Schumacher Instant Power XP2260 Owner's Manual page 9

6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip
from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of
the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis
or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the
carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge
metal part of the frame or engine block.
7. For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip
from the jump starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the
battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine
block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel
lines or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.
Risk of explosion.
If you have connected the clips backwards, an audio alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. This
could cause serious damage to the Instant Power™ or the vehicle.
Reverse the connections and the audio alarm will stop.
8. Turn ON the Jump Start ON/OFF switch. 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.)
9. After the engine starts, make sure to turn OFF the Jump Start switch. Then,
disconnect the black clip (-) and then the red clip (+) in that order.
10. 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.
5.3 Powering a 12v DC Device:
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 fishing 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.
1. Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.
2. Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the front of the Instant
Power™.
3. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn the 12V DC
device on (if required).
4. If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the
internal circuit breaker of the Instant Power™ will trip and disconnect the
power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will
automatically reset after an overload occurs.
The DC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended
operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge
immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.
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