Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric XP400 Owner's Manual

8.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
battery.
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Connect the Instant Power™ to the battery following the precautions listed
in section 3.
Risk of Explosion.
If you have connected the clips backwards on Model XP750C, an
audio alarm will sound. dO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON
(clockwise) position. This could cause serious damage to the Instant
Power™ or the vehicle. Reverse the connections and the audio alarm
will stop. NOTE: Models XP400 and XP500 do not have an audio
alarm.
3. 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. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
4. After the engine starts, turn the On/Off switch to the OFF
(counterclockwise) position (models XP500 and XP750C), disconnect the
black clip (-) and then the red clip (+) in that order.
5. Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
Risk of Explosion.
To prevent sparking, NEvER allow the clips to touch together or to
contact the same piece of metal. Never attempt to jump start a frozen
battery.
8.2 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 fishing or
camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the chart below.
Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12v dC
accessory plug into the 12v dC accessory outlet.
1. Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders.
2. Open the protective cover of the dC power outlet on the front of the Instant
Power™.
3. Plug the 12v dC device into the dC power outlet, and turn the 12v dC
device on (if required).
4. If the 12v dC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the
internal circuit breaker of the Instant Power™ will trip and disconnect the
power to the device. disconnect the 12v dC device. The breaker will
automatically reset after an overload occurs.
The dC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended
operation of a 12v dC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge
immediately after unplugging the 12v dC device.
do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal
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