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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
REASON/SOLUTION
The Instant Power won’t jump
start my car.
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
The Instant Power’s battery
is not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
The Instant Power is not
turned on.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Disconnect the Instant Power
and reverse the clamps.
Press the Battery Status button
on the front of the unit. The
LEDs will indicate the status of
charge.
Have the battery checked.
Turn the Instant Power ON/
OFF switch to the ON position.
The Instant Power won’t
power my 12V device.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The Instant Power’s battery
is not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the Battery
Status button.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12V
device again.
The battery in the Instant
Power won’t hold a charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
Have the battery checked.
The compressor shuts off.
The compressor is
overheated.
Allow to cool for a few
minutes, then try again.
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for more information
about troubleshooting, contact customer service for assistance:
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485
Monday-Friday 7:00
am
to 5:00
pm
CST
For
REPAIR OR RETURN
, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT
until you receive a
RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION
(RMA)
number from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
