Schumacher IP-1825, Owner'S Manual

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3. PREPARING TO USE THE PORTABLE POWER
WARNING! RISK OF CONTACT WITH
BATTERY ACID. BATTERY ACID IS A
HIGHLY CORROSIVE SULFURIC ACID.
3.1 Be sure the area around the battery is
well ventilated while the Portable Power is
being used.
3.2 Clean the battery terminals before using
the Portable Power. During cleaning,
keep airborne corrosion from coming into
contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.
Use baking soda and water to neutralize
the battery acid and help eliminate
airborne corrosion. Do not touch your
eyes, nose or mouth.
3.3 Determine the voltage of the battery by
referring to the vehicle owner’s manual
and make sure that the output voltage of
the Portable Power is correct.
3.4
Make sure that the Portable Power cable
clips make tight connections.
4. PORTABLE POWER LOCATION
WARNING! RISK OF EXPLOSION AND
CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.
4.1 Locate the Portable Power as far away
from the battery as the DC cables permit.
4.2
Never place the Portable Power directly
above the battery being jumped; gases
from the battery will corrode and damage
the Portable Power.
4.3 Do not operate the Portable Power in a
closed-in area or restrict the ventilation in
any way.
5. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 Remove all cord wraps and uncoil the cables prior to using the Portable Power.
6. FEATURES
1. Heavy-duty battery clamps
2. 12 Volt DC power outlet
3. Charging status LEDs
4. Internal battery status LEDs
5. Internal battery status button
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7. CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE PORTABLE POWER
IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY
AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE
AND EVERY 30 DAYS TO KEEP THE
PORTABLE POWER’S INTERNAL
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.
7.1 Use of an improper extension cord to
charge the Portable Power could result in a
risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure:
• That the pins on the plug of the extension
cord are the same number, size and shape
as those of the plug on the Portable Power.
• That the extension cord is properly wired
and in good electrical condition.
• That the extension cord has a wire size of
18 gauge (AWG) [0.82 mm
2
] or larger and
is 50 feet (15.24 meters) long or less.
7.2 To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug
the Portable Power before attempting any
maintenance or cleaning.
7.3 When charging the internal battery, work
in a well-ventilated area and do not
restrict the ventilation in any way.