Maintenance And Care; Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric ProSeries PSJ-2212 Owner's Manual

12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
PPLIANCE TYPE
A
Cell phone,
fluorescent light
Radio, fan,
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.

6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE

• Clean the clamps and the case after
each use.
• Recharge the unit once a month, when
not in use.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
The jump starter won't jump
start my car.
The jump starter won't power
my 12V device.
The battery in the jump starter
won't hold a charge.
Chg shows on the display.
The jump starter's alarm is on. Connections are reversed.
ESTIMATED WATTAGE
4 watts
9 watts
15 watts
24 watts
48 watts
80 watts
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The jump starter's battery is
not charged.
The vehicle's battery is
defective.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The jump starter's battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
The battery is charging.
ESTIMATED RUN TIME
PSJ-2212
66 hrs
23.9 hrs
17.6 hrs
11 hrs
5.5 hrs
3.3 hrs
• Store the clamps on their support posts,
to ensure they do not come into contact
with any metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
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ESTIMATED RUN TIME
PSJ-3612, PSJ-4424
132 hrs
58.6 hrs
35.2 hrs
22 hrs
11 hrs
6.6 hrs
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the Display
button on the front of the unit.
The display will show the
percentage of charge.
Have the battery checked.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the Display
button on the front of the unit.
The display will show the
percentage of charge.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try using the
12V device again.
Replace the battery.
Not a problem; continue
charging.
Disconnect the jump starter
and reverse the clamps.