Schumacher XP2260 User Manual
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while the Instant Power™ is charging, the battery’s percentage of charge
3.
will be displayed. when the internal battery is fully charged, the display
will show 100. Complete charging may take up to 72 hours. The Instant
Power™ is then ready to use.
The charger will automatically go into maintain mode and maintain the
4.
battery at full charge without damaging it.
Charge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
5.
Do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal
battery.
You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using the male-to-male
charger cable. Insert one end of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power
outlet and the other end into the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter socket).
Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.
Using this method to charge the battery overrides the
maintain mode and the battery can be overcharged. Monitor the progress of
the battery and when it reaches a full (100%) charge, disconnect the charger.
Do not leave the battery unattended or it could explode causing property
damage or personal injury.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
5.
Digital Display Functions
5.1
To check the Instant Power™ internal battery’s status, push the Display
button. The display will show the percent of charge of the internal battery.
when connected to the vehicle, the display shows the vehicle’s battery
voltage. when connected and in the ON position, the display shows the
equalized voltage between the vehicle’s battery and internal battery.
when the inverter is turned on and being used, the display will show the total
wattage used by the device being powered by the inverter.
Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine
5.2
A spark near the battery may cause
a battery explosion. To reduce the
risk of a spark near the battery:
Do not use the Instant Power™ while charging the internal
battery.
Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.
1.
Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door
2.
and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood
during the jump starting process, ensure that the hood does not touch the
metal part of the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that can cause injury.
3.
Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery
4.
post usually has a larger diameter then the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis.
5.
If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see
step 6. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 7.