Operating Instructions - Schumacher 00-99-000990-0809 Owner's Manual

5.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before making the cable connections.
2. For a negative grounded system, clamp the red clip (+) to the positive
terminal of the battery.
3. Clamp the black clip (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part of the chas-
sis or engine block.
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 POSI-
TIVE 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
the clips, reverse the order.
4.
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.)
5. After the engine starts, disconnect the black clip (-) and then the red
clip (+) in that order.
6. Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
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.
5.2 Before Using the Inverter
Important Safety Instructions:
1. keep the Instant Power™ well ventilated in order to properly disperse
heat generated while it is in use. Make sure there are several inches of
clearance around the top and sides and do not block the vents on the
back of the Instant Power™.
2. Make sure the Instant Power™ is not close to any potential source of
flammable fumes, gases or clothing.
3. keep the Instant Power™ dry.
4. DO NOT allow the Instant Power™ to come into contact with rain or
moisture.
5. DO NOT operate the Instant Power™ if you, the Instant Power™, the
device being operated or any other surfaces that may come in contact
with any power source are wet. water and many other liquids can con-
duct electricity, which may lead to serious injury or death.
6. Do not place the Instant Power™ on or near heating vents, radiators or
other sources of heat.
7. Do not place the Instant Power™ in direct sunlight. The ideal air tem-
perature for operation is between 50° and 80°F.
8. Do not use the inverter near an open engine compartment where
fumes or gases may accumulate.
9. Do not modify the AC receptacles in any way.
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