Schumacher XI75DU Owner's Manual

Schumacher XI75DU Owner's Manual

Power converter

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Model
XI75DU
Power Converter
Converts 12V DC battery power to 120V AC household power
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use the converter safely and effectively. Please
read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
OWNERS MANUAL

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  • Page 1 OWNERS MANUAL Model XI75DU Power Converter Converts 12V DC battery power to 120V AC household power PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNERS MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE. This manual will explain how to use the converter safely and effectively. Please read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............3 PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS..............4 BEFORE USING YOUR CONVERTER ..............4 CONNECTING CONVERTER CABLES ..............6 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................6 POWER SOURCE ....................8 HOW POWER CONVERTERS WORK ..............8 LED DISPLAY ......................8 TROUBLESHOOTING ....................9 SPECIFICATIONS ....................10 REPLACEMENT PARTS ..................10 LIMITED WARRANTY ..................11...
  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. 1.1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – This manual will show you how to use your converter safely and effectively. Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instructions. WARNING: The converter output is 120V AC and can shock or electrocute the same as any ordinary household AC wall outlet.
  • Page 4: Personal Safety Precautions

    1.20 Incorrect operation of your converter may result in damage and personal injury. 1.21 This device does not include an internal Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI). For GFCI protection, use a Coleman Cable 02822 GFCI outlet. 2. PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2.1 Restrictions on Use: This converter may not be used in life support devices or systems.
  • Page 5 This safety feature prevents damaging the converter while testing devices and equipment within the wattage range of the converter. When using the vehicle’s 12 volt accessory port, this converter is designed to supply 60 to 70 watts when the vehicle is not running. With the vehicle’s engine running, it can supply up to 100 watts.
  • Page 6: Connecting Converter Cables

    4. CONNECTING CONVERTER CABLES 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: 1. Locate the positive and negative plastic terminals located on the back of the converter and remove the terminal caps completely.
  • Page 7 NOTE: If more than one device is to be powered, start one device at a time to avoid a power surge and overloading the converter. The surge load of each device should not exceed the converter’s Continuous Operation wattage rate. IMPORTANT: If there is a short circuit or power surge in the device, ...
  • Page 8: Power Source

    6. POWER SOURCE Your average automobile or marine battery at full charge will provide an ample power supply to the converter for approximately 3 hours when the engine is off. The actual length of time the converter will function depends on the age and condition of the battery and the power demand being placed by the device being operated with the converter.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

     – The continuous load demand from the device exceeds the converter’s wattage output.  – The converter is overheated and automatically turns off for a period of 1 to 3 minutes to cool. Make sure the inverter is well ventilated. It will automatically restart after it cools.
  • Page 10: Specifications

    PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION Converter does Poor contact at terminals Check for poor connection to not turn on. battery or power supply. Make sure connection points are clean. Rock clamps back and forth for a better connection. Fuse has blown. A blown fuse is usually caused by reverse polarity or a short circuit within the converter.
  • Page 11: Limited Warranty

    Manufacturer does not provide any warranty for any accessories used with this product that are not manufactured by Schumacher Electric Corporation and approved for use with this product. This Limited Warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless handling, repaired, or modified by anyone other than Manufacturer or if this unit is resold through an unauthorized retailer.

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