HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 1 4500A 12/24V HIGH CRANKING SURE START JUMPSTARTER P/No.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Please read this manual thoroughly before use and store in a safe place for future reference. WARNINGS • 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.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 3 FEATURES ENGINE START CAPABILITIES This jumpstarter is designed for starting 12/24V vehicles that require a clamp output up to 910 Amps to start their motor. In a new and fully charged condition the jumpstarter has enough power to jumpstart petrol & diesel vehicles up to 14 litres in capacity in both 12V & 24V modes. HEAVY DUTY LONG LEADS Long 1.3m leads allow easy connection without heavy lifting. Quality cable ensures optimal performance.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 4 SPECIFICATIONS Battery Battery Capacity 12V 2 x 31Ah AGM Battery Short Circuit Current 4500A 12V, 2250A 24V Clamp Output 910A 12V mode, 720A 24V mode 12/24V DC Power Outlet Cigarette Lighter Socket 10A Circuit Protection Auto reset circuit breaker Jumpstarter Leads Length 1.3 metres Cable 50mm2 Polarity Protection Fused Recharging 240V 4A 12/24V Cigarette lighter lead Control Automatic 6 stage charging Main Charge Up to 14.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 5 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Digital Battery Voltage Display 12/24V Selection Switch DC Cigarette Lighter Socket Battery Status Button Solid Brass Battery Clamps & Heavy Duty Insulated Leads 240V or 12/24V Recharging 4A PC400 battery charger complete with wiring harness for recharging from 240V AC outlets.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 6 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 BATTERY STATUS button. The jumpstarter’s battery voltage should be above 12.6V in 12V mode and above 25.2V in 24V mode. 3.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 7 CHARGING WITH PC400 BATTERY CHARGER (240V AC CHARGING) IMPORTANT: DO NOT POWER ANY APPLIANCE FROM THE JUMPSTARTER WHILE IT IS BEING CHARGED USING THE AC CHARGER. WARNING: SET THE VOLTAGE OF THE JUMPSTARTER TO 12V VIA THE VOLTAGE SELECTION SWITCH. 1. To charge, set the voltage of the jumpstarter to 12V via the voltage selection switch and connect the supplied PC400 wiring harness to the cigarette lighter socket on the front of the jumpstarter. 2.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 8 CHARGING WITH DC LEAD Your jumpstarter can be recharged from the DC cigarette lighter socket located on the front of the jumpstarter. A double-ended cigarette lighter plug and lead is included for recharging while driving. WARNING: ENSURE THE JUMPSTARTER VOLTAGE IS SET TO THE SAME VOLTAGE AS THE VEHICLE BEING USED TO CHARGE THE JUMPSTARTER (12V FOR 12V VEHICLES & 24V FOR 24V VEHICLES).
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 9 USING THE JUMPSTARTER AS A POWER SUPPLY WARNING: ENSURE THE JUMPSTARTER IS SET TO 12V WHEN POWERING 12V APPLIANCES. IF SET TO 24V THIS MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE APPLIANCES. The jumpstarter utilises 2 x 31Ah AGM batteries and can be used as a power supply by connecting a cigarette lighter plug into the DC socket located on the front of the jumpstarter. It is recommended to check the battery capacity before using the jumpstarter as a power supply.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 10 CHECKING BATTERY CAPACITY The jumpstarter is equipped with a L.E.D DIGITAL DISPLAY. When the BATTERY VOLTAGE STATUS button is pressed the display will indicate the battery voltage level. To check the battery capacity : Step 1 Disconnect any appliance and accessories that might be running from the jumpstarter, as this will effect the reading. Ensure the jumpstarter is not being charged.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 11 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q. Why didn’t my jumpstarter start my vehicle? A. There could be a number of reasons why the jumpstarter did not start your 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.
HC4500 instruction Manual_1 15/11/11 11:20 AM Page 12 WARRANTY STATEMENT Brown & Watson International Pty Ltd (“BWI”) of 1500 Ferntree Gully Road, Knoxfield, Vic., telephone (03) 9730 6000, fax (03) 9730 6050, warrants that all products described in its 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.
