Schumacher 00-99-000686, PSJ-3612, PSJ-4424, 94080024, 94080025 User Manual

Jump Starter & DC Power Source

Models: PSJ-2212 One 22-Ah Battery 12V

PSJ-3612 Two 18-Ah Batteries 12V

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

THIS PRODUCT HAS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY INSIDE THAT SHOULD BE KEPT AT FULL CHARGE FOR LONGER LIFE.

RECHARGE WHEN FIRST RECEIVED, AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 3 MONTHS.

PSJ-4424 Two 22-Ah Batteries 12/24V

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you are working near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid enters the eye area, rinse
with cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medic al help
immediately.

Do not smoke, or use matches or cigarette lighters, or allow any spark

or ame near the battery or engine.

Never operate the power source unit if it has damaged lead wire or

clamps. Have the lead wire replaced by a qualied technician.

Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with lead­acid batteries.

Do not permit internal battery in the jump starter to freeze. Never
charge a frozen battery.

HANDLING WARNING

WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated with
this product, may 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.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

War ning: 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. Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may
cause injury.

4. Make sure the rotary power switch on the front panel is in the O
(OFF) position until clamps are connected to the vehicle battery.
If plugged into an 110V AC wall outlet, disconnect.

5. To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or
to contact the same piece of metal.

6. Clamp the red clamp (+) to the positive terminal of the battery.
(For a negative grounded system.)*

7. Clamp the black clamp (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part
of the chassis or engine block. The 3-digit display will show the
voltage of the battery.

8. If you have connected the clamps backwards, an audio alarm
will sound. DO NOT turn your jump starter on. This could cause
serious damage. Reverse the connections, and the audio alarm
will stop.

9. If no audio alarm sounds, turn the rotary switch to the 12V position.
(Or, for Model PSJ-4424, switch to 12V or 24V.) The clamps are
now powered. 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 vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool
down.)

NOTE: When the voltage on the clips exceeds 15 volts, the audio

alarm will beep four times. If the cables are connected to a 24-volt
system when the switch is in the 12V position, the audio alarm
will sound continuously. TURN OFF the jump starter immediately
or internal battery damage will occur.

NOTE: If the switch is in the 12V or 24V position or the jump

starter is connected to a battery for more than 5 minutes, four
beeps will sound. This is a reminder to turn the jump starter off
and/or disconnect from battery when it is not in use.

10. After the engine starts, turn the rotary switch to the O (OFF)
position. Then disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red
clamp (+) in that order. Store the clamps in the compartments
located on the sides of the case.

11. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

*NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has

a positive- grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the
NEGATIVE black clamp (-) to the negative terminal (-) of the
vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clamp (+) 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 clamps, reverse order.

DIGITIAL DISPLAY

The display can be used to indicate a bat tery’s voltage when
connected to a battery or the percentage of charge in the jump
starter’s internal battery.

With the switch in the OFF position, connect the clamps to the
vehicle’s battery and its voltage is displayed. Turn the jump starter’s
rotary switch to 12V, (or, for Model PSJ-4424, 12V or 24V) and the
combination of both internal and external batteries are shown.

To read the internal battery’s charge status: Press the display button
to read the percentage of charge left in the internal battery. A fully
charged battery will read 100%.

CHARGIN G of internal battery with built-in 3-amp, automatic
charger.

After removing the jump starter from the carton, charge it for a
minimum of 8 hours before using.

1. Make sure the rotary power switch on the front panel is in the O
(OFF) position.

2. Plug extension cord into charger plug on the left side of the
jump starter. (Extension cord not included; must be purchased
separately.)

3. Plug the extension cord into 110V AC electrical wall outlet.

4. Charging of the internal battery could take up to 48 hours due to
age and condition of the battery. At full charge, the charger will

automatically drop into a oat mode and maintain the battery at

full charge without damaging the battery. The jump starter can

be left plugged into the 110V wall outlet indenitely to maintain

full power.

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NOTE: A fully charged battery will read 100%

5. Recharge the jump starter after use and every 3 months to full
charge status to extend the battery’s life.

If the charger is plugged in for over 48 hours and the battery(s) do
not fully charge in this time, CHG ERR is shown on the Display. The
batteries may be getting old and will no longer accept a charge.

TO ORDER AND REPLACE JAWS

Part Number Description

0099000680 TOP BATTERY CLAMP JAW 1

0099000705 BOTTOM BATTERY CLAMP JAW 1

3899001640 BRAIDED CABLE 1

5199000636 SCREW, JAW TO CLAMP 2

5199001010 SCREW, JAW TO CABLE 1

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 fails or malfunctions within the rst 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 workmanship, we will repair without charge.

The internal battery, excluding units with swollen batteries or melted battery terminals, carries a 90-day warranty from the date of purchase.
Proof of purchase required. 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 tness 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 proof of purchase, to the factory or a designated agent: Schumacher Electric Corporation
Warranty Service Department, 1025 E. Thompson Street, PO Box 280, Hoopeston, IL 60942. Phone [phone], Customer Service
hours: 7 AM to 4 PM 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 or incidental damages. Some states do not allow limitations on
the length of the implied warranty or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions

may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

QTY Per

Clamp

LIMITED WARRANTY

Battery Clamp Jaw Replacement

1. Secure clamp in open position using a vise or equivalent clamping
device. IMPORTANT: Make sure the rotary switch on the front
panel is in the O (OFF) position and the jump starter is not
plugged into a 110V AC electrical wall outlet.

2. Unscrew fastener securing the cables to the rear of the top
jaw.

3. Unscrew fasteners (2) securing the Copper Jaws to the plastic
clamp. Remove the jaws and braided cable.

4. Reverse for assembly.

STORAGE

The jump starter can be stored in any position. When the rotary
switch is in the 12V position, (or, for Model PSJ-4424, 12V or 24V)
the clamps are live and will produce arcing or sparking if they come
in contact with each other. To prevent accidental arcing, always keep
the clamps in the compartments and the switch in the OFF position
when not using it to jump start a vehicle.

All bat terie s are affected by temperatur e. The ide al storage
temperature is at 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Performance varies based
on battery temperature conditions.

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.

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Schumacher Electric Corporation

801 Business Center Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-2179

Send Warranty Product Repairs to: Schumacher Electric Corporation

1025 East Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280

Call Customer Service if you have questions: 1-800-621-5485