Connecting Converter Cables; Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric PID-500-USB Owner's Manual

The converter and power source must be in the OFF mode.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to connect your converter only to a 12 volt power supply.
CONVERTER CONNECTION:
NOTE: For model PID-500-USB, determine whether you will be using the
battery clamps (500 watt output maximum) or the 12V accessory plug (120 watts
maximum).
1. Locate the positive and negative plastic terminals on the right side of the
converter and remove the terminal caps completely.
2. Install the positive (red) cable ring lug onto the positive (red) terminal screw.
Install the negative (black) cable ring lug onto the negative (black) terminal
screw. Tighten each terminal so that the cable cannot come loose.
CONNECTING CONVERTER CABLE TO A VEHICLE (Model PID-500-USB)
[120 watts maximum]:
1. Remove the cigarette lighter from its outlet.
2. Push the 12 volt power plug firmly into the outlet.
CONNECTING CONVERTER CABLES TO 12V BATTERY OR 12V POWER
SOURCE (PID-500-USB and PID-750):
1. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of battery terminals.
2. Wear eye protection and clothing protection.
3. Connect the negative (black) converter terminal cable to the power source
negative (-) or battery terminal. Make sure the connection is secure.
4. Connect the positive (red) converter terminal cable to the power source
positive (+) or battery terminal. Make sure the connection is secure.
5. To disconnect the converter, reverse the above steps.
NOTE: The internal speaker may make a brief "beep" when the converter is being
connected to or disconnected from the 12 volt power source.
ATTENTION: Failure to make the correct connections will result in blown fuses
and permanent damage to the converter.
1. Connect the converter (see "Connecting Converter Cables" section.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF switch to turn the converter on. (The internal
speaker will make a brief "beep". This is normal.).
3. The digital display turns on.
4. Make sure the device to be operated is turned OFF.
5. Plug the device into the converter AC outlet.

CONNECTING CONVERTER CABLES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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