Schumacher PS-500-1A User's Manual
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1. 8 After the engine starts turn the ON OFF switch to OFF position Disconnect the Black clamp from the engine or chassis and then disconnect the Red clamp from your vehicle s bat tery post USING THE EMERGENCY FLASHING LIGHT The red emergency light located on the top left side of the unit can be started by pushing the ON OFF switch located below the red light This light is a flashing light To stop the light simply push the switch to the OFF position USING THE WHITE SPOTLIGHT The spotlight is located on the top right side of the unit This light can be adjusted downward by pulling the tab at the top The control switch for this light is located beneath the light LED LIGHTS Four LED lights are on the front panel and will indicate the inter nal battery status condition when the square red switch is pushed The charger should not be on at this time 1 The 1st red LED indicates a very low battery nearing 0 The battery should be re charged immediately 2 The 2nd red LED indicates the battery condition is below 12 5 or 25 or less and should be recharged 3 The yellow LED lights indicat ing the voltage is between 12 5 12 7 or 50 75 and can be used but should be re charged soon 4 The green LED indicates full charge 12 VOLT DC RECEPTACLE FRONT This unit has an internal sealed lead acid battery It may be used as a DC power supply for any 12 volt electric appliance with a male2. shorting DO NOT turn the Jump Starter ON OFF switch ON Reverse the connections and the audio sound should stop indicating a proper connection SETTING THE CONTROLS WARNING Failure to follow in structions may cause damage or explosion Read entire instruc tion manual before use Always shield eyes during use Use ina well ventilated area 1 Turn ignition off before connect ing clamps to the battery 2 Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position 3 Make sure the extension cord is disconnected if charging was taking place 4 Turn off all electrical accesso ries such as lights radio etc 5 Do not put metal or loose wire across the clamps when the power is on It may cause a short circuit of the battery that could cause an explosion OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING AS A JUMP STARTER 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position 2 Use safety glasses to shield eyes while making the connec tions 3 Connect the Red Positive clamp to the Positive battery post first 4 Connect the Black Negative clamp to the engine or chassis to ground 5 Ifthe unit alarm is sounding the leads are connected wrong or shorted Change the connec tions 6 If after making the connections the audio sound is not present turn the ON OFF switch to ON position 7 Crank your vehicle s engine If the engine fails to start wait 3 minutes for the battery to cool down and try again
3. INSTRUCTIONS This product has an internal battery that requires periodic recharging Even though the unit is fully charged before shipment the battery charge may diminish Charge the unit im mediately after purchase and af ter each use and at least once ev ery 3 months Extension Cord Not provided This product requires the use of an extension cord to recharge the in ternal battery Make sure that the extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition Use a minimum 18 gauge cord if 25 feet or less and a 16 gauge if using a 50 extension cord LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY ALARM This product has an internal battery which requires periodic recharging This product has an audio warning device to alert you that is time to recharge To activate the low battery alarm push the switch marked Low Battery Alarm to the ON position In the ON position the alarm will sound when the battery voltage falls below 12 2 volts The alarm can be shut off by selecting the OFF position on the Low Battery Alarm switch The alarm will no longer sound after the battery voltage has fallen below 11 4 volts The battery will continue to dis charge if you have an external load connected to the DC receptacle and no signal will sound below the 11 4 volts REVERSE BATTERY AUDIO SIGNAL WITH THE ON OFF SWITCH IN OFF POSITION This unit features an audio sig nal that sounds when the clamps are connected backwards or are touching one another
4. OWNER S MANUAL INSTANT POWER PLUS Power Source SS Model No PS 500 1A INSTANGE ZOWER SF CAUTION Before first use of power source read this manual and follow all its Safety and Operating Instructions with every use Save these Instructions schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect IL 60056 00 99 000293 502 TABLE OF CONTENTS SARETI a a E E E ss Sececetanstaudenccesere 3 Important Safety Instructions ccccceceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeseeeeeneeeens 3 OPERATION marran e E E E E E E iaacersonae 4 Before using your power SOUFCe s sssssssresrrrrsrrrsrrrrrrenrrresrererrrne 4 Low battery audio alarm wasn isasuincosharennnts eeventecuaycocsariesiendwenantiaeteats 4 Setting the controls cccccceececceeececcsseeeccesceesceseeecceaeecscensenseeeees 4 Operating instructions eoennnnennenennenennnnsnnnnerrrnrnrernnnresnrresrrrreennen 5 Use of jump starter feature n nn0nnnannannoennnnnonnnnnnnnennnennrrnnenrrrnene 5 Using the emergency flashing light c cscccsseeecseeeseeseeseeeeens 5 Using the white spotlight vencccnancoudneseutcaatcteceasntecennastiecasiodemcteanieiveneent 5 LED lights operatio si canastnsauecuvaieendaundensaaccntabeuseceanepauenesiedeseiuesabivate 5 12 volt DC cigarette lighter socket ccececseeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeens 6 DC accessories socket on front cccccccceeeeeeeseeseeeeceeeeeseaees 6 Invert
