Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric IP-1825FL Guide D'utilisation

The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:
• A red
the Instant Power™.
• A yellow
but should be recharged as soon as possible.
• A green
• The ChARgINg
to an AC power source.) At full charge, the ChARgED
3.2 Charging the Internal Battery using the Built-In Charger:
1. To charge, plug an 18 gauge (Awg) or larger extension cord into the charger plug on
the back of the Instant Power™. (Extension cord not included; must be purchased
separately.)
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. The ChARgINg
4. The ChARgED
This could take up to 72 hours due to the age and condition of the battery. The
charger will automatically go into maintain mode and maintain the battery at full
charge without damaging it.
5. Charge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using the male-to-male charger
cable (p/n 38-99-001564 – not included). Insert one end of the accessory cable into
the 12V DC power outlet and the other end into the vehicle's accessory outlet (lighter
socket). Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
do not operate during this method of charging. Using this method to charge the battery
overrides the maintain mode and the battery can be overcharged. Monitor the progress
of the battery and when it reaches a full (100%) charge, disconnect the charger. Do not
leave the battery unattended or it could explode causing property damage or personal
injury.
4.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

4.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
1. Turn vehicle's ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. For a negative grounded system, clamp the red clip (+) to the positive terminal of the
battery.
NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has a positive-grounded vehicle
electrical system, connect the NEgATIVE black clip (-) to the negative terminal (-)
of the vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clip (+) 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 clips, reverse order.
3. Clamp the black clip (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part of the chassis or engine
block.
4. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and
wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the
battery to cool down.)
LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immediately recharge
LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The Instant Power™ may be used
LED indicates the internal battery is fully charged.
(red) LED indicates the Instant Power™ is charging (connected
(red) LED will light indicating charging.
(green) LED will light when the battery has reached full charge.
Do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal battery.
The ChARgINg
Do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal battery.
(red) LED and the ChARgED
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(green) LED will light.
(green) LED