Schumacher Electric Corporation
Model: IPD-1000
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 CHARGED 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 enters 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.
Do not permit internal battery to freeze. Never charge a frozen
battery.
handling warning
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated
with accessories sold 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. Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
may cause injury.
3. Never allow clamps to touch together or to contact the same
piece of metal to prevent sparking.
4. Use in a well-ventilated area.
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 5-8 seconds, stop and wait at least 1 minute before
attempting to start vehicle again.
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 back of the case.
9. Recharge the product as soon as possible after use.
led indicators
There are 4 LED internal battery status indicator lights. Press the
BATTERY STATUS button on the front of the IPD-1000 to determine
the internal battery power.
Note:
Numbers 1–3 below indicate charge level when not connected
to AC power source or placed in docking station cradle.
1. The green CHARGED LED indicates the internal battery is
fully charged.
2. The yellow RECHARGE LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge.
The IPD-1000 may be used but should be recharged as soon
as possible.
3. The red RECHARGE LED indicates a 50% or less charge;
immediately recharge the IPD-1000.
4. The red CHARGING LED indicates the IPD-1000 is charging
(connected to AC power source or placed in docking station
cradle). At full charge, the green CHARGED LED will light.
charging of internal battery
After removing the
IPD-1000
from the carton, charge it overnight
before using even if the green CHARGED LED glows.
1. To charge, plug wall charger adaptor into the CHARGING
ADAPTOR PORT on the front of the device or in the IPD-1000
docking station cradle.
2. Plug the wall charger into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet. The
red CHARGING LED will glow indicating there is power to the
docking station cradle or unit.
3. The CHARGED LED will glow green when the battery has
reached full charge. This could take up to 24 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 battery.
WARNING:
Keep moisture, flammable materials and metal away
for the cradle/tray. The metal contacts are electrically live and may
spark when in use.
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CHARGING
ADAPTOR PORT
multi-purpose power supply
The IPD-1000 is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories
equipped with a 12 volt accessory plug. Make sure the device to
be powered is OFF before inserting 12 volt accessory plug into 12
volt accessory outlet located on right side. The DC socket has a 15
amp automatic overload protection circuit breaker. The breaker will
automatically reset after an overload occurs.
