Schumacher Instant Power Jump Starter and DC Power Source IP-95C - Manual (Page 6)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6.
Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine 6.1
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 and moving 2.
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 post 4.
usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the
5.
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.
For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the jump
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starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the
battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the jump
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starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the
POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery.
Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines or sheet-metal body parts.
Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
RISK OF EXPLOSION.
If you have connected the clips backward, an audio alarm will sound. DO
NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON
position. This could cause serious
damage to the Instant Power™ or the vehicle. Reverse the connections and
the audio alarm will stop.
Turn ON the Jump Start ON/OFF switch 8. . Crank the engine. If the engine
does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait at least 1 minute before
attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
After the engine starts, make sure to turn OFF the Jump Start switch.
9.
Then, disconnect the black clip (-) and then the red clip (+), in that order.
Recharge the Instant Power™ as soon as possible after use.
10.
RISK OF EXPLOSION.
To prevent sparking, NEVER allow the clips to touch together or to contact the
same piece of metal. Never attempt to jump start a frozen battery.
Powering a 12V DC Device: 6.2
The Instant Power™ is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are
equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power outages and fishing or
camping trips.
Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug
into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
Ensure the battery clips are securely clipped on the storage holders. 1.
Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the right side of the 2.
Instant Power™.
Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn on the 12V DC device
3.
(if required).