Model / Modelo / Modèle: IP-1800I
Instant Power™
12V DC Power Source / Fuente de Poder para 12V DC / Source d’Énergie de 12V CC
400 Watt Inverter / Inversor de Corriente de 400 Watt / Onduleur de 400 Watts
•OWNER’S MANUAL
•Manual del usuario
•GUIDE D’UTILISATION
•READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
•LEA EL MANUAL COMPLETO ANTES DE UTILIZAR ESTE PRODUCTO. CUALQUIER FALLA PODRÍA RESULTAR EN SERIAS LESIONES O PODRÍA SER MORTAL.
•LIRE ENTIÈREMENT LE GUIDE AVANTD’UTILISER CE PRODUIT. L’ÉCHEC DE FAIRE AINSI PEUT S’ENSUIVRE DANS LA BLESSURE SÉRIEUSE OU LA MORT.
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Table of ContentsTable of Contents
Section |
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS |
2 |
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS |
2 |
CONTROL PANEL |
3 |
Charging the internal battery of the |
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Instant Power™ |
4 |
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS |
5 |
Storage |
8 |
TROUBLESHOOTING |
9 |
SPECIFICATIONS |
9 |
Accessories |
10 |
LIMITED WARRANTY |
10 |
ÍNDICE
SECCIÓN |
PÀGINA |
INSTRUCCIONES IMPORTANTES DE SEGURIDAD |
13 |
PRECAUCIONES PERSONALES |
13 |
TABLERO DE CONTROL |
14 |
PARA CARGAR LA BATERIA INTERNA DE La |
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Instant Power™ |
15 |
INSTRUCCIONES DE OPERACIÓN |
16 |
ALMACENAJE |
19 |
LOCALIZACIÓN Y SOLUCIÓN DE PROBLEMAS |
20 |
ESPECIFICACIONES |
21 |
accesorioS |
21 |
GARANTÍA LIMITADA |
21 |
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
Partie |
Page |
CONSIGNES DE SÉCURITÉ IMPORTANTES |
24 |
PRÉCAUTIONS PERSONNELLES |
24 |
PANNEAU DE CONTRÔLE |
25 |
CHARGEMENT DE LA BATTERIE INTERNE DE |
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L’Instant Power™ |
26 |
CONSIGNES D’UTILISATION |
27 |
RANGEMENT |
31 |
TABLEAU DE DÉPANNAGE |
31 |
CARACTÉRISTIQUES |
32 |
accessoires |
32 |
GARANTIE LIMITÉE |
33 |
CONTAINS SEALED NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID
BATTERY. MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Contiene una batería sellada de ácidoplomo no derramable que debe desecharse apropiadamente.
Contient une batterie à l’acide qui doit être disposé correctement.
WARNING: Possible explosion hazard. Contact with battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness. Keep out of reach of children.
ADVERTENCIA: Posible riesgo de una explosión. El contacto con una batería de ácido puede causar quemaduras y ceguera. Manténgase alejado de los niños.
AVERTISSEMENT : Hasard d’explosion possible. Contact avec l’acide de batterie peut provoquer sévère brûle et la cécité. Ne le laissez pas a la portée des enfants.
IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Charge the Instant Power™ internal
battery immediately after purchase, after every use and every 30 days. This manual will show you how to use your Instant Power™ safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal word, a message and an icon.
The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or bystanders.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in damage to the equipment or vehicle or property damage.
Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.
•Unnumbered type states the hazard.
•Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.
The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.
Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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1.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Risk of electric shock or fire.
1.1Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk of fire, electric shock or injury to persons or damage to property.
1.2To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the Instant Power™ from the outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
1.3Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal, causing a severe burn.
1.4Do not operate the Instant Power™ with a damaged cables or clamps; take it to a qualified service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-
5485.)
1.5Do not operate the Instant Power™ if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service person. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
1.6Do not disassemble the Instant Power™; take it to a qualified service person when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of fire or electric shock. (Call customer service at: 1-800-621-5485.)
2.PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
Risk of explosive gases. A spark near the battery may cause a battery explosion. To reduce the risk of a spark near the battery:
2.1Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is of utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use the Instant Power™.
2.2NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.3Do not permit the internal battery of the Instant Power™ to freeze. Never charge a frozen battery.
2.4To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the same piece of metal.
2.5Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the Instant Power™ is being used.
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Risk of contact with battery acid. Battery acid is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid.
2.6Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery.
2.7Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts your skin, clothing or eyes.
2.8Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and protective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.
2.9If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.10Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause injury.
2.11Clean the battery terminals before using the Instant Power™. During cleaning, keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
2.12Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s manual and make sure that the output voltage of the Instant Power™ is correct.
2.13Make sure that the Instant Power™ cable clips make tight connections.
3.CONTROL PANEL
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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 
indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immediately recharge the Instant Power™.
•A yellow LED 
indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The Instant Power™
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• A green LED |
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• The CHARGING (red) |
indicates the Instant Power™ is charg- |
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ing (connected to an AC power source.) At full charge, the CHARGED
(green) LED |
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) |
will light indicating charging. |
4.The CHARGED (green) LED 
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
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(green) LED |
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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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5.OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.1Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
1.Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before making the cable connections.
2.For a negative grounded system, clamp the red clip (+) to the positive terminal of the battery.
3.Clamp the black clip (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part of the chassis or engine block.
NOTE: In the rare case of jump starting a vehicle that has a positivegrounded vehicle electrical system, connect the NEGATIVE black clip (-) to the negative terminal (-) of the vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clip (+) to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or engine block. If you are unsure of the nature of the vehicle’s electrical grounding system, check the owner’s manual of the vehicle. To disconnect the clips, reverse the order.
