KS400/KS401 KwikStart ProHD Operation and Maintenance Manual FEATURES: • 22Ah / 360CCA Battery • 300 Amp Plastisol Coated Steel Clamps • Internal Charger 12V / 600mA • Digital LED Display • Heavy Duty 4AWG Copper Cables 3FT KS400, 7FT KS401 • USB Power Output • 12V Power Socket • DC to DC extension cord (Included) • Storage Area for Accessories • Rubber Base for Slip Resistance and Drop Protection • Designed for Field Repair Made in USA of US and imported parts California Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
The KS400/KS401 KwikStart ProHD is a 12V emergency jump starter and portable power supply with a 22Ah / 360CCA sealed, non-spillable lead-acid battery, 300 amp plastisol coated steel clamps, and an internal 12V / 600mA charger. It has a digital LED display, a USB power output, a 12V power socket, and heavy duty 4AWG copper cables (3 ft on the KS400, 7 ft on the KS401). The unit is made in the USA of US and imported parts and is designed for field repair.
The manual gives safety precautions for working near lead-acid batteries, recharging procedures for the internal charger and the DC power extension cord, and operating instructions for using the unit as a battery charger, emergency jump starter, alternative power supply while replacing a vehicle battery, and multi-purpose 12V/USB power supply. It closes with battery removal instructions and disposal requirements for the sealed lead-acid battery.
| Battery | 22Ah / 360CCA sealed lead-acid |
|---|---|
| Clamps | 300 Amp plastisol coated steel |
| Internal charger | 12V / 600mA |
| Cables | Heavy duty 4AWG copper, 3FT (KS400) / 7FT (KS401) |
| Recommended inverter | 300 watts maximum |
| Initial charge | Minimum 30 hours when new |
Charge it for a minimum of 30 hours when new, unless the unit status shows it is in good condition.
Yes. Overcharging is not a problem with the internal charger, and it can be left connected to an AC power source indefinitely when the unit is not in use.
Let the KS400/KS401 internal battery cool for 3 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again, or damage to the unit may occur.
Press and hold the Status button for 5 seconds to turn it on (the display flashes "USB"), and hold it for another 5 seconds to turn it off ("USB OFF").