Maintenance Instructions; Troubleshooting; Before Returning For Repairs; Specifications - Schumacher PI-1000 Owner's Manual

11.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

11.1 After use and before performing maintenance, unplug the device and disconnect the
inverter from the 12 volt power supply.
11.2 Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery terminals,
cords, and the inverter case.
11.3 Ensure that all of the inverter components are in place and in good working condition.
11.4 Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts.
11.5 All other servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.
12.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM
Red LED is on, audible alarm
is on, and/or inverter does not
function.
13.

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

13.1 When an inverter problem arises, make certain that the power supply is operating
properly (fully charged). Double check all connections for correct polarity and the quality
of the connections from the cables to the connectors and from the connectors to the
inverter. The connectors must be clean.
13.2 When an UNKNOWN OPERATING PROBLEM arises, please read the complete manual
and call the customer service number for information that will usually eliminate the need
for return.
If the above solutions do not eliminate the problem or for information about troubleshooting,
14.

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Continuous Power
Surge Capability (Peak Power)
No Load Current Draw
Wave Form
Input Voltage Range
Output Voltage Range
Low Battery Alarm
Low Battery Shutdown
High Battery Shutdown
Optimum Efficiency
Poor contact at terminals.
Fuse blown.
Inverter shutdown.
Inverter may not be working
properly.
call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A.
7:00 am to 5:00 pm Central Time Monday through Friday
REASON
1-800-621-5485
Model: PI-1000
1000 Watts
2000 Watts
<0.6A
Modified Sine Wave
10.5V – 15.5V DC
110V – 125V AC
Audible, 10.3V – 10.6V DC
9.7V – 10.3V DC
15.0V – 16.0V DC
>85%
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SOLUTION
Check connections at power
supply.
See "IF THE INVERTER
FUSE BLOWS" section.
See "LED INDICATOR AND
SHUTDOWN PROTECTION"
section.
See Warranty and call
Customer Service 1-800-621-
5485 (Hours: 7 am – 5 pm
CST).