Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric BE01258 Owner's Manual

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY WHILE DRIVING
7.5
You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using the 12V DC car charger (included).
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Plug the 12V DC adaptor cable into the unit's 12V input socket.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory cable into the vehicle's accessory outlet (lighter socket).
4. The green LED will light, and the display will show CHARGING-xx%. Complete charging may take 4-6 hours.
5. When the internal battery is completely charged, the green LED will pulse, and the display will show FULLY CHARGED.
6. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the accessory cable from the unit, then from the lighter socket of the vehicle.
7. Charge the unit as soon as possible after use.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
8.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE
8.1
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging its internal battery.
IMPORTANT: Using the jump starter without a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the vehicle's electrical system.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Lay the DC cables away from any fan blades, belts, pulleys and other moving parts.
3. Plug the battery clamp cable into the jump starter's input socket.
NOTE: Make sure all of the vehicle's electrical devices are turned off.
4. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in most vehicles), connect the unit's POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post. Next, connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine block, away from the battery.
5. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) battery post. Next, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the
vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
6. After a proper connection has been made, press the
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION.
If you have connected the clamps backwards, an audio alarm will sound, and the display will show WARNING- CLAMPS REVERSED. Press the
unit. Reverse the connections. Press the
7. 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. The display will
show BATTERY COOL DOWN xx SEC REMAINING. When the display shows JUMP START READY, the jump starter is ready for use.
8. After the engine starts, press the
9. Recharge the unit as soon as possible after each use.
STARTING A BATTERY WITH LOW VOLTAGE
8.2
If the vehicle's battery voltage is too low for the jump starter to detect that the clamps are connected, there is a manual start procedure to enable the jump start function.
1. Make sure the clamps are correctly connected.
2. Press and hold the
WARNING! This overrides a safety feature. It will energize the clamps and cause sparking if they are touched together. If the clamp connections are reversed, damage to
the unit, battery and possibly the car's electrical system will occur.
POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE (UP TO 6A)
8.3
The Fuel Pack is a power source for most DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V accessory plug.
NOTE: Charging while operating a DC device (light, USB, memory saver) will extend run time, but will also extend recharge time. If the load exceeds 1A, it will discharge the battery.
1. Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug into the 12V DC outlet.
2. Plug the 12V port adaptor into the unit's 12V output port.
3. Plug your device into the 12V adaptor port and turn on the device (if required).
4. Press the button on the unit, twice.
5. When finished, turn off the DC device (if required) and disconnect the device. Press any button, to turn on the display. Then press the button, to turn off the 12V function.
6. Recharge the Fuel Pack immediately after unplugging the device.
USING THE USB PORT
8.4
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1. Press the button on the unit.
2. Plug the USB connector into the USB port of the unit.
3. Plug the other (micro) end of the adaptor into your device. Turn device on, if necessary.
4. When finished using the USB port, turn off the device (if necessary) and unplug the device. Press any button, to turn on the display. Then press the
turn off the USB function.
5. Recharge the unit.
NOTE: The USB power will automatically turn off if not used for 10 minutes.
USING THE LED LIGHT
8.5
1. Press the
button:
• once – for steady light
• twice – for a flashing light
2. When finished using the light, press the
USING A MEMORY SAVER (not included).
8.6
The unit can be used with a memory saver to save the vehicle's on-board diagnostic computer settings (radio programs, diagnostic codes, etc.) while the battery is
disconnected from the vehicle during repair or maintenance. We recommend the SECF-12V-OBD or OBD-L memory savers.
button. When the display shows JUMP START READY, the jump starter is ready for use.
button to turn the unit back on.
button to turn the unit off. Disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red clamp (+), in that order.
button for 5 seconds. When the display shows JUMP START READY, the jump starter is ready for use.
button again, to turn off the light.
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button to turn off the
button twice, to