Schumacher IP-55 - Operating Instructions; Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine; Powering a 12 V DC Device

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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.
TheCHARGING(red)LED andtheCHARGED(green)
LED 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. Monitor the progress of the battery and when it reaches a full
(100%)charge,disconnectthecharger.Donotchargeformorethanfour
hours and do not leave the battery unattended or it could explode causing
property damage or personal injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS4.
Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine4.1
Do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal
battery.
Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.1.
Foranegativegroundedsystem,clamptheredclip(+)tothepositive2.
terminal of the battery.
NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has a positive-grounded
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 clips, reverse the order.
Clamptheblackclip(-)toanunpaintedandunmovingpartofthechassis3.
or engine block.
Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop 4.
cranking and wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start the vehicle
again.(Thispermitsthebatterytocooldown.)
Aftertheenginestarts,disconnecttheblackclip(-)andthentheredclip(+)5.
in that order.
Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.6.
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.
Powering a 12V DC Device:4.2
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shing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.
Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.1.
Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the front of the Instant 2.
Power™.