Preparing To Use The Instant Power; Instant Power™ Location; Dc Connection Precautions - Schumacher Electric IP-1875C Owner's Manual

2.10 If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area with soap and
water. If acid enters your eye, immediately flood the eye with cold running water for at
least 10 minutes and get medical attention right away.
2.11 If battery acid is accidentally swallowed, drink milk, the whites of eggs or water. DO NOT
induce vomiting. Seek medical attention immediately.
3.

PREPARING TO USE THE INSTANT POWER

3.1 Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the jump starter is being
used.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning, keep airborne
corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose and mouth. Use baking soda
and water to neutralize the battery acid and help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not
touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
3.3 Add distilled water to each cell until the battery acid reaches the level specified by the
battery manufacturer. Do not overfill. For a battery without removable cell caps, such
as valve regulated lead acid batteries (vRLA), carefully follow the manufacturer's
instructions.
3.4 Read, understand and follow all instructions for the Instant Power™, battery, vehicle
and any equipment used near the battery and Instant Power™. Study all of the battery
manufacturer's specific precautions while charging and recommended rates of charge.
3.5 Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner's manual and
make sure that the output voltage of the jump starter is correct.
3.6 Make sure that the Instant Power™ cable clips make tight connections.
4. INSTANT POWER
4.1 Locate the Instant Power™ as far away from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2 Never place the Instant Power™ directly above the battery being jumped; gases from
the battery will corrode and damage the Instant Power™.
4.3 Do not operate the Instant Power™ in a closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in any
way.
5.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

5.1 Connect and disconnect the DC output clips only after setting all of the Instant Power™
switches to the "off" position (if applicable) and removing the AC plug from the electrical
outlet. Never allow the clips to touch each other.
5.2 Attach the clips to the battery and chassis, as indicated in section 6.
RISK OF CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS
A HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
™ LOCATION
RISK OF EXPLOSION AND CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID.
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