Schumacher INSTANT POWER Jump Starter and DC Power Source IP-125 - Manual (Page 12)

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IMPORTANT: 10.5
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 Fahrenheit. 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 ensure
satisfactory performance and avoid permanent damage, charge the internal
battery every month.
TROUBLESHOOTING 11.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The Instant Power™ won’t
jump start my car.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
The Instant Power™ battery
is not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
Check for poor connection
to battery and frame. Make
sure connection points are
clean. Rock clips back and
forth for a better connection.
disconnect the Instant
Power™ and reverse the
clips.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
Instant Power™. See LEd
Indicators section of this
manual.
Have the battery checked.
The Instant Power™ won’t
power my 12v device.
The 12v device is not
turned on.
The Instant Power™ battery
is not charged.
The 12v device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit
Turn on the 12v device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
Instant Power™. See LEd
Indicators section of this
manual.
disconnect the 12v device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12v
device again. If it happens
again, replace the 12v
device.
The battery in the Instant
Power™ won’t hold a
charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
Have the battery checked.