Using The Instant Power; Maintenance And Care - Schumacher Electric INSTANT POWER IP-125 Owner's Manual

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. 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.)
6. After the engine starts, disconnect the
black clamp (-) and then the red clamp,
(+) in that order.
7. Recharge the Instant Power as soon as
possible after use.
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.
Estimated usage times are listed in the chart.
NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with the
Instant Power while charging the internal
battery.
• Clean the clamps and the case after
each use.
• Recharge the unit once a month, when not
in use.

USING THE INSTANT POWER

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

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1. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting the 12V DC
accessory plug into the 12V DC
accessory outlet.
2. Ensure the battery clamps are secured
on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the DC power
outlet on the Instant Power.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC
power outlet and turn on the 12V DC
device (if required).
5. 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.
12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
PPLIANCE TYPE
A
Cell phone
Fluorescent light
Radios, fans
Depth finder
Camcorder
Electrical tool
Electric cooler
Car vacuum,
air compressor
NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on the
internal battery being fully charged.
• Store the clamps on their support posts, to
ensure they do not come into contact with
any metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
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EST ESTIMATED
WATTAGE RUN TIME
4 watts 36 hrs
4 watts 36 hrs
9 watts 16 hrs
9 watts 16 hrs
15 watts 9.6 hrs
24 watts 6 hrs
48 watts 3 hrs
80 watts 1.8 hrs