Schumacher INSTANT POWER IP-1825 Owner's Manual
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Model / Modelo / Modèle : IP-1825
INSTANT POWER
™
Jump Starter and DC Power Source
Arrancador y Fuente de Poder de CC
Aide de Démarrage et Source d’Énergie CC
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use the Instant Power safely and effectively.
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
POR FAVOR GUARDE ESTE MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO Y LEER ANTES DE
CADA USO. En este manual se explica cómo utilizar el Instant Power segura y
efectiva. Por favor, lea y siga las siguientes instrucciones y precauciones.
ESSAYER DE GARDER LE MANUEL D’INSTRUCTIONS ET LE LIRE AVANT
CHAQUE UTILISATION. Ce manuel explique comment utiliser l’unité d’une façon
sûre et efcace. S’il vous plaît lisez et suivez ces instructions et précautions.
OWNER’S MANUAL
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
CONTAINS SEALED NON-SPILLABLE LEAD-ACID BATTERY.
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
CONTIENE UNA BATERÍA SELLADA DE ÁCIDO-PLOMO 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.
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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
This manual contains important safety
and operating instructions.
WARNING! RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR FIRE.
1.2 Read the entire manual before using this
product. Failure to do so could result in
serious injury or death.
1.3 This Instant Power is not intended for
use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the
use of the Instant Power by a person
responsible for their safety.
1.4 Children should be supervised, to ensure
they do not play with the Instant Power.
1.5 Do not put ngers or hands into the
Instant Power clamps.
1.6 Do not expose the Instant Power to rain
or snow.
1.7 Do not operate the Instant Power with
damaged cables or clips; have the cable
or clip replaced immediately a qualied
service person.
1.8 Do not operate the Instant Power if it has
received a sharp blow, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way; take it to
a qualied service person.
1.9 Do not disassemble the Instant Power;
take it to a qualied service person when
service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of re or
electric shock.
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES.
1.10 WORKING 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.
1.11 To reduce the risk of a battery explosion,
follow these instructions and those
published by the battery manufacturer and
the manufacturer of any equipment you
intend to use in the vicinity of the battery.
Review the cautionary markings on these
products and on the engine.
1.12 This Instant Power employs parts, such
as circuit breakers, that tend to produce
arcs and sparks. If used in a garage,
locate this Instant Power 18 inches (46
cm) or more above oor level.
2. PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSIVE
GASES. A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY
MAY CAUSE A BATTERY EXPLOSION.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A SPARK
NEAR THE BATTERY:
2.1 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or ame
in the vicinity of a battery or engine.
2.2 Remove personal metal items such as
rings, bracelets, necklaces and watches
when working with a lead-acid battery. A
lead-acid battery can produce a shortcircuit current high enough to weld a ring
or the like to metal, causing a severe
burn.
2.3 Be extra cautious, to reduce the risk of
dropping a metal tool onto the battery. It
might spark or short-circuit the battery or
other electrical part that may cause an
explosion.
2.4 Do not permit the internal battery of the
Instant Power to freeze. Never charge a
frozen battery.
2.5 To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to
touch together or contact the same piece
of metal.
2.6 Consider having someone nearby to
come to your aid when you work near a
lead-acid battery.
2.7 Have plenty of fresh water and soap
nearby in case battery acid contacts your
skin, clothing or eyes.
2.8 Wear complete eye and body protection,
including safety goggles and protective
clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while
working near the battery.
2.9 If battery acid contacts your skin or
clothing, immediately wash the area
with soap and water. If acid enters your
eye, immediately ood the eye with cold
running water for at least 10 minutes and
get medical attention right away.
2.10 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed,
drink milk, the whites of eggs or water.
DO NOT induce vomiting. Seek medical
attention immediately.
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3. PREPARING TO USE THE INSTANT POWER
WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Be sure the area around the battery is
well ventilated while the Instant Power is
being used.
3.2 Clean 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.
3.3 Determine 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.
3.4 Make sure that the Instant Power cable
clips make tight connections.
4. INSTANT POWER LOCATION
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION AND
CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the Instant Power as far away from
the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the Instant Power directly
above the battery being jumped; gases
from the battery will corrode and damage
the Instant Power.
