Schumacher PC-6 Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

AC To DC Power Converter

Converts 120V AC to 12V DC
6 Amps – 70 Watts

Model PC-6

CAUTION:

Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,
and follow them with each use of this product.

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SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.

Model PC-6: This manual will explain how to use the converter safely and effectively.
Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully. This manual also
contains important safety and operating instructions for AC-DC Converter.

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.

CAUTIONS:

• For Indoor use only - Do not expose
converter to rain or snow.

• Do not open unit; risk of electrical
shock.

• The 12 volt socket is wired so the center
conductor is positive (+) and the outer

sleeve is negative (-). Please conrm

that the 12V plug being used is wired
the same way.

• Must use a heavy duty #18 AWG
extension cord – 50 foot maximum
length.

• Do not put ngers into 12V receptacle.

• To insure proper ventilation, always rest
unit on its base.

• Unit gets hot - do not set converter on
flammable materials like carpeting,
upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.

• To reduce risk of electrical shock,
unplug the converter from the 120V AC
electrical outlet before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.

• Do not operate the converter if it has a
damaged power cord or plug. Have the
cord replaced.

• Never pull out the plug by its cord when
unplugging the converter. Pulling on the
cord may cause damage to the cord
and/or plug.

• Never operate converter if it has been
dropped or otherwise damaged. Take it

to a qualied professional for inspection

and repair.

• Do not disassemble converter. Take

it to a qualied service professional if

service or repair is required. Incorrect

assembly may result in re or electrical

shock.

Using your AC to DC Converter:

• Plug converter into a 120V AC outlet.
The Green “Pow e r ON ” LE D wil l
illuminate when properly functioning.

• In se r t 12V ac c e s s or y p lu g in t o
converter’s socket (maximum 6 Amps
or 72 Watts).

Disconne c t ing your AC to DC
Converter:

• Re mo ve th e 12 V p l u g fr o m t he
converter.

• Disconnect converter from the 120V AC
outlet.

• Let converter completely cool before
storing.

Troubleshooting

Check items below if appliance is not
functioning:

• Conrm converter’s green light is ON.
If not, conrm the AC outlet is live. If

AC outlet has no power, check wall
switches, breakers and fuses.

• If green light is On and appliance is not
functioning:

1. Remove and re-insert the appliance’s

12V plug into the converter’s 12V
socket to ensure good connection.