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Facebook Friday| 07.09.21

How to Jump-Start a Car

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Whether you’re a seasoned driver or just starting out, getting in the know about how to jump a dead battery can be a real time-saver. And this knowledge can help you stress less so you can get back on the road faster.

Your first step is to figure out what caused the battery to die. If it’s completely drained for seemingly no reason at all, you may have to buy and install a new one. But if you simply left a light on, you can likely use jumper cables and a running car to get it started again. Take a look at this step-by-step guide to getting your car up and running when your battery’s dead.

Steps to Jump-Start Your Car Battery

Jump starting your car battery can be tricky when you’re not sure what to do. But don’t fear! We’re here to help you through the process every step of the way.

1. Travel with jumper cables in your car. There’s no jumping your car without them. If your car isn’t starting and you’re in a parking garage, you may be able to recruit the help of a staffer to help find a pair of cables. If not, you’ll have to ask around. Think about putting together a car safety kit that includes jumper cables to help you if the unexpected happens. You’ll be glad you have it in place should you ever need it.

2. Ask someone with a running car to help. Look around for someone to help you jump your car or call a friend if they’re nearby.

3. Park the cars engine to engine. Whoever you recruited to help will ideally park their car “nose to nose” with your car so that your jumper cables will reach from one battery to the other.

4. Turn off both cars. Before attaching the jumper cables, be sure that the volunteer’s engine is not running.

5. Turn on the flashers. This is extra important to improve safety if you’re jumping the car on the side of the road. This way people know you’re there and can move over.

6. Engage the parking brakes. Play it safe and apply the parking brakes in both cars. That way the cars will be less likely to drift on you when you’re standing out in front of them.

7. Attach the red jumper cable clamps first. Start with the red terminal (look for + or POS on the terminal) of the dead battery. Then attach the second red clamp to the battery of the other vehicle.

8. Attach the black cable clamps next. This time, attach the black cable to the working car’s battery black terminal (look for – or NEG). Then, attach the other black clamp to an unpainted, metal part of the engine — preferably onto a clean nut or bolt on the engine block.

9. Start the working car. Let the car run for a few moments in order to run a charge to the dead battery.

10. Try to start the car with the dead battery. Turn the key and start the engine! The current from the running car should bring the dead car back to life.

11. If the dead car doesn’t start, rev up the other engine and try again. Have the driver in the running car give it some gas for a few seconds and attempt to start your car again.

12. Disconnect the jumper cables after your car starts. Detach the cables carefully, starting first with the black clamps. Then disconnect the red clamps.

13. Take it for a spin. Drive your car for a while to charge the battery.

14. If it doesn’t start, get it serviced. If your car doesn’t start after following these instructions, there may be bigger issues that need to be explored by a mechanic.

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ProTalk: Word of the Month

Hey, team! Interested in winning some free ProVantage Swag? Don't forget to submit the Word of the Month for Episode 2 of ProTalk with Scott J. Medeiros.

If you don't know what Word of the Month is, here's how it works:

At a random point in each episode, the guest will pick a word, any word, to be the Word of the Month. 

For the following month, until the release of the next episode, there will be a survey in the ProDaily where you can submit the Word of the Month. But, be quick! Because the first 3 listeners to submit the Word of the Month will win one ProVantage swag item.

Good luck & enjoy the podcast!

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Hot off the press! Check out this month's edition of the Rosewood newsletter, The Insider.

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If you know someone who would be a great fit for ProVantage, have them apply today. We believe that the people in the best position to recommend a new employee are those already a part of our team!

Here's everything you need to know:
 

Referral Bonus Payout:

$50 for EACH Field Representative You Refer

$100 for EACH Skilled Applicant You Refer (LIT, ASST Lead, Carpenter Assistant)

$150 for EACH Management Level Employee You Refer (Lead, Carpenter, Manager)

Qualifications:

Average grades of 3.0 or higher are required and the reward is granted after the new employee works 200 hours.

Don't Forget to Bring Your Own Tools!

Tools are an essential aspect of your job at ProVantage, so don't forget to come prepared! Please show up to work every day with all of the following equipment (listed below & pictured above), and remember: it's your responsibility to buy tools.

What to bring: Tape Measure, Box Cutter, Rubber Mallet, Screwdrivers, Basic Socket Set, Slip Joint & Angle Cut Pliers, Cordless Power Drill, Level, and Steel Toe Boots.

*If you need to borrow a tool from a coworker, please ask beforehand and remember to return it*

Don't know where to buy tools at an affordable price? Check out the link below!

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Check out this terrific deal on lodging from Wyndham Hotels & Resorts!

Attached you'll find a flyer offering a 10% discount for ProVantage employees. To receive the discount, visit WyndhamHotels.com and use the Corporate Code 1000054787 or call (877) 999-3223 and ask for the discount associated with ProVantage Corporate Solutions.

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Here's an exciting offer from Red Roof Inn!

Attached you will find an updated flyer showing the 20% discount Red Roof is now offering our employees for both personal and business travel. Feel free to reach out to Denice Fleshman to secure even lower rates. Her contact information is listed below.

Twp $50 AMAZON gift card have already been rewarded to ProVantage Merchandisers who stayed at a Red Roof location (Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS+, The Red Collection, or HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof) between 4/1/21 and 6/30/21.

Once ProVantage Merchandisers collectively use 300 rooms at Red Roof during the dates listed above, Red Roof will award a THIRD $50 AMAZON gift card.

Let’s continue to be financially savvy when booking hotel stays during your assignments!

Denice Fleshman:

(540) 522-4317

dfleshman@redroof.com

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Attention Simi Valley Employees:

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Thousand Oaks--Newbury Park is now offering ProVantage employees a rate of $84.00 for the duration of this project! It also includes Wake Up on the Brightside Breakfast, complimentary parking, and complimentary internet access.

This rate can be obtained by booking online using our corporate code or calling the reservation line @ (800) 407-9832.

Please feel free to reach out to us if there are any additional questions or concerns. 

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