5. ciga rette lighter plug To obtain power plug the 12 volt appliance with a maximum rating not exceeding 15 amps into the front DC receptacle The front receptacle has a circuit breaker in series with the receptacle to protect it If the amperage of the appliance ex ceeds 15 amps into the DC recep tacle the internal circuit breaker will begin to cycle on and off If this hap pens you should disconnect the appliance immediately Do not use the receptacle on the back of the unit for anything other than a power inverter 12 VOLT POWER INVERTER RECEPTACLE BACK The 12 volt receptacle on the back is for connection of a power inverter only DO NOT use this receptacle for 12 volt electric appliances It is recommended to stay under 300 watts load on the inverter The in verter should be rated at a higher rating than the 300 watts Example 350 or 375 watts The back recep tacle has a circuit breaker in series with the receptacle to protect it To reset push the button on the circuit breaker switch located next to the back receptacle POWER INVERTER MOUNTING The power source unit provides for mounting a power inverter to the back of the unit Using the provided hook and loop strips cut to the size of the inverter bottom Secure the strips to the bottom of the inverter and the back of the power source unit Then strap the inverter in place with the strap provided located on the back door Plug the cigarette lighter plu
6. diately Do not smoke use matches or ciga rette lighter or allow any spark or flame near the battery or engine Do not drop any metal tool on to the battery It might spark or short cir cuit the battery or other electrical part that may cause an explosion Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid bat tery could produce short circuit cur rent high enough to weld a ring or the like causing a severe burn Never operate the power source unit if it has received a hard blow been dropped or otherwise damaged Take it to a qualified professional for inspection and repair Never operate the power source unit if it has a damaged lead wire or clamp Have the lead replaced Never disassemble unit take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required In correct assembly may result in fire or electrical shock Place power unit as far away from the battery as the cables will per mit CAUTION JUMP START LEAD ACID BATTERY ONLY Use this power source for jumping a lead acid battery only It is not in tended to supply power to a low volt age electrical system other than in a starter motor application Do not use to jump start dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause bodily injury and property damage OPERATION BEFORE USING POWER SOURCE IMPORTANT
7. er socket Only on back cccesccseeceeseeseeeeeseeeeeeeseeeensees 7 Inverter mounting straps and strips c cece cece ceeeceeeeeeeseeeseeeseeeees 7 Inverter use with the power Source ccccceecceeeceeeceeeseeeseesaeeees T OO e E E E oaeeceeceecioedenss ri WARRANTY ereen sede ceuinas suanceatcogssscceeestogigaccenaiiiond sacene 8 Please read this Owner s Manual before using your INSTANT POWER PLUS CONTAINS SEALED NON SPILLABLE LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY WARNING Possible explosion hazard Contact with battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness Keep out of reach of children IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product contains a sealed non spillable lead acid battery and must be recycled or disposed of properly WARNING Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous Batteries re lease explosive gases during nor mal operation charging and jump starting Pay special attention to cautionary markings on the battery the engine and any equipment to be used Read this guide completely before using this product IMPORTANT Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes If acid en ters the eye area rinse with cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention imme
8. g of the inverter into the receptacle of the power source on back STORAGE Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the OFF position when storing this unit If left in the ON position the clamps could spark if they come in contact with each other causing a short circuit which may cause the battery to explode For best operation store at room temperature Storing in extreme tempera ture conditions causes the battery to discharge quicker and reduces the starting power of the unit Low voltage alarm White Emergency om spotlight flashing and switch light and switch Cigarette lighter Jump Start receptacle on off switch ang LED internal battery status switch and Charging status LED s LED s inverter Battery Cigarette lighter charger receptacle for inverter plug Inverter Heavy holding duty strap clamps For Information about troubleshooting Call toll free from anywhere in the U S A 7 am to 4 30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1 800 621 5485 LIMITED WARRANTY Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants your unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship excepting abuse or misuse for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser If your unit mal functions or fails within the first 30 days of the warranty we will replace it with a new unit If your unit malfunctions or fails within the 12 month warranty period because of a defect in material or workmansh
9. ip we will repair it without charge The internal battery excluding units with swollen batteries or melted battery termi nals carries a 90 day warranty from the date of purchase Proof of purchase re quired All battery replacements will be at the sole discretion of the manufacturer or his designated agents This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties The duration of any implied warranty including but not limited to any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose made in respect to your unit is limited to the period of the express warranty set forth above For warranty service return your product with battery as well as proof of purchase to the factory or a designated agent Schumacher Electric Corporation Warranty Service Department 1025 Thompson Hoopeston IL 60942 Phone 800 621 5485 Hours 7 a m 4 30 p m CST You will be responsible for all insurance and freight or other transportation charges to the factory or point of repair We will return your unit freight prepaid if repair is covered under warranty Your unit should be properly packed to avoid damage in transit since we will not be responsible for any such damage In no event shall Schumacher Electric Corporation be liable for consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on the length of the implied warranty or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations or exclu
10. sions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state 3 Srhumacher ELECTRIC CORPORATION 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE MOUNT PROSPECT IL 60056 2179 8
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