Schumacher Mac Tools MTPROG 12V Jump Starter and DC Power Source Owner's manual

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MTPROG

12V Jump Starter and DC Power Source

To reduce the risk of injury, read and

understand these safety warnings and

instructions before using the tool.

Keep these instructions with the tool

for future reference. If you have any

questions, contact your MAC TOOLS

representative or distributor.

WARNING

MTPROG

Operation and

Maintenance Manual

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INTRODUCTION

The

Mac Tools

™

MTPROG

is a precision-built jump starter, designed for professionals. This jump starter will deliver efﬁcient,

dependable service when used correctly and with care. As with any professional jump starter, for best performance the manufacturer’s

instructions must be followed. Please study this manual before operating the device and understand the safety warnings and

instructions. The instructions on installation, operation and maintenance should be read carefully, and the manual kept for reference.

NOTE: Additional safety measures may be required because of your particular application of the device.

Contact your

Mac Tools

representative or distributor with any questions concerning the device and its use.

www.mactools.co.uk

Mac Tools

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210 Bath Road

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Slough Berkshire, SL1 3DY, UK +44 (0) 114 2917266

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 2

Important Safety Instructions 3

Personal Precautions 3

Speciﬁcations 4

Preparing to Use the Jump Starter 4

Jump Starter Location 4

Charging the Internal Battery 5

Operating Instructions 5

Fuse Replacement 6

Maintenance Instructions 6

Moving and Storage Instructions 7

Troubleshooting 7

Accessory/Replacement Parts 7

Customer Service 8

Warranty 8

WARNING

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ENCLOSED.

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE.

SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING WARNINGS COULD RESULT IN INJURY.

Always wear eye protection.

Always wear protective gloves.

CONTAINS SEALED NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID

BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.

WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact

with battery acid may cause severe burns and

blindness. Keep out of reach of children.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING

• RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR FIRE.

• Read the entire manual before using this product. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death.

• This product is intended for 12V electrical systems. Connecting to a system with higher or lower voltage could cause injury to

the user and damage to the product/systems.

• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the

appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• Children should be supervised, to ensure they do not play with the jump starter.

• Do not put ﬁngers or hands into the jump starter clamps.

• Do not expose the jump starter to rain or snow.

•

Do not operate the jump starter with damaged cables or clamps; have the cable or clamp replaced immediately by a qualiﬁed service person.

• Do not operate the jump starter if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a

qualiﬁed service person.

• Do not disassemble the jump starter; take it to a qualiﬁed service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of ﬁre or electric shock.

• 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 OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT YOU FOLLOW THE

INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME YOU USE THE JUMP STARTER.

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To reduce the risk of a battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer

of any equipment you intend to use in the vicinity of the battery. Review the cautionary markings on these products and on the engine.

• This jump starter employs parts, such as circuit breakers, that tend to produce arcs and sparks. If used in a repair facility,

locate this jump starter 18 inches (46 cm) or more above ﬂoor level.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

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A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:

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Work in a well-ventilated area.

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NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ﬂame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.

•

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.

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Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It might spark or short-circuit the battery or

other electrical part that may cause an explosion.

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Never jump start a frozen battery.

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To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.

WARNING! THIS JUMP STARTER IS ONLY FOR USE ON VEHICLES WITH A 12V LEAD

ACID STARTER BATTERY.

RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY CORROSIVE

SULFURIC ACID.

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Consider having someone nearby to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.

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Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.

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Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles, gloves and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes

while working near the battery.

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If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye,

immediately ﬂood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.

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If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, contact poison control and reference MSDS. Seek medical attention immediately.

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Keep the jump starter in the speciﬁed temperature range: operation: -10°C (14°F) to 40°C (104°F); charging: 0°C (32°F) to

40°C (104°F); storage : -15°C (5°F) to 40°C (104°F).

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PREPARING TO USE THE JUMP STARTER

WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A HIGHLY

CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.

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Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the jump starter.

•

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the jump starter is being used.

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Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact

with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help minimize airborne

corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

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Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage of the

jump starter is correct.

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Make sure that the jump starter cable clamps make tight connections.

