in good working order and condition. replacedamaged parts immediately. use only recommended parts. to use unapproved parts may bedangerous and will invalidate your warranty. the roadstart must only be opened and checked by qualifiedservice personnel. DO nOT disassemble the unit for any reason. Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the work area. Keep work area clean and tidy and free from unrelated materials.Ensure that there is adequate lighting.1. SAFETY inSTRUCTiOnS WARninG! RiSK OF EXPLOSiVE GASES. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous because they cangenerate explosive gases. It is important to remember that batteries generate explosive gases during normal operation. WARninG! this equipment contains a sealed, non-spillable lead acid battery. this must be disposed of in accordance withlocal regulations.RS1.V4 RS102.V3 RS103.V2 RS104.V2 RS105.V2 If the roadstart receives a sharp knock or blow, it must bechecked by a qualified service agent before being used. When not in use re-charge every two months. DO nOT smoke or allow a spark, or flame in the vicinity of thebattery or engine. DO nOT drop any metal item onto the battery as it may sparkor short circuit the battery, which could cause an explosion. DO nOT use roadstart to recharge dry cell batteries that arecommonly used with home appliances. these batteries mayexplode and cause personal injury and damage to property. DO nOT charge or boost a frozen battery. DO nOT use attachments other than those recommended. todo so may risk damage to the unit and other equipment and possiblepersonal injury. DO nOT pull or carry the unit by its cables and do not pull thenegative and positive clamps from the battery terminals. DO nOT operate in vicinity of flammable liquids or gases. DO nOT recharge the unit with plugs, cables or attachmentsthat are damaged. replace such items immediately. DO nOT use this product to perform a task for which it is notdesigned. DO nOT store the unit in damp or wet locations or where thetemperature may exceed 50°c. DO nOT submerge the unit in water. DO nOT use whilst under the influence of drugs, alcohol orintoxicating medication. DO nOT leave the unit in a totally discharged state for anextended period of time as this may result in permanent damage. DO nOT cross-connect the power leads from the roadstart tothe battery. Ensure that positive is to positive and negative is tonegative. Ensure that the unit is fully charged before storage.iMPORTAnT: USE OF RS105:IMPORTANT: Be sure to check the voltage switch of the rs105 is turned to the correct voltage before connecting the cables to the vehicle.In tHE EVEnt of connEctIon to 24VoLt sYstEM WItH tHE sELEctIon In tHE 12VoLt PosItIon:DO nOT• toucH tHE rotArY sWItcH.DiSCOnnECT• tHE BAttErY AnD LEAVE tHE roADstArt unIt to rEst for At LEAst ½ An Hour.DAnGER OF EXPLOSiOn iF THESE inSTRUCTiOnS ARE nOT OBSERVED.Original Language Version rs1.V4, rs102.V3, rs103.V2, rs104.V2, rs105.V2 Issue: 5 - 06/01/12iMPORTAnT WARRAnTY inFORMATiOn: KEEP YOUR ROADSTART HEALTHYRead and understand the general safety and operating instructions before use. The following information is intended to help youkeep the product in top working order.nOTE – The battery in this unit is a consumable item and its ability to accept charge will reduce over time. We will warranty itagainst mechanical and electrical defect for a period of one year - this does not cover fair wear and tear.If the battery is not properly charged before first use, or regularly conditioned, its capacity will diminish. under these circumstances we willnot replace the battery even if it is less than one year old.You can help prolong the lifecycle of the battery by following a few simple guidelines.Plug in your new roadstart to the mains transformer and make an InItIAL charge lasting 38 hours.•Ensure the unit is fully charged before storage.•• DO nOT leave the roadstart for longer than 2 months without putting it on charge.• DO nOT attempt to start a vehicle when the roadstart battery voltage is reduced to less than 7Volts.• DO nOT drop or roughly handle the roadstart – this will break or disjoin the battery terminals rendering the battery useless and thewarranty void.• DO nOT use any other charger, other than the one supplied, to recharge the battery.

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