Using The Instant Power - Schumacher INSTANT POWER XP400W Owner's Manual

1. To charge, flip the AC connector on
the back of the unit UP and plug in an
18 AWG or larger extension cord.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120VAC
electrical wall outlet.
3. While the jump starter is charging, the RED
LED will be on. Complete charging may
take up to 72 hours. When the RED LED
turns off, the jump starter is ready to use.
4. When the internal battery is fully charged,
the charger will automatically go into
maintain mode and maintain the battery
at full charge without damaging it. When
in maintain mode, the GREEN LED will
pulse, as long as there is an AC cord
connected to the charging port.
5. Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
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: Using the Engine 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.
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 INSTANT POWER

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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.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory
cable into the vehicle's accessory outlet
(lighter socket).
NOTE: The RED 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 Battery Status 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.
USING THE USB PORT
(Models XP600 and XP750W)
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.
4. When finished using the USB port, turn
the switch to the OFF position.
5. Charge the Instant Power.
USING THE WORK LIGHT
(Models XP600 and XP750W)
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.