Schumacher Electric Corporation
Model PSJ-1812
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTANT POWER™ Jump Starter & DC Power Source
THIS PRODUCT HAS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY INSIDE THAT SHOULD BE KEPT AT FULL CHARGE FOR LONGER LIFE.
RECHARGE WHEN FIRST RECEIVED (EVEN IF GREEN ‘FULL POWER’ LED GLOWS), AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 3 MONTHS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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important safety instructions
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
come to your aid when you are working near a lead-acid battery.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid enter the eye area, rinse
with cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical help
immediately.
Do not smoke, or use matches or cigarette lighter, or allow any
spark or flame near the battery or engine.
Never operate the power source unit if it has damaged lead wire
or clamps. Have the lead wire replaced by a qualified technician.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with
lead-acid batteries.
Do not permit the internal battery in the PSJ-1812 to freeze. Never
attempt to recharge a frozen battery.
handling warning
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated
with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
Wash hands after handling.
operating instructions
Warning: Failure to follow instructions may cause
damage or an explosion. Read entire instruction
manual before use.
1. Turn ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Use in a well-ventilated area.
3. Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
may cause injury.
4. NEVER allow clamps to touch together or to contact the same
piece of metal to prevent sparking.
5. Clamp the red clamp (+) to the positive terminal (+) of the
battery. (For a negative grounded system.)*
6. Clamp the black clamp (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part
of the chassis or engine block.
7. You can now crank the engine. If the engine does not start
within 3-8 seconds, wait at least 1 minute before attempting to
start vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
8. After the engine starts, first disconnect the black clamp (-) and
then the red clamp (+) in that order. Store the clamps on the
ears located on the sides of the case.
9. Recharge the PSJ-1812 as soon as possible after use.
*NOTE:
In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has
a positive-grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the
NEGATIVE black clamp (-) to the negative terminal (-) of the
vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clamp (+)
to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or
engine block. If you are unsure of the nature of the vehicle’s
electrical grounding system, check the owner’s manual of the
vehicle. To disconnect clamps, reverse order.
led indicators
To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the red button
on the front of PSJ-1812.
The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:
1. A red LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should
immediately recharge PSJ-1812.
2. A yellow LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. PSJ-1812 may be
used but should be recharged as soon as possible.
3. A green LED indicates the internal battery is fully charged.
charging
of internal battery with built-in charger.
After removing the PSJ-1812 from the carton, charge it for a
minimum of 8 hours even if the green Full Power LED glows.
1. To charge, plug extension cord into charger plug on the
side of the PSJ-1812. (Extension cord not included; must be
purchased separately.)
2. Plug the extension cord into 110V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. The red LED will glow while charging.
4. The green LED will glow when the battery has reached full
charge. This could take up to 72 hours on some charges due to
age and condition of the battery. The charger will automatically
drop into a float mode and maintain the battery at full charge
without damaging the battery. The PSJ-1812 can be left
plugged into the 110V wall outlet indefinitely to maintain full
power.
5. Recharge PSJ-1812 after use and every 3 months to full charge
status to extend the battery’s life.
multi-purpose power supply
The PSJ-1812 is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories that
are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Make sure the device to
be powered is OFF before inserting 12 volt accessory plug into 12
volt accessory outlet on the PSJ-1812. Use the 12 volt accessory
outlet for power outages, fishing and camping trips. Estimate usage
time is listed in chart below.
12 Volt dc power source chart
Appliance Type
Estimated Wattage Estimated Time*
Cell Phones
4 Watts
30 Hours
Fluorescent Lights
4 Watts
30 Hours
Radios
9 Watts
21 Hours
Depth Finders
9 Watts
21 Hours
Fans
9 Watts
21 Hours
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