Troubleshooting guide

Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
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To operate a 12 V DC appliance:
1. Open the protective cover on the DC power outlet of the
Duracell® Powerpack.
2. Plug the 12 V DC appliance into the DC power outlet on
the left side of the unit, and turn the 12 V DC appliance
on (if required).
If the 12 V DC appliance draws more than 12 A (or has a
short-circuit defect), the internal circuit breaker of the
Duracell® Powerpack shuts off the power to the 12 V
DC appliance. If this occurs, unplug the 12 V DC
appliance. The internal circuit breaker automatically
resets after a few seconds.
3. Fully recharge the Duracell® Powerpack as soon as
possible after each use.
As the DC power outlet is internally wired directly to the
Duracell® Powerpack’s battery, extended operation of a
12 V DC appliance may result in excessive battery
discharge. See Caution for Equipment damage on
page 18.
Jump-Starting a Vehicle’s Engine
You can use the Duracell® Powerpack to jump-start a vehicle
or boat engine (all 4 cylinder and most 6 cylinder engines)
that has a 12 V starting battery.
WARNING: Fire hazard
Never allow jump-start cables’ red and black clamps to touch each
other or another common metal conductor. This could cause
damage to the unit and/or create a sparking/explosion hazard.
Always switch OFF the Jump-Start power switch and store the
jump-start clamps in the appropriate holder on each side of the
Duracell® Powerpack after use.
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