Schumacher 00-99-000990-0809, 94026936 Charging the internal battery of the Instant Power

Models: IP-1800I 00-99-000990-0809 94026936

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4.Charging the internal battery of the Instant Power™

4.Charging the internal battery of the Instant Power™

Important: charge immediately after purchase, after each use and every 30 days to keep the Instant Power™

INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.

4.1LED Indicators:

To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the Battery Status button on the front of the Instant Power™.

The led lights will indicate the charge level as follows:

A red LED INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED. indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immedi- ately recharge the Instant Power™.

A yellow LED 4.2Charging the Internal Battery using the Included Wall Charger. indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The Instant Power™ may be used but should be recharged as soon as possible.

A green LED Manual background indicates the internal battery is fully charged.

The CHARGING (red) LED indicates the Instant Power™ is charg- ing (connected to an AC power source.) At full charge, the CHARGED

(green) LED Manual background will light.

4.2Charging the Internal Battery using the Included Wall Charger.

NOTE: The ON/OFF switch should be in the OFF position to recharge the internal battery.

1. To charge, plug the included wall charger into the charger plug on the front of the Instant Power™.

2. Plug the wall charger into a 120V electrical wall outlet.

3. The CHARGING (red) LED

will light indicating charging.

4.The CHARGED (green) LED Manual background will light when the battery has reached full charge. This could take up to 72 hours due to the age and condition of the battery. The charger will automatically go into maintain mode and maintain the battery at full charge without damaging it.

5.Charge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.

You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using the male-to- male charger cable (p/n 38-99-001564 – not included). Insert one end of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter socket). Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.

 

The CHARGING (red) LED

and the CHARGED

(green) LED

 

do not operate during this method of charging. Using

 

this method to charge the battery overrides the maintain mode and the

battery can be overcharged. Monitor the progress of the battery and when it reaches a full (100%) charge, disconnect the charger. Do not leave the battery unattended or it could explode causing property damage or personal injury.

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Schumacher 00-99-000990-0809, 94026936, IP-1800I owner manual Charging the internal battery of the Instant Power