Operating Instructions - Schumacher Electric IP-125 Guide D'utilisation

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 94500109 – 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.
8.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

8.1 Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
battery.
1. Turn the vehicle's ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Connect the Instant Power™ to the battery following the precautions listed
in section 3.
3. 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.)
4. After the engine starts, disconnect the black clip (-) and then the red clip (+)
in that order.
5. Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
Risk of Explosion.
To prevent sparking, NEvER allow the clips to touch together or to
contact the same piece of metal. Never attempt to jump start a frozen
battery.
8.2 Powering a 12V DC Device:
The Instant Power™ is a power source for all 12v dC accessories that are
equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power outages and fishing or
camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the chart below.
Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12v dC
accessory plug into the 12v dC accessory outlet.
1. Ensure the battery clips are securely on the storage holders.
NOTE: The clips on the Instant Power™ are live and will produce arcing or
sparking if they come in contact with each other. To prevent accidental arcing,
always keep the clips on the storage holders when not using it to jump start a
vehicle.
2. Open the protective cover of the dC power outlet on the side of the Instant
Power™.
3.
Plug the 12v dC device into the dC power outlet, and turn the 12v dC
device on (if required).
The CHARgINg (red) LEd and the CHARgEd (green) LEd
do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal
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