JUMP STARTER LOCATION

WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

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Locate the jump starter as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.

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Never place the jump starter directly above the battery being jumped; gases from the battery will corrode and damage the

jump starter.

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Do not operate the jump starter in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any way.

SPECIFICATIONS

Heavy-duty battery clamps

Fuse

Cord/clamp holder

12V DC power outlet

AC charging socket

Battery status button

Charging/battery status LEDs

SPECIFICATIONS

Model #

Internal

Battery Type

Capacity

Nominal

Voltage

12V Aux DC

Power Output

Rated

Cranking Amps

Fuse

MTPROG

Sealed,

maintenance-free AGM

lead-acid

20Ah (C20) 12V DC 15A 400 300A

Model #

Charger

Input

Charger

Output

Operating

Temperature

Charging

Temperature

Storage

Temperature

Weight

lbs / kg

Dimensions

in / mm

MTPROG

100-240V,

50/60 Hz,

0.7 A max.

12V 2 A

-10°C (14°F)

to 40°C (104°F)

0°C (32°F)

to 40°C (104°F)

-15°C (5°F)

to 40°C (104°F)

23 / 11

16 x 4.72 x 12.6

405 x 120 x 320

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CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER

IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS TO KEEP THE JUMP STARTER’S

INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED. CHARGE THE JUMP STARTER INDOORS ONLY.

•

Use only the included power cord.

•

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the jump starter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.

•

When charging the internal battery, work in a well-ventilated area and do not restrict the ventilation in any way.

LED INDICATORS

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Internal Battery Status

Make sure the jump starter is not connected to a power source or a vehicle battery.

Press the Battery Status button on the front of the jump starter.

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Red – Charge now

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Yellow – Charge soon

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Green – Ready for jump start

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Charging Status

Connect the jump starter to a live power source.

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Blinking Yellow – Battery is charging

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Solid Green – Battery is fully charged

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Charging Percentage

While the unit is charging, press the Battery Status button .

The LEDs indicate the charging percentage.

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Red – 1-49% charge

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Yellow – 50-89% charge

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Green – 90% or higher charge

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Combined Internal Battery and Vehicle Battery Charge

Connect the jump starter to a vehicle battery and press the Battery Status button .

The LEDs will show the combined internal battery and vehicle battery charge.

NOTE: this is not a true reading.

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Red – Charge now

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Yellow – Charge soon

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Green – Fully charged

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Charging The Internal Battery, Using the Built-In Charger

Charge the internal battery for the jump starter using the included power cord.

WARNING! USE OF AN IMPROPER POWER CORD MAY RESULT IN A RISK OF FIRE

AND ELECTRIC SHOCK.

1. Connect the power cord to the AC charging socket on the side of the jump starter.

2. Plug the power cord into a 120-240VAC electrical wall outlet.

3. While the jump starter is charging, the yellow LED will blink.

4. Complete charging may take up to 12 hours. When the yellow LED turns off and the green LED lights, the jump starter

is ready to use.

5. When the internal battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically go into maintain mode and maintain the battery

at full charge.

6. Charge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine

IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter without a battery installed in the vehicle may damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging the internal battery.

WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:

1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.

2. Position the jump cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door and moving of hot engine parts.

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3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during

the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does not touch the battery clamps or cut the insulation of the cables.

4. Check the polarity of the battery posts.

5. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the

chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 7.

6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +)

ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the

battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal

part of the frame or engine block.

7. For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from the jump starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)

ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the

battery. Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal

part of the frame or engine block.

8. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 10 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1 minute before

attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the jump starter battery to cool down.)

9. After the engine starts, disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red clamp, (+) in that order (for a negative-grounded vehicle).

10. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

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Powering a 12V DC device

The jump starter is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V accessory plug.

CAUTION: Do not use the jump starter to run appliances that draw more than 15A DC.

NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge the jump starter immediately

after unplugging the 12V DC device.

NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with the jump starter while charging the internal battery.

1. Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug into the 12V DC accessory outlet.

2. Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the jump starter.

3. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet and turn on the 12V DC device (if required).

