NOCO Boost XL GB50 1500A 12V UltraSafe Portable Lithium Car Jump Starter, Heavy-Duty Battery Booster Power Pack, Powerbank Charger, and Jump Leads for up to 7.0L Petrol and 4.5L Diesel Engines

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Carefully read and understand the vehicle owner's manual on specific precautions and recommended methods for jump starting the vehicle. Make sure to determine the voltage and chemistry of the battery by referring to your battery owner's manual prior to using this product. The GB50 is for jump starting 12-volt lead-acid batteries only. Before connecting to the battery, verify that you have a 12-volt lead-acid battery. The GB50 is not suitable for any other type of battery. Identify the correct polarity of the battery terminals on the battery. The positive battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (POS,P,+). The negative battery terminal is typically marked by these letters or symbol (NEG,N,-). Do not make any connections to the carburetor, fuel lines, or thin, sheet metal parts. The below instructions are for a negative ground system (most common). Disables safety protection and manually forces Boost "On". Only for use when a battery is too low to be detected.

The GB50 comes partially charged out of the box and needs to be fully charged prior to use. Connect the GB50 using the included USB Charge Cable to the USB IN port and the USB car charger. It can also be recharged from any USB powered port, like an AC adapter, car charger, laptop and more. The USB IN port is rated at 2.1 Amps to ensure safe and efficient charging of the internal lithium battery. Due to FCC regulations, we recommend not to charge and discharge the unit at the same time. The time to recharge a GB50 will differ based on the discharge level and the power source used. Actual results may vary due to battery conditions. Charger Rating: .5A The battery charger also comes with a built-in LED flashlight, which provides visibility in low-light situations. The flashlight has different modes, including a strobe and SOS signal, for emergency situations. Light Mode Button Toggles the ultra-bright LED light through 7 light modes: 100% > 50% > 10% > SOS > Blink > Strobe > Off Hot LED Illuminates solid Red; unit is fully operational, but approaching upper temperature limit. Flashing Red; unit is too hot to jump start, but other functions are still available. Cold LED Illuminates solid Blue; unit is fully operational, but approaching lower temperature limit.Make sure all of the vehicle's power loads (headlights, radio, air conditioning, etc.) are turned off before attempting to jump start the vehicle. Try starting the vehicle. Most vehicles will immediately start. Some vehicles may require the GB50 to be connected for up to 30 seconds before starting. If the vehicle does not start right away, wait 20-30 seconds and try again. Do not attempt more than five (5) consecutive jump starts within a fifteen (15) minute period. Allow the GB50 to rest for fifteen (15) minutes before attempting to jump start the vehicle again. In addition to its jump-starting capabilities, the NOCO Genius Boost XL GB50 also functions as a portable power bank. It features USB ports that allow users to charge their electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and cameras, making it a versatile and convenient tool to have on hand. And what about that jump starter? Well, while Alex hasn’t had to jump his cars yet, it did the jib beautifully on his boat on an engine that hadn’t started all winter. We’ll call that a success! So, with the torch built in, and holding a charge for up to a year it’s a handy bit of kit. Press the Power Button to begin jump starting. All LEDs will flash, indicating that all LEDs are properly functioning. If you are properly connected to the battery, the White Boost LED will illuminate. If the battery clamps are connected in reverse, the Red Error LED will illuminate. Reverse the connections to clear this error and then the White Boost LED will illuminate. The White Boost LED is illuminated, when the GB50 is ready to jump start your vehicle.

So, when NOCO got in touch to see if we’d like to give their NOCO Boost XL GB50 portable jump starter a test we were all for it. This thing promises a bunch — it can keep your gadgets charged and it can jump start your wheels. Portable battery chargers are no innovation these days, but with the added features on offer here we were excited to give it a whirl. Fire. Product is an electrical device that emits heat and is capable of causing burns. Do not cover product. Do not smoke or use any source of electrical spark or fire when operating product. Keep product away from combustible materials. So, what’s our verdict on the NOCO Boost GB50 XL? The GB50 is an ultra-portable, lightweight and compact lithium-ion jump starter for 12-volt batteries — and a portable charger for your gadgets while out on an adventure. You can safely jump start a dead battery in seconds – and up to 30 times on a single charge. That’s pretty powerful. Unit is too hot to jump start or use other functions. / Allow the unit to cool, and bring the unit into cooler environment.Explosion. Unmonitored, incompatible, or damaged batteries can explode if used with product. Do not leave product unattended while in use. Do not attempt to jump start a damaged or frozen battery. Use product only with batteries of recommended voltage. Operate product in well ventilated areas. The NOCO Genius Boost XL GB50 is a battery charger specifically designed for charging dead or low batteries in a variety of vehicles and equipment. It is a portable and compact charger that provides a high level of power for its size.