4.3 Do not operate the Instant Power in a
closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in
any way.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the Instant Power.
6. FEATURES
1. Heavy-duty battery clamps
2. 12 Volt DC power outlet
3. Charging status LEDs
4. Internal battery status LEDs
5. Internal battery status button
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7. 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’S INTERNAL
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.
7.1 Use of an improper extension cord to
charge the Instant Power could result in a
risk of re and electric shock. Make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the same number, size and shape
as those of the plug on the Instant Power.
• That the extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
• That the extension cord has a wire size of
18 gauge (AWG) [0.82 mm2] or larger and
is 50 feet (15.24 meters) long or less.
7.2 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug
the Instant Power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
7.3 When charging the internal battery, work
in a well-ventilated area and do not
restrict the ventilation in any way.
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7.4 LED 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:
RED – 50% or less charge;
immediately charge the unit.
YELLOW/ORANGE – 50-75% charge.
The Instant Power may be used, but
should be recharged as soon as
possible.
GREEN (pulsing) – The internal
battery is fully charged.
7.5 Charging the internal battery, using the
built-in charger
Charge the internal battery for the
Instant Power using an extension cord
(not included).
NOTE: Use of an improper extension cord
may result in a risk of re and electric
shock.
1. To charge, plug an 18 gauge (AWG) or
larger extension cord into the charger
plug on the back of the Instant Power.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120VAC
electrical wall outlet.
3. While the Instant Power is charging,
the CHARGING (red) LED will be on.
4. Complete charging may take up to 72
hours. When the RED LED turns off,
the jump starter is ready to use.
5. When the internal battery is fully
charged, the CHARGED (GREEN)
LED will pulse. The charger will
automatically go into maintain mode
and maintain the battery at full charge
without damaging it.
6. Charge the Instant Power as soon as
possible after use.
7.6 Charging the internal battery while
driving
You may also charge the internal battery
while driving, using a male-to-male
charger cable (part number 94500109 –
not included).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE
INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN
30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable
into the 12V DC power outlet.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle’s accessory
outlet (lighter socket).
NOTE: The CHARGING (RED) and
CHARGED (GREEN) LEDs do not
operate during this method of charging.
Using this method to charge the battery
overrides the maintain mode and the
battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the Battery Status button
on the front of the unit. When the
battery is fully charged, disconnect
the accessory cable from the Instant
Power, then from the lighter socket of
the vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger
cable when the engine is not running.
8. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
8.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
WARNING! A SPARK NEAR THE
BATTERY MAY CAUSE A BATTERY
EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A SPARK NEAR THE BATTERY:
IMPORTANT: Using the Engine Start
feature without a battery installed in the
vehicle will damage the vehicle’s electrical
system.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the Instant
Power while charging the internal battery.
1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before
making cable connections.
2. Position the DC cables to reduce the
risk of damage by the hood, door and
moving or hot engine parts. NOTE:
If it is necessary to close the hood
during the jump starting process,
ensure that the hood does not touch
the battery clips or cut the insulation of
the cables.
3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys
and other parts that can cause injury.
4. Check the polarity of the battery posts.
The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
post usually has a larger diameter
than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
5. Determine which post of the battery is
grounded (connected) to the chassis.
If the negative post is grounded to the
chassis (as in most vehicles), see step
6. If the positive post is grounded to
the chassis, see step 7.
6. For a negative-grounded vehicle,
connect the POSITIVE (RED)
clip from the Instant Power to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the
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NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the
vehicle chassis or engine block away
from the battery. Do not connect the
clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or
sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a
heavy gauge metal part of the frame
or engine block.
7. For a positive-grounded vehicle,
connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clip from the Instant Power to the
NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded
post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle
chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the clip to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal
body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
8. 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.)
9. After the engine starts, disconnect
the black clamp (-) and then the red
clamp, (+) in that order.
10. Recharge the Instant Power as soon
as possible after use.
8.2 Powering 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 on shing or camping
trips. Estimated usage times are listed in
the following chart.
NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with
the Instant Power while charging the
internal battery.
1. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2. Ensure the battery clamps are
secured on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the DC
power outlet on the Instant Power.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
5. 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.
6. When nished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION: Do not use the Instant Power to
run appliances that draw more than 15A DC.
NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery drain.
Recharge the Instant Power immediately
after unplugging the 12V DC device.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
APPLIANCE TYPE
EST
WATTAGE
ESTIMATED
RUN TIME
Cell phone 4 watts 54 hrs
Fluorescent light 4 watts 54 hrs
Radios, fans 9 watts 24 hrs
Depth nder 9 watts 24 hrs
Camcorder 15 watts 14.4 hrs
Electrical tool 24 watts 9 hrs
Electric cooler 48 watts 4.5 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor
80 watts 2.7 hrs
NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
9. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
9.1 After use and before performing
maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
Instant Power (see sections 3 and 4).
9.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery
corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
battery clips, cords, and the Instant
Power’s case.
9.3 Ensure that all of the Instant Power’s
components are in place and in good
working condition, including the plastic
boots on the battery clips.
9.4 Servicing does not require opening the
unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualied service personnel.
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10. MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
10.1 Store the Instant Power in an upright
position.
10.2 Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
10.3 Do not store the clips on the handle,
clipped together, on or around metal, or
clipped to cables. 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 them to jump start a vehicle.
10.4 If the Instant Power is moved around the
shop or transported to another location,
take care to avoid/prevent damage to the
cords, clips and Instant Power. Failure
to do so could result in personal injury or
property damage.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The Instant Power won’t
jump start my car.
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
The Instant Power’s battery is
not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is defective.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Disconnect the Instant Power
and reverse the clamps.
Press the Battery Status button
on the front of the unit. The LEDs
will indicate the status of charge.
Have the battery checked.
The Instant Power won’t
power my 12V device.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The Instant Power’s battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short circuit.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status
by pressing the Battery Status
button.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12V
device again.
The battery in the Instant
Power won’t hold a
charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
Replace the battery.
12. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for more information
about troubleshooting, contact customer service for assistance:
services@schumacherelectric.com
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485
Monday-Friday 7:00am to 5:00pm CST
For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION
(RMA) number from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
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13. SPECIFICATIONS
Internal battery type .......................................Sealed, maintenance-free AGM lead-acid
Nominal voltage ..................................................................................................12V DC
12V DC power output................................................................................................15A
14. REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Male-to-male accessory cable ........................................................................ 94500109
SPUSB 2.0 Amp dual USB 12V plug .............................................................. 94500750
15. LIMITED WARRANTY
SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION, 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE,
MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179, MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE
ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY
IS NOT TRANSFERABLE OR ASSIGNABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation (the “Manufacturer”) warrants this Instant Power for one
(1) year and the internal battery for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase at retail
against defective material or workmanship that may occur under normal use and care.
If your unit is not free from defective material or workmanship, Manufacturer’s obligation
under this warranty is solely to repair or replace your product, with a new or reconditioned
unit, at the option of the Manufacturer. It is the obligation of the purchaser to forward the
unit, along with proof of purchase and mailing charges prepaid to the Manufacturer or its
authorized representatives in order for repair or replacement to occur.
Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product
that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use
with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to
careless handling, repaired, or modied by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this
unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.
Manufacturer makes no other warranties, including, but not limited to, express, implied or
statutory warranties, including without limitation, any implied warranty of merchantability or
implied warranty of tness for a particular purpose. Further, Manufacturer shall not be liable
for any incidental, special or consequential damage claims incurred by purchasers, users
or others associated with this product, including, but not limited to, lost prots, revenues,
anticipated sales, business opportunities, goodwill, business interruption and any other
injury or damage. Any and all such warranties, other than the limited warranty included
herein, are hereby expressly disclaimed and excluded. Some states do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or length of implied warranty,
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specic
legal rights and it is possible you may have other rights which vary from this warranty.
THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE
MANUFACTURER NEITHER ASSUMES OR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME
OR MAKE ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN
THIS WARRANTY.
Schumacher® and the Schumacher Logo are registered trademarks
of Schumacher Electric Corporation.
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