Maintenance Instructions - Schumacher INSTANT POWER IP-1825 Owner's Manual

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 Instant Power 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.
8. 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, disconnect
the black clamp (-) and then the red
clamp, (+) in that order.
10. Recharge the Instant Power as soon
as possible after use.
8.2 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 on fishing or camping
trips. Estimated usage times are listed in
the following chart.
NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with
the Instant Power while charging the
internal battery.
1. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.

9. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

9.1 After use and before performing
maintenance, unplug and disconnect the
Instant Power (see sections 3 and 4).
9.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery
corrosion and other dirt or oil from the
battery clips, cords, and the Instant
Power's case.
2. Ensure the battery clamps are
secured on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the DC
power outlet on the Instant Power.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
5. 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.
6. When finished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
CAUTION: Do not use the Instant Power to
run appliances that draw more than 15A DC.
NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC
device may result in excessive battery drain.
Recharge the Instant Power immediately
after unplugging the 12V DC device.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
PPLIANCE TYPE
A
Cell phone
Fluorescent light
Radios, fans
Depth finder
Camcorder
Electrical tool
Electric cooler
Car vacuum,
air compressor
NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
9.3 Ensure that all of the Instant Power's
components are in place and in good
working condition, including the plastic
boots on the battery clips.
9.4 Servicing does not require opening the
unit, as there are no user-serviceable
parts. All servicing should be performed
by qualified service personnel.
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EST ESTIMATED
WATTAGE RUN TIME
4 watts 54 hrs
4 watts 54 hrs
9 watts 24 hrs
9 watts 24 hrs
15 watts 14.4 hrs
24 watts 9 hrs
48 watts 4.5 hrs
80 watts 2.7 hrs