Schumacher IP-1850FL Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped 12.3
to cables. 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.
If the Instant Power™ is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take 12.4
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could result in personal injury or property damage.
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surface where damage could occur if the internal battery should unexpectedly leak acid.
IMPORTANT:12.5
CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE•
KEEP FULLY CHARGED•
Charge the Instant Power™ internal battery immediately after purchase, after every
use and every 30 days.
All batteries are affected by temperature. The ideal storage temperature is at 70 degrees
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especially in warm environments. Leaving the battery in a discharged state may result
in permanent battery damage. To ensure satisfactory performance and avoid permanent
damage, charge the internal battery every month.
TROUBLESHOOTING13.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The Instant Power™ won’t
jump start my car.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The Instant Power™ battery
is not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
Check for poor connection to
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connection points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for
a better connection.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the button
on the front of the Instant
Power™. See LED Indicators
section of this manual.
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The Instant Power™ won’t
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on.
The Instant Power™ battery
is not charged.
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than 15A or has a short
circuit
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Check the battery charge
status by pressing the button
on the front of the Instant
Power™. See LED Indicators
section of this manual.
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and press the reset button
located on the back of the
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device again. If it happens
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The battery in the Instant
Power™ won’t hold a
charge.
The battery is bad (will not
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