Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting; Before Returning For Repairs - Schumacher SJ1 Owner's Manual

6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The portable power won't
jump start my car.
The portable power won't
power my 12V device.
The battery in the portable
power won't hold a charge.
The compressor shuts off. The compressor is overheated. Allow to cool for a few minutes,
The portable power's
alarm is on.
The converter is on, but
the display only shows
err.

8. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

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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Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
The portable power's battery is
not charged.
The vehicle's battery is
defective.
The portable power is not
turned on.
The 12V device is not turned on.
The portable 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).
Connections are reversed.
The jump starter battery is not
fully charged.
The device is drawing more than
200W or has a short circuit.
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for more information
about troubleshooting, contact customer service for assistance:
services@schumacherelectric.com
Monday-Friday 7:00
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• Store clips on their support posts, to
ensure they do not come into contact
with any metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485
to 5:00
am
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REASON/SOLUTION
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Disconnect the portable 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 portable power ON/
OFF switch to the ON position.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status
by pressing the Battery Status
button.
Have a qualified service
technician replace the fuse.
Have the battery checked.
then try again.
Disconnect the jump starter and
reverse the clamps.
Recharge the unit.
Use only devices that draw less
than 1.7 amps of AC current.
CST
pm