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DIgITAL DISPLAy fUNCTIONS

1.   PP-18400CI – To check the internal 

battery’s status, press the DISPLAY 

button on the front of the PP-18400CI. 

The display will show the voltage of 

the internal battery. 

2.  When  hooked  up  to  the  vehicle's 

battery, the digital display shows the 

combined vehicle's voltage and the 

PP-18400CI's  internal  battery  volt-

age.

3.   AC  Power  –  When  using  the  PP-

18400CI inverter, the digital display 

shows  the  wattage  and  voltage  of 

the device being powered. Push the 

DISPLAY  button  to  read  wattage 

or  push  DISPLAY  button  again  to 

read voltage. The internal battery is 

specifically designed to deliver high 

power jump-starting as well as repeti-

tive deep cycling performance.

ChARgINg INTERNAL bATTERy

NOTE:

 Internal battery’s status DISPLAY 

is most accurate when the Portable Power 

PP-18400CI has been disconnected from 

all  devices  and  charging  sources  for  at 

least 30 minutes. The DISPLAY feature 

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  battery  is  fully  charged, 

the  built-in  charger  automatically 

switches  to  float-mode  monitoring, 

which  trickle  charges  the  battery 

and  keeps  it  fully  charged  without 

overcharging so the PP-18400CI may 

be left permanently connected to the 

electrical wall outlet. 

USIng the MAle-to-MAle ChARg-

INg CORD 

The internal battery may also be charged 

while you drive by using the male-to-male 

accessory cable (included). 

1.  Make sure the PP-18400CI is OFF.
2.  Insert one end of the male charging 

cord into the PP-18400CI’s 12V DC 

power outlet and the other end into 

the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter 

socket). 

Important:

  Disconnect 

power cord from the PP-18400CI and 

the vehicle’s accessory outlet when 

engine is not running.

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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