Schumacher PS-500-1A - Manual (Page 6)

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12-VOLT DC RECEPTACLE
(FRONT)
This unit has an internal sealed lead
acid battery. It may be used as a
DC power supply for any 12 volt
electric appliance with a male ciga-
rette lighter plug. To obtain power,
plug the 12-volt appliance with a
maximum rating not exceeding 15
amps into the front DC receptacle.
The front receptacle has a circuit
breaker in series with the receptacle
to protect it.
If the amperage of the appliance ex-
ceeds 15 amps into the DC recep-
tacle, the internal circuit breaker will
begin to cycle on and off. If this hap-
pens, you should disconnect the
appliance immediately.
Do not use the receptacle on the
back of the unit for anything other
than a power inverter.
12-VOLT POWER INVERTER
RECEPTACLE (BACK)
The 12-volt receptacle on the back
is for connection of a power inverter
only. DO NOT use this receptacle
for 12-volt electric appliances. It is
recommended to stay under 300
watts load on the inverter. The in-
verter should be rated at a higher
rating than the 300 watts (Example:
350 or 375 watts). The back recep-
tacle has a circuit breaker in series
with the receptacle to protect it. To
reset, push the button on the circuit
breaker switch located next to the
back receptacle.
POWER INVERTER MOUNTING
The power source unit provides for
mounting a power inverter to the
back of the unit. Using the provided
hook and loop strips cut to the size
of the inverter bottom. Secure the
strips to the bottom of the inverter
and the back of the power source
unit. Then strap the inverter in place
with the strap provided located on
the back door. Plug the cigarette
lighter plug of the inverter into the
receptacle of the power source on
back.