Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher XPF400 Owners Manul

NOTE: To prevent overheating, the
compressor has built-in thermal protection
that will turn the compressor off before it
overheats. If the compressor shuts off,
wait a few minutes and it will automatically
restart when the compressor cools.
NOTE: The air compressor is rated for
150 PSI.

6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

• Clean the clamps and the case each time
you are finished using it.
• Recharge the unit once a month when
not in use.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The Instant Power won't jump
start my car.
The Instant Power won't
power my 12V device.
The battery in the Instant
Power won't hold a charge.
The compressor shuts off
(model XPF750C only).
POSSIBLE CAUSE
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.
Models XPF500, XPF750 and
XPF750C: the Instant Power
is not turned on.
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.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
The compressor is
overheated.
• 7 •
Estimated time for inflating
Vehicle tires 13-16"
Bike tires
Sports balls
These times are approximate. Use the air
compressor gauge to ensure the proper
pressure has been reached. Do not overinflate.
• Store clamps on their support posts, to
ensure they do not come into contact
with any metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
REASON/SOLUTION
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.
Turn the Instant Power
ON/OFF switch to the ON
position.
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.
Have the battery checked.
Allow to cool for a few
minutes, then try again.
6-24 minutes
1-3 minutes
30 seconds