4.Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
5.After the engine starts, disconnect the black clip (-) and then the red clip (+) in that order.
6.Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
Risk of Explosion.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the clips to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal. Never attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
5.2Before Using the Inverter Important Safety Instructions:
1.Keep the Instant Power™ well ventilated in order to properly disperse heat generated while it is in use. Make sure there are several inches of clearance around the top and sides and do not block the vents on the back of the Instant Power™.
2.Make sure the Instant Power™ is not close to any potential source of flammable fumes, gases or clothing.
3.Keep the Instant Power™ dry.
4.DO NOT allow the Instant Power™ to come into contact with rain or moisture.
5.DO NOT operate the Instant Power™ if you, the Instant Power™, the device being operated or any other surfaces that may come in contact with any power source are wet. Water and many other liquids can conduct electricity, which may lead to serious injury or death.
6.Do not place the Instant Power™ on or near heating vents, radiators or other sources of heat.
7.Do not place the Instant Power™ in direct sunlight. The ideal air temperature for operation is between 50° and 80°F.
8.Do not use the inverter near an open engine compartment where fumes or gases may accumulate.
9.Do not modify the AC receptacles in any way.
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5.3Using the Inverter
It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device you plan to use with the inverter. The Instant Power™ must be used with devices drawing 400 watts or less. If the wattage is not marked on the device, use only devices that draw less than 4 Amps of AC current.
Devices like TVs, fans or electric motors require additional power to start
(commonly known as the “starting or peak power”). The Instant Power™ can supply a momentary surge in wattage; however even devices rated less than the maximum 400 watts can exceed the inverters surge capability and cause an automatic overload shutdown.
Do not use the inverter with a product that draws a higher wattage than the inverter can provide, as this may cause damage to the inverter and the product.
Make sure the device you are using is compatible with a modified sine wave inverter.
Always run a test to establish whether the inverter will operate a particular piece of equipment or device.
NOTE: In the event of a power overload, the inverter is designed to automatically shut down. This safety feature prevents damaging the inverter while testing devices and equipment with the 400 watt range.
NOTE: If powering more than one device, start one device at a time to avoid a power surge and/or inverter overload. The surge load of each device should not exceed the inverter’s continuous operation wattage rate.
5.4Powering a 120V AC Device
To operate a 120V AC device:
1.Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.
2.Plug the 120V AC device into the AC power outlet, and push the Inverter Switch ON.
NOTE: the CHARGING LED also functions as the INVERTER ON LED
. When you push the inverter switch to the ON position, the LED will light.
3.If the device does not operate properly when first connected to the inverter, push the inverter rocker switch ON (I), OFF (0), and ON (I) again in quick succession. If this procedure is not successful, it is likely that the inverter does not have the required capacity to operate the device intended.
4.Charge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after each use.
Risk of electric shock.
Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and personal injury. The inverter output is 120V AC and can shock or electrocute the same as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
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120V AC Electrical Device Example Run-Time Chart
Appliance Type |
Estimated |
Estimated |
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Power |
Time* |
Spotlights, Sump Pumps, |
100 Watts |
1.3 Hours |
DVD Players |
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Faxes, TVs, Small Power |
150 Watts |
50 Minutes |
Tools |
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Computer Printer, Medium |
200 Watts |
40 Minutes |
Power Tools, Blenders |
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NOTE: These are estimated run-times, actual time may vary. Times are based on the internal battery being new, fully charged and operated at room temperature
NOTE: The maximum continuous load is 400 watts. Do not use the inverter with a product that draws more than 400 watts, as this may cause damage to the inverter and the product.
5.5Powering a 12V DC Device:
The Instant Power™ is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power outages and fishing or camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the chart below.
Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
1.Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the side of the Instant Power™.
2.Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn the 12V DC device on (if required).
3.If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the internal circuit breaker of the Instant Power™ will trip and disconnect the power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will automatically reset after an overload occurs.
The DC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.
Appliance Type |
Estimated Wattage |
Estimated Usage Time |
Cell Phone |
4 watts |
54 hours |
Fluorescent Light |
4 watts |
54 hours |
Radios, Fan |
9 watts |
24 hours |
Depth Finder |
9 watts |
24 hours |
Camcorder, VCR |
15 watts |
14.4 hours |
Electrical Tool |
24 watts |
9 hours |
Electrical Cooler |
48 watts |
4.5 hours |
Car Vacuum, Air |
80 watts |
2.7 hours |
Compressor |
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NOTE: Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary. Times are based on the internal battery being fully charged
5.6Flex-Light
To use the flex-light, insert the light’s plug into the 12V accessory outlet.
The ON/OFF control is on the back of the light.
Light Replacement
The bulb used in the Instant Power™ light is a 12 volt, 5 watt halogen bayonet type. Since the bulb needing replacement is not working and the switch may be in the ON position, the lamp circuit could be “live”. Use caution while changing the bulb.
1.Disconnect the light from the 12V accessory outlet.
2.To replace the bulb, unscrew the cover on the lamp back, remove the old bulb, then replace with a new 12 volt, 5 watt halogen bulb.
3.Finally, screw the cover onto the lamp housing.
6.Storage IMPORTANT:
•CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE
•KEEP FULLY CHARGED
Charge the Instant Power™ internal battery before first use and after every use thereafter.
All batteries are affected by temperature. The ideal storage temperature is at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. The internal battery will gradually self-discharge
(lose power) over time, especially in warm environments. Leaving the battery in a discharged state may result in permanent battery damage. To ensure satisfactory performance and avoid permanent damage, charge the internal battery every month.
The clips on the Instant Power™ are live and will produce arcing or sparking if they come in contact with each other. To prevent accidental arcing, always keep the clips on the storage holders when not using it to jump start a vehicle.
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