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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.)
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.
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.
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.
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
Appliance Type Estimated Wattage Estimated Time
Cell Phones 4 Watts 30 Hours
Fluorescent Lights 4 Watts 30 Hours
Radios 9 Watts 21 Hours
Depth Finders 9 Watts 21 Hours
Fans 9 Watts 21 Hours
Camcorders, VCRs,
Spot Lights 15 Watts 12 Hours
Electrical Tools,
Bilge Pumps 24 Watts 7 Hours
Electrical Coolers 48 Watts 3 Hours
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