Cat 1200 Peak Amp Digital Jump Starter Manual (2024)

FAQs

How do I know when my cat jump starter is fully charged? ›

All of the CAT jump starters have battery status indicators. Our units can have 2 - 4 LED indicators depending on the model and when all of the LED illuminate and the green LED lights or flashes the unit is fully charged.

The battery indicator display will gradually increase as the Jump-Starter is charging. 7. When the Jump-Starter is fully charged, the display will read FL. Disconnect the AC extension cord from the 110/120-volt AC outlet, and then disconnect it from the Jump-Starter AC charging plug.

Sometimes they will beep indicating a fault, like a power surge or some other electrical anomaly. Mine would do that occasionally when plugged in.

Monitoring the Charging Process

Some jump starters have built-in LED lights that indicate when the unit is fully charged. If your jump starter doesn't have LED lights, you can use a multimeter to check the voltage. A fully charged jump starter should have a voltage of around 12.6 volts.

If the battery is completely dead, it won't always have enough power to turn over the engine, even with a jump start. In this case, you'll need to replace the battery to get your car running again. Another reason why a car battery won't jump is because there is a problem with the charging system.

Remember, jump-starter batteries have no memory issues. You cannot harm them with frequent charges, even when they are only slightly discharged.

Make sure that your Peak is fully charged before your first use. The white light on the unit will pulse while it's charging and will automatically turn off once fully charged. The Peak should take about 2.5 hours to fully charge.

If you have jump-started your car, it is recommended to let your vehicle run for at least 30 minutes because it would typically require at least half an hour to charge a dead battery entirely or at least sufficiently.

A: The first time I plugged in one of these it instantly was blinking the "FL" which is supposed to mean that it's "full".

2) This doesn't mean that your jump starter will die or won't work after 2–3 years. It means that after 300 to 500 full charge cycles, the actual battery capacity of the jump starter may drop by 20%, and the starting performance (Peak Current and Cranking Current) will decrease by 20%.

Why does my Peak jump starter keep beeping? ›

The reason for a 1400 Peak Amp portable car jump starter to beep is due to an either too high or too low voltage. If you have a multimter, please go ahead and test voltage before using. This is typically caused by a worn internal battery.

How can I test a portable battery jump-starter, to make sure it works? Disconnect the battery from the car and connect the car's battery cables to the jump starter. If it successfully starts the car, it's good. If not, it's bad.

The "99" on the battery indicator for your Peak 600 Amp Jump Starter simply means that the unit is 99% charged. The flashing just means that it's currently plugged in and being charged. Once fully charged this number should switch over to "FL".

To reset the jump-starting function, press the power button to power off the unit. Press the power button again to power on the unit and restart the jump starting function. Low Voltage Batteries & Manual Override: Boost X is designed to jump start 12-volt lead-acid batteries down to 3-volts.

Depending on your battery charger, it may take 4-8 hours to charge your battery enough to start the car a few times. It may take 10-24 hours to charge your battery up to 100 percent. The longer you charge it, the more strength the charger can put in the car battery.

If you have jump-started your car, it is recommended to let your vehicle run for at least 30 minutes because it would typically require at least half an hour to charge a dead battery entirely or at least sufficiently.

The RED LED will light, indicating charging. 4. The GREEN LED will light when the battery is fully charged. This could take up to 72 hours.