Schumacher 94026831, IP-180, IPD-1800 owner manual Instant Power Jump Starter & DC Power Source

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Schumacher Electric Corporation

Models: IPD-1800, IP-180

OWNER’S MANUAL

INSTANT POWER™ Jump Starter & DC Power Source

THIS PRODUCT HAS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY INSIDE THAT SHOULD BE KEPT AT FULL CHARGE FOR LONGER LIFE. RECHARGE WHEN FIRST RECEIVED (EVEN IF GREEN ‘FULL POWER’ LIGHT GLOWS), AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 3 MONTHS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Warning: Failure to follow instructions may cause damage or an explosion. Read entire instruction manual before use.

1.Turn ignition off before making cable connections.

2.Use in a well-ventilated area.

3.Clamp the red clamp to the positive terminal of the battery. (For a negative grounded system.)

4.Clamp the black clamp to an unpainted and unmoving part of the chassis or engine block.

5.Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.

6.After 2 seconds, a battery status LED will light and the internal relays will click.

7.You can now crank the engine. If the engine does not start, wait at least 3 minutes before attempting to start vehicle again. (This permits the battery and relays to cool down.)

CHARGING of IPD-1800 internal battery in cradle/tray.

After removing the IPD-1800 from the carton, charge it overnight before using even if the green Full Power light glows.

1.To charge, plug wall charger cord into the socket on the side of the cradle/tray.

2.Plug the wall charger into a 120V AC source.

3.The green “charge complete” light on the cradle/tray will glow.

4.Place the IPD-1800 in the cradle/tray.

5.The “charge complete” light will glow red while charging.

6.The light will glow green when the battery has reached full charge. This could take up to 72 hours on some charges due to age and condition of the battery. The charger will automatically drop into a float mode and maintain the battery at full charge.

WARNING: Keep moisture, flammable materials and metal away for the cradle/tray. The metal contacts are electrically live and may spark when in use.

8.After the engine starts, first disconnect the black clamp and then the red clamp in that order. Store the clamps on the ears located on the sides of the case.

9.Recharge the product as soon as possible after use.

10.Never allow clamps to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal to prevent sparking.

LED INDICATORS

To check the internal battery’s status, press the red button on the front of the product.

The led lights will indicate as follows:

1.A red light indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immediately recharge product.

2.A yellow light indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The product may be used but should be recharged as soon as possible.

MULTI-PURPOSE POWER SUPPLY

The product is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories that are equipped with a cigarette lighter adapter plug. The DC socket has a 30 amp automatic overload protection circuit breaker. Reset the breaker by pushing the breaker button located on the back of the product.

Do not permit the battery in the product to freeze. Never attempt to recharge a frozen battery.

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with accessories sold with this product, will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

12 VOLT DC POWER SOURCE CHART

3.A green light indicates the internal battery is fully charged.

CHARGING of internal battery with plug-in wall charger.

After removing the product from the carton, charge it overnight before using even if the green Full Power light glows.

1.To charge, plug wall charger cord into the socket on the back of the product.

2.Plug the wall charger into a 120V AC source.

3.The red light on the back of the product will glow while charging.

4.The light will glow green when the battery has reached full charge. This could take up to 72 hours on some charges due to age and condition of the battery. The charger will automatically drop into a float mode and maintain the battery at full charge.

Appliance Type

Estimated Wattage

Estimated Time

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4

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30

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Fluorescent Lights

4

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30

Hours

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9

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21

Hours

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Hours

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9

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21

Hours

Camcorders, VCRs,

 

 

 

 

Spot Lights

15

Watts

12

Hours

Electrical Tools,

 

 

 

 

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24

Watts

7

Hours

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48

Watts

3

Hours

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