Schumacher PS-120A owner manual MityMite Jump Starter & DC Power Source, Handling Warning

Schumacher Electric Corporation Model PS-120A

OWNER’S MANUAL

MityMite® 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 MULTI-PURPOSE POWER SUPPLY

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.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 to cool down.)

7.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.

8.Recharge the MityMite as soon as possible after use.

9.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 MityMite.

The led lights will indicate as follows:

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

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

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

CHARGING of internal battery with built-in charger.

After removing the PS-120A from the carton, charge it overnight before using even if the green Full Power light glows.

1.To charge, plug extension cord into charger plug on the side of the MityMite.

2.Plug the extension cord into 120V AC source. (Electrical outlet.)

3.The red light will glow while charging.

4.The green light will glow when the battery has reached full charge. The charger will automatically drop into a float mode and maintain the battery at full charge.

The PS-120A is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories that are equipped with a cigarette lighter adapter plug. The DC socket has a 15 amp automatic overload protection circuit breaker. Reset the breaker by pushing the breaker button located on the back of MityMite.

Do not permit the battery in the PS-120A to freeze. Never attempt to recharge a frozen battery.

HANDLING WARNING

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated 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

Appliance Type	Estimated Wattage		Estimated Time
Cell Phones	4	Watts	20	Hours
Fluorescent Lights	4	Watts	20	Hours
Radios	9	Watts	14	Hours
Depth Finders	9	Watts	14	Hours
Fans	9	Watts	14	Hours
Camcorders, VCRs	15	Watts	8	Hours
Electrical Tools	24	Watts	5	Hours
Electrical Coolers	48	Watts	2	Hours
Car Vacuum,
Air Compressors	80	Watts		1 Hour

When the PS-120A is used with an inverter, it can operate appliances normally powered by 120V AC or 220V AC. (You must purchase the inverter separately. It is not included.)

110 / 220 VOLT AC POWER SOURCE CHART

Appliance Type	Estimated Wattage	Estimated Time
Spot Lights, Sump Pumps 100 Watts		1 Hour
VCRs	100 Watts	1 Hour
Faxes, TVs	125 Watts	.75 Hour
Small Power Tools	125 Watts	.75 Hour

Note: Estimated time is conservatively reported. Actual time may vary. Times are based on MityMite having a full charge. Requires the use of an inverter that is not included. Designed for up to a 150 watt inverter.

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