Schumacher Electric Corporation
Model IP-1850FL
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 ‘FULL POWER’ 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.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with
lead-acid batteries.
Do not permit the internal battery in the IP-1850FL to freeze. Never
attempt to recharge a frozen battery.
handling warning
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product or cords associated
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. Use in a well-ventilated area.
3. Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
may cause injury.
4. Make sure the power ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position
until clamps are connected to the vehicle battery.
5. In the ON position, NEVER allow clamps to touch together or
to contact the same piece of metal to prevent sparking.
6. Clamp the red clamp (+) to the positive terminal of the battery.
(For a negative grounded system.)*
7. Clamp the black clamp (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part
of the chassis or engine block.
8. If you have connected the clamps of the IP-1850FL backwards,
an audio alarm will sound. DO NOT turn your IP-1850FL on.
This could cause serious damage. Reverse the connections,
and the audio alarm will stop.
9. If no audio alarm is sounded, turn ON the IP-1850FL, and
then crank the engine. If the engine does not start within
5 – 8 seconds, wait at least 1 minute before attempting to start
vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
10. After the engine starts, make sure to turn OFF the power
switch. Then disconnect the black clamp (-) and then the red
clamp (+) in that order. Store the clamps on the ears located
on the sides of the case.
11. Recharge the IP-1850FL as soon as possible after use.
*NOTE:
In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has
a positive-grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the
NEGATIVE black clamp (-) to the negative terminal (-) of the
vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clamp (+)
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 clamps, reverse order.
led indicators
To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the red button
on the front of the IP-1850FL.
The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:
1. A red LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should
immediately recharge.
2. A yellow LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The IP-1850FL
may be used but should be recharged as soon as possible.
3. A green LED indicates the internal battery is charged.
charging
of internal battery with built-in charger.
After removing the IP-1850FL from the carton, charge it for a
minimum of 8 hours before using even if the green Full Power
LED glows.
NOTE:
The ON/OFF switch does not have to be in the ON position
to recharge the internal battery.
1. To charge, plug extension cord into charger plug on the back
of the IP-1850FL. (Extension cord not included; must be
purchased separately.)
2. Plug the extension cord into 110V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. The red LED will glow indicating charging.
4. The green LED will glow when the battery has reached full
charge. This could take up to 72 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 the battery. The IP-1850FL can be left
plugged into the 110V wall outlet indefinitely to maintain full
power.
5. Recharge the IP-1850FL after use and every 3 months to full
charge status to extend the battery’s life.
multi-purpose power supply
The IP-1850FL is a power source for all 12 volt power accessories
with 12V accessory plug. Make sure the device to be powered
is OFF before inserting 12 volt accessory plug into 12 volt DC
accessory outlet located on the front of the IP-1850FL. Use the 12
volt accessory outlet for power outages, fishing and camping trips,
cell phones, camcorders, computers, etc. Estimate usage time is
listed in chart below.)
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