Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product PS-500-1A Schumacher
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OWNER’S MANUAL INSTANT POWER PLUS ™ CAUTION: Before first use of power source, read this manual, and follow all its Safety and Operating Instructions with every use. Save these Instructions Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect, IL 60056 00-99-000293/502 Model No.
2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions .......................................................... 3 OPERATIO N ........................
3 This product contains a sealed non- spillable lead acid battery and must be recycled or disposed of properly. WARNING: Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries re- lease explosive gases during nor- mal operation, charging and jump- starting.
4 BEFORE USING POWER SOURCE IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS This product has an internal battery that requires periodic recharging. Even though the unit is fully charged before shipment, the battery charge may diminish . Charge the unit im- mediately af ter purchase and af- ter each use and at least once ev- ery 3 months.
5 USING AS A JUMP STARTER 1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. 2 . Use safety glasses to shield eyes while making the connec- tions. 3. Connect the Red (+) Positive clamp to the Positive battery post first. 4. Connect the Black (-) Negative clamp to the engine or chassis to ground.
6 12-VOLT DC RECEPTACLE (FRONT) This unit has an internal sealed lead acid battery. It may be used as a DC power supply for any 12 volt electric appliance with a male ciga- rette lighter plug. To obtain power, plug the 12-volt appliance with a maximum rating not exceeding 15 amps into the front DC receptacle.
7 STORAGE Make sure the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position when storing this unit. If left in the ON position, the clamps could spark if they come in contact with each other causing a short circuit which may cause the battery to explode. For best operation, store at room temperature.
8 For Information about troubleshooting: Call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1-800-621-5485 LIMITED WARRANTY 801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPE.
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