INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL Skeleton Technologies TM SkelStart Engine Module 12V / CCA 2100 Keep this user manual in your vehicle. www.skeletontech.com 02-SMC-210408-1BTM About the SkelStart Installing the TM Engine Module SkelStart The SkelStart enables drivers to start a vehicle engine in situations where the engine cannot be started by normal batteries owing to, for example, Mounting location Electrical installation extreme weather conditions or aged batteries, or TM SkelStart installation usually requires the Do not connect cables from the battery TM start the engine. The SkelStart is able to supply installation of a bracket or a shelf on which to place to the starter (S+) terminal of the SkelStart. the Module. The shelf must be in a safe location, away from any direct heat sources. WARNING TM SkelStart SKELSTART IS NOT A BATTERY HIGH CURRENT HAZARD TM Unit SkelStart 12V DO NOT CONNECT CABLES FROM Weight kg 8.5 THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER (S+) Dimensions mm 328(l) x 171(w) x 241(h) TERMINAL OF THE SKELSTART The battery The battery 16 (max) Charging current A DO NOT CONNECT IN REVERSE POLARITY Negative (-) Terminal Positive (+) Terminal 916 Charging voltage range V DO NOT JUMP-START (ground connection) 40 to +65 Operating temperature C DO NOT DROP THE SKELSTART A 2133 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)* DO NOT SHORT CIRCUIT L 16 Maximum engine size min 19 Charge time (from 0 V) mA <10 Standby current draw V 14.1 (max) Output voltage What do you need kW 62.9 Peak power** * Based on 1s ESR for installation ** Based on 10ms ESR The additional materials that may be needed for installation are listed below. These items are not TM included with the SkelStart , but may be necessary for isolating other vehicle electronic non-starting loads from the starter system. Status Button The Starter TM Fig 1. SkelStart 12V + bolt, washer, nut (M8) Status Indicator (LED) Positive (+) Terminal + electrical insulation material (heat shrink) for proper insulation + cable to connect other vehicle electronic non-starting loads to the positive (+) battery terminal Cable selection Pre-installation checks TM TM To install the SkelStart , you need new cables Before installation of the SkelStart , you need to + standard shop tools from the S+ terminal to the Starter Solenoid + remove all the cables from the vehicle batteries. (positive) terminal and from the B and B+ The vehicle batteries need to be charged. Clean the terminals to the vehicle mass, and 24V. battery terminals to remove any oxidation or grease. Length of cable (m) 4.56 6.17.5 7.59 9.112 2 Cable size (mm ) 35 50 50 70 2 3