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• 

Take  care

  not  to  drop  any  metal  tool 

or  metal  object  onto  the  battery.  This 

may spark or short circuit the battery or 

another electrical device that may cause 

an explosion.

• 

Always

 operate the Portable Power in 

an open, well-ventilated area.

• 

Never

 smoke, use matches or cigarette 

lighter or allow a spark or flame in the 

vicinity of the battery or engine. Batteries 

generate explosive gases.

• 

Never

 operate the Portable Power if it 

has  damaged  lead  wire  or  clamps.  If 

damaged, have the lead wire replaced 

by a qualified technician.

• 

Do  not  permit  internal  battery  to 

freeze. 

Never  charge  a  frozen  bat-

tery.

• 

Keep hands, hair, clothing and jew-

elry 

clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys 

and other parts that may cause injury.

BeFoRe USIng the PoRtABle PoWeR PP-18400CI

ChARgE INTERNAL bATTERy

After removing the PP-18400CI from the 

carton, charge it 48 – 72 hours  before  

using even if the green CHARGING STA-

TUS LED glows.

1.   Make sure the PP-18400CI is OFF.

The ON / OFF switch is located on 

the right side.

2.  To charge, plug wall charger adaptor 

into the CHARGING ADAPTOR port 

on the right side, located under the 

ON / OFF switch.

3.   Plug  the  wall  charger  plug  into  a 

110  volt  AC  electrical  wall  outlet. 

The  green  CHARGING  STATUS 

LED located on the front panel will 

blink  indicating  there  is  power  to  

PP-18400CI.

4.   When the internal battery 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 be in the OFF 

(0) position before using the Jump Start 

feature.

1.   Make sure the PP-18400CI is OFF. 

The ON / OFF switch is located on 

the right side.

2.   Turn vehicle ignition OFF before mak-

ing cable connections.

3.   Rest the PP-18400CI on a flat, stable 

surface near the vehicle battery and 

away from moving engine parts. 

 

CAUTION:

 To prevent sparking, NEV-

ER allow clamps to touch together or 

to contact the same piece of metal.

4.   Remove red and black clamps stored 

on the sides of the PP-18400CI.

5.   Connect POSITIVE red clamp (+) to 

the POSITIVE terminal of the vehicle 

battery (Negative Ground System)*.

6.   Connect NEGATIVE black clamp (-) 

to an unpainted and unmoving part of 

the vehicle chassis or engine block. 

 

CAUTION:

 If you have connected the 

clamps backwards, an audible alarm 

will sound and the JUMP STARTER 

REVERSE HOOK-UP LED will turn 

on.  Do  NOT  turn  on  PP-18400CI 

or  serious  damage  could  occur. 

Reverse  the  connections  and  the 

audible alarm will stop and the ON 

LED will turn off.

7.   Turn ON the PP-18400CI.
8.   Turn the key and crank the engine. If 

the engine does not start within 5 – 8 

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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