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Portable Power

Jump Starter/DC Power Source 

Air Compressor, Inflator and 

 

AC Power 

CAUTION:

Read all Safety Rules and Operating Instructions,  

and follow them with each use of this product.

00-99-000659/0606

OWNER’S MANUAL

Schumacher Electric Corporation

Mount Prospect, IL 60056 U.S.A.

Send Warranty Product Repairs to:

Customer Service Returns

P.O. Box 280, 1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL  60942-0280

Questions? Call Customer Service: 1-800-621-5485

Model PP-18400CI

Includes 12V DC

Male-to-Male Charging Cord

For In-Vehicle Use 

Summary of Contents for 00-99-000659

Page 1: ...th each use of this product 00 99 000659 0606 OWNER S MANUAL Schumacher Electric Corporation Mount Prospect IL 60056 U S A Send Warranty Product Repairs to Customer Service Returns P O Box 280 1025 E Thompson Hoopeston IL 60942 0280 Questions Call Customer Service 1 800 621 5485 Model PP 18400CI Includes 12V DC Male to Male Charging Cord For In Vehicle Use ...

Page 2: ... the Inverter 7 Important Safety Instructions 7 Using the Inverter 7 Powering a 110 Volt AC Device 8 110V AC Electrical Device Example Run Time Chart 8 Troubleshooting the Inverter 8 Digital Display Functions 9 Charging the Internal Battery 9 Using the Male to male Charging Cord 9 Storage and Maintenance 10 Specifications 10 Warranty 11 PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE Mode...

Page 3: ...snow PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Wear complete eye and clothing protectionwhenworkingwithleadacid batteries Alwaysshieldeyesduringuse and wear safety glasses Make sure someone is 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 this happens w...

Page 4: ...18400CI 4 Whenthe internalbattery has reached full charge the CHARGING STATUS LED will glow green This could take up to 48 to 72 hours on some charges due to age and condition of the battery The PP 18400CI will automatically drop into a float mode and maintain the internal battery at full charge without damaging bat tery OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE NOTE The inverter must ...

Page 5: ...nal of the ve hicle battery Then connect the POSI TIVE 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 POWERING A 12 VOLT DC DEVICE The PP 18400CI is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories equipped with a 1...

Page 6: ...in utes maximum at a time If you do allow the PP 18400CI to cool down for 10 min utes before using again If the compressor overheats the built in thermal protection will turn the PP 18400CI off Wait a few minutes and it will automatically restart ESTIMATED TIME FOR INFLATING Vehicle Tires 13 to 16 6 to 24 minutes Bike Tire 1 to 3 minutes Sports Balls 30 seconds USING THE BUILT IN SWIVEL LIGHT The ...

Page 7: ... F Do not use inverter near open engine compartment Do notmodify the AC receptacles in any way USING THE INVERTER It is important to know the continuous wattage of the device you plan to use with the inverter The PP 18400CI must be used with devices drawing 400 watts or less If the wattage is not marked on the device an estimate can be made by multiplying the AC input current Amps by the AC voltag...

Page 8: ...erter does not have the required capacity to operate the device s in question Make sure the wattage does not exceed 400 5 Turn OFF 0 the INVERTER switch when finished 6 Charge the PP 18400CI as soon as possible after each use CAUTION Incorrect operation of your inverter may result in damage and per sonal injury Electrical current on a 110 volt circuit can be very dangerous TROUBLESHOOTING THE INVE...

Page 9: ... will not work when the Portable Power is being charged CAUTION Operating the Portable Power PP 18400CI while the internal battery is being charged may cause permanent damage to the PP 18400CI 1 To check the internal battery s charge level press the DISPLAY button The Digital Display will show the battery s voltage 2 To charge follow instructions CHARGE INTERNAL BATTERY on page 4 3 Once the batter...

Page 10: ...ve Form Modified Sine Wave Input Voltage Range 10 5 15 5V DC AC Outlets Two 110V AC 3 Prong grounded STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE Charge the PP 18400CI internal battery before first use and after every use thereafter The internal battery will gradually self discharge lose power over time especially in warm environments Leaving the battery in a discharged state may result in permanent battery damage To ...

Page 11: ...r fitness for a particular purpose made in respect to your unit is limited to the period of the express warranty set forth above For warranty service return your product with proof of purchase to the factory or a designated agent Schumacher Electric Corporation Warranty Service Department 1025 E Thompson Street PO Box 280 Hoopeston IL 60942 Phone 1 800 621 5485 Customer Service hours 7 AM to 4 PM ...

Page 12: ... Service if you have questions 1 800 621 5485 801 Business Center Drive Mount Prospect IL 60056 2179 ELECTRIC CORPORATION CONTAINS SEALED NON SPILLABLE LEAD ACID BATTERY MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY WARNING Possible explosion hazard Contact with battery acid may cause severe burns and blindness Keep out of reach of children ...

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