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NOTE:
All switches should be in the OFF position before charging the
Instant Power internal battery.
CAUTION
: Do not operating the Instant Power while charging the internal
battery. Doing so may cause permanent damage to the unit.
To charge, plug an extension cord into charger plug on the right side of the
7.1
Instant Power. (Extension cord not included; must be purchased sepa-
rately.) An extension cord up to 25 feet must be 18 AWG; up to 50 feet,
must be 14 AWG; up to 100 feet must be 12 AWG and up to 150 feet must
be 10 AWG. The extension cord plug and the charger plug must have the
same number, size and shape of pins.
Plug the extension cord into 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
7.2
The red CHARGING LED will glow indicating charging.
7.3
The green LED will glow when the battery has reached full charge. This
7.4
could take up to 72 hours due to the 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.
Charge the Instant Power as soon as possible after each use.
7.5
NOTE:
The internal battery may also be charged while driving by using a
male-to-male accessory cable (available separately; see “Accessories and
Replacement Parts” section in the manual). Insert one end of the acces-
sory cable into the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle
accessory outlet (lighter socket). Completely disconnect the accessory
cable when the engine is not running.
USING THE 12 VOLT DC POWER OUTLET
8.
The Instant Power is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories
equipped with a 12 volt accessory plug. Use for power outages, fishing,
and camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in below chart:
Appliance Type
Estimated Wattage Estimated Time
Cell Phones
4 Watts
54 Hours
Fluorescent Lights
4 Watts
54 Hours
Radios, Fans
9 Watts
24 Hours
Depth Finders
9 Watts
24 Hours
Camcorders, DVD Players,
Spotlights
15 Watts
15 Hours
Electrical Tools, Bilge Pumps
24 Watts
9 Hours
Electrical Coolers
48 Watts
5 Hours
Car Vacuum, Air Compressors
80 Watts
3 Hours
NOTE:
Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary. Times are based on
the internal battery being new, fully charged and operating at room tem-
perature.