e finest quality
portable power source and engine starters on the market. We have taken numerous
measures in quality control and in our manufacturing processes to ensure that your
product arrives in top condition, and that it will perform to your satisfaction. In the rare
event that your portable power source contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, or requires warranty service, DO NOT RETURN YOUR
PORTABLE POWER SOURCE TO THE STORE.
Please call our TOLL FREE NUMBER US (800-328-2921) CN (800-668-8642) and
ask for Technical Service. Our technical service representative will expedite delivery of
your part. If your product needs warranty service, our technical service representative
will help you obtain the fastest remedy possible under the warranty. Save your
purchase receipt, it is required for warranty service.
PORTABLE POWER SOURCE
USERS MANUAL
Consumer:
Retain these instructions for future use. Read all instructions
carefully before using this portable power source.
© CMC February 1999
Form No. 842-270-000
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Figure 1. Portable Power Source
SAFETY SUMMARY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This
manual contains important safety and
operating instructions.
Contains sealed, non-
spillable lead acid
battery. Must be
disposed of properly.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES. Working in the vicinity of a lead
acid battery is dangerous.
Batteries generate explosive
gases during normal battery
operation. For this reason, it is
essential that you read this
manual and follow the
instructions exactly. To reduce risk of battery
explosion, follow these
instructions and those published
by battery manufacturer and
manufacturer of any equipment
you intend to use in vicinity of
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Safety storage holsters
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CHARGED indicator light
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Multiple LED power indicator
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Case
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TEST switch
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Accessory outlet
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Heavy-duty Clamps
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Flexible heavy-duty cables
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Wall charger
10. Power charging cord (optional)
Not shown, charging socket (on rear or side)
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battery. Review cautionary
marking on these products and on
engine.
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS Someone should be within range
of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you work
near a lead-acid battery. Have plenty of fresh water and
soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. Wear complete eye protection and
clothing protection. Avoid touching
eyes while working near battery. If battery acid contacts skin or
clothing, wash immediately with
soap and water. If acid enters
eye, immediately flood eye with
running cold water for at least 10
minutes and get medical attention
immediately. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or
flame in vicinity of battery or
engine. Be extra cautious to reduce risk of
dropping a metal tool onto battery.
It might spark or short circuit
battery or other electrical part that
may cause explosion. Remove personal metal items
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces
and watches when working with a
lead-acid battery. A lead-acid
battery can produce a short-circuit
current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal causing a
severe burn. Use portable power source for
charging or boosting LEAD-ACID
battery only. Do not use for
charging dry-cell batteries that are
commonly used with home
appliances. These batteries may
burst and cause injury to persons
and damage to property. NEVER charge or boost a frozen
battery. NEVER allow clamps to touch
together or to contact the same
piece of metal to prevent arcing.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS Use of an attachment not
recommended or sold by the
manufacturer, may result in a risk
of damage to the unit, or injury to
personnel. When using the wall charger or
power extension cord, pull on the
plug and NEVER ON THE WIRE
when disconnecting. Do not recharge the portable
power source with a damaged wall
charger or power extension cord.
Replace them immediately. The portable power source may be
used under any weather condition.
Rain, snow, hot, or cold
temperatures. Do not submerge in water. Do not operate with flammables
such as gasoline etc. If the portable power source
receives a sharp blow or is
otherwise damaged, in any way,
have it checked by a qualified
service person. If the portable
power source is leaking battery
acid do not ship it. Take it to the
closest battery recycler in your
area. Do not disassemble the portable
power source. Have it checked by
a qualified service person. The portable power source should
never be left in a total discharged
state for any period of time.
Damage to the battery could be
permanent with poor performance
as a result. When not in use,
leave the portable power source
connected to the wall charger or
recharge every six (6) months.
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1. With J2000 turned off hook the red
clamp to the weak battery's positive
(+) terminal, hook he black clamp to
a metal part of the vehicle's frame.
2. Push button (below) to turn J200-on.
3. Turn the vehicle ignition. Once vehicle
starts. turn the J2000 off by
pushing button again.
4. Disconnect J2000 clamps from
battery
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Figure 3. Indicator Panel (J2000)
RECHARGE THE
PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE
Note:
There are two ways to charge
the portable power source.
The first method is automatic
charging with the provided
wall charger (preferred). The
second is through the dc
power jack through the power
extension cord. The second
method is not automatic and
requires watching because the
portable power source could
be damaged due to
overcharging.
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With the wall charger. The portable
power source is automatically
charged using the wall charger. A
CHARGING JACK (may be found in
the rear or on a side of your
portable power source) is
connected through a smart circuit
board to the portable power source
making recharging automatic.
Recharging takes approximately 4
to 6 hours for each light that does
not come on when the test button is
pressed. Overcharging is not a
problem when using the wall
charger and the portable power
source can be left connected to the
wall charger indefinitely.
PORTABLE POWER
SOURCE

FEATURES Provides plenty of power for
starting vehicles. More than
enough to start most cars. May
also be used in DEEP CYCLE
applications. The portable power source will
power most 12 Vdc accessories
equipped with a male cigar lighter
plug. The dc outlet has automatic
overload protection. Test switch and LED lights. State
of the art circuit.
INFORMATION TO USER
Changes or modifications to the portable
power source, by the user, that are not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for radio frequency emission
levels from the portable power source,
could cause an undesireable amount of
radio frequency energy to be emitted.
Such action could void the users
authority to use the portable power
source.
SAFETY FEATURES Safety storage holsters prevent
accidental sparking of clamps and
rotate 90° for easy clamp removal. Cable grooves lock the cables for
clean storage. (No unsightly
dangling wires). The portable power source
contains the latest technology with
its 12 volt sealed non spillable
battery. The portable power source
may be stored in any position.
RECHARGING
PROCEDURES
When new, your portable power source
should be charged for a minimum of 30
hours, unless all the power level lights
and the charged light come on when the
test button is pressed.
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a.
Insert the wall charger plug
(see Figure 1) into the
CHARGING JACK (mounted
in the rear or on one side of
the portable power source)
b.
Connect the wall charger AC/
DC ADAPTOR to the ac
outlet (the yellow CHARGING
light will light).
c.
Allow the portable power
source to charge until the
CHARGED light comes on
(you can monitor the
progress by checking the red
POWER LEVEL lights when
all three POWER LEVEL
lights are lit the CHARGED
light should come on).
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Once the CHARGED light
comes on, charge another
three to six hours, (three
hours is acceptable but to
ensure maximum output
capability, six hours is
preferred).
e.
If you are not going to need
the portable power source
right away you may leave the
wall charger connected to the
portable power source. We
recommend that the wall
charger remain connected to
the portable power source
whenever the portable power
source is not in use.
2.
With the Optional Extension Cord.
Start the vehicle engine. Plug one
end of the power extension cord
into the portable power source
power receptacle and the other end
into a vehicle lighter outlet. Press
the test button once every hour to
check the POWER LEVEL. When
all of the red lights and the charged
light come on, charge the portable
power source another 1 to 2 hours
to insure a complete