Using The Instant Power - Schumacher Electric INSTANT POWER XPF2260 Owner's Manual

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY
WHILE DRIVING
You may also charge the internal battery
while driving, using a male-to-male
charger cable (part number 94500109 –
not included).
IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE
INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN
30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY
UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE,
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR
PERSONAL INJURY.
1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable
into the 12V DC power outlet.

5. USING THE INSTANT POWER

JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE
IMPORTANT: Using the Jump Start
feature 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. For a negative-ground vehicle (as in
most vehicles), connect the Instant
Power'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.
4. For a positive-ground vehicle, connect
the Instant Power's 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.
5. Turn the switch to the ON position.
NOTE: When connected to the vehicle,
the display shows the vehicle's battery
voltage. When connected and in the ON
position, the display shows the equalized
voltage between the vehicle's battery and
internal battery.
6. Crank the engine for no more than 8
seconds. If the engine does not start,
wait 2 minutes before cranking again.
7. After the engine starts, turn the switch to
the OFF position and remove the Instant
Power from the battery.
8. Charge the Instant Power.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1. Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
2. Turn the Instant Power ON.
3. Plug your device into the USB port.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle's accessory outlet
(lighter socket).
NOTE: The GREEN LED does not
operate during this method of charging.
Using this method to charge the battery
overrides the maintain mode and the
battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the display button on the front
of the unit. When the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the accessory
cable from the Instant Power, then from
the lighter socket of the vehicle.
NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger
cable when the engine is not running.
4. When finished using the USB port, turn
the switch to the OFF position.
5. Charge the Instant Power.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
The work light is controlled by a sliding
ON/OFF switch located on the front of
the Instant Power. Make sure the lamp
is turned OFF when the unit is being
recharged or stored.
Position the Instant Power on a flat, stable
surface near the intended work area.
Ensure the battery clamps are securely
clipped on the storage holders.
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.
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.
2. Open the protective cover of the DC
power outlet on the Instant Power.
3. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
4. 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.
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