4. When ﬁnished, turn off the DC device (if required) and unplug from the DC power outlet.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

The jump starter is equipped with a replaceable fuse, to protect the battery from overload.

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Fuse Speciﬁcation

Littelfuse BF2 series type, rated 32 V, 300 A.

WARNING! KEEP AWAY FROM SPARKS AND FLAME – BATTERY COULD EMIT EXPLOSIVE GASES.

1. Allow the fuse to cool down completely (approximately 5 minutes).

2. Make sure the the unit is unplugged from any power source.

3. Remove the negative (BLACK) clamp and cable from the cord/clamp holder on the side of the unit and locate the fuse cover.

4. Follow the arrow to open the right side of the fuse cover, and then rotate the cover from right to left to remove it.

5. Using a 13mm socket/wrench, remove both nuts and washers.

6. Remove the open fuse and replace it with a new one of the same type and rating.

7. Replace and torque the top nut/washer to 50 in-lbs. to secure the fuse.

8. Replace the fuse cover.

9. The unit is now ready to use.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

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After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the jump starter.

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Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clamps, cords, and the jump starter’s case.

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Ensure that all of the jump starter’s components are in place and in good working condition.

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Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts (except the fuse). All servicing should be

performed by qualiﬁed service personnel.

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MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING! THE CLAMPS ARE LIVE AND WILL PRODUCE ARCING OR SPARKING IF THEY

COME IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER.

•

Do not store the clamps clamped together, on or around metal, or clamped to cables. Keep the clamps on the storage holders

when not in use.

• Store the jump starter in an upright position.

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Store inside, in a cool, dry place.

•

If the jump starter is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords,

clamps and jump starter. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION

The jump starter won’t jump start my car. Clamps are not making a good

connection to the battery.

Connections are reversed.

The jump starter’s battery is not

charged.

The vehicle’s battery is defective.

The fuse has opened.

Check for poor connection to battery

and frame. Make sure connection points

are clean.

Disconnect the jump starter and reverse

the clamps. The fuse will need to be

replaced.

Press the Battery Status button

on the front of the unit. The LEDs will

indicate the status of charge.

Have the battery checked.

Replace the fuse.

The jump starter won’t power my 12V

device.

The 12V device is not turned on.

The jump starter’s battery is not

charged.

The 12V device draws more than 15A

or has a short circuit.

Turn on the 12V device.

Check the battery charge status by

pressing the Battery Status button.

Disconnect the 12V device. The internal

breaker will automatically reset after a

minute or two. Try the 12V device again.

The battery in the jump starter won’t

hold a charge.

The battery is bad

(will not accept a charge).

Replace the battery.

ACCESSORY/REPLACEMENT PARTS

Please Visit:

UK: http://www.2helpu.com/MAC/GB/en-GB/

Ireland: http://www.2helpu.com/MAC/IE/en-IE/

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CUSTOMER SERVICE

We at Mac Tools are committed to our customers, please reference the following phone number for a direct contact to one of our customer

technicians. They will be more than happy to help with any service or warranty questions you may have about your jump starter.

www.mactools.co.uk

Mac Tools

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210 Bath Road

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Slough Berkshire, SL1 3DY, UK +44 (0) 114 2917266

WARRANTY

We warrant that this jump starter shall be free from manufacturing defects for a period of ONE YEAR from the original purchase date.

Our obligation to the original purchaser shall be limited to repairing or replacing, at our expense (not including shipping charges)

a defective device if returned by the original purchaser within one year from the date of purchase, all incoming shipping charges

prepaid. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DEFECTS OR DAMAGES TO THE DEVICE (i) after the warranty period expires; (ii) resulting

from misuse or abnormal operation; (iii) resulting from a failure to properly maintain or operate the device or (iv) resulting from any

repair or maintenance services performed by any party other than Mac Tools.

This product has been designed and manufactured using high quality, recyclable and

reusable materials and components. The crossed wheel bin symbol applied to the

product indicates that it complies with the European Directive 2011/19/UE. Please inquire

about the collection of electrical and electronic products in your area. Please comply with

the local regulations. Do not dispose of this product with your normal household waste.

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