Schumacher Electric PSJ-1812 User manual

Model: PSJ-1812

Jump Starter and DC Power Source

READ THE ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.•

FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

OWNER’S MANUAL•

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION PAGE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS 2

FEATURES 4

CONTROL PANEL 4

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE

JUMP STARTER 5

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6

STORAGE 7

TROUBLESHOOTING 8

SPECIFICATIONS 9

REPLACEMENT PARTS

•1 •

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THIS SAFETY AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS – Charge the Jump starter internal bat-

tery immediately after purchase, after every use and every 30 days. This

manual will show you how to use your Jump starter safely and effectively.

Please read, understand and follow these instructions and precautions

carefully, as this manual contains important safety and operating instruc-

tions. The safety messages used throughout this manual contain a signal

word, a message and an icon.

The signal word indicates the level of the hazard in a situation.

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not

avoided, will result in death or serious injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in death or serious injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in moderate or minor injury to the operator or

bystanders.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result in damage to the equipment or vehicle or property

damage.

Safety messages in this manual contain two different type styles.

Unnumbered type states the hazard.•

Numbered type states how to avoid the hazard.•

The icon gives a graphical description of the potential hazard.

Pursuant to California Proposition 65, this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and

birth defects or other reproductive harm.

•2 •

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1.

Riskofelectricshockorre.

Use only recommended attachments. Use of an attachment not recom-1.1

mended or sold by Schumacher® Electric Corporation may result in a risk

ofre,electricshockorinjurytopersonsordamagetoproperty.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug the1.2 Jump starter from the out-

let before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the

controls will not reduce this risk.

Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces and

1.3

watches when working with a lead-acid battery. A lead-acid battery can

produce a short-circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to

metal, causing a severe burn.

Do not operate the

1.4 Jump starter with a damaged cord or plug; take it to a

qualifiedserviceperson.

Do not operate the1.5 Jump starter if it has received a sharp blow, been

droppedorotherwisedamagedinanyway;takeittoaqualified

serviceperson.

Do not disassemble the1.6 Jump starter;takeittoaqualiedserviceperson

when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a

riskoffireorelectricshock.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS2.

Risk of explosive gases. A spark

near the battery may cause a

battery explosion. To reduce the

risk of a spark near the battery:

Working in the vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries gener-2.1

ate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For this reason, it is

of utmost importance that you follow the instructions each time you use

the jump starter.

NEVERsmokeorallowasparkorameinthevicinityofabatteryor2.2

engine.

Do not permit the internal battery of the jump starter to freeze. Never

2.3

charge a frozen battery.

To prevent sparking, NEVER allow clips to touch together or contact the

2.4

same piece of metal.

Be sure the area around the battery is well ventilated while the jump2.5

starter is being used.

•3 •

Risk of contact with battery acid. Battery acid

is a highly corrosive sulfuric acid.

Consider having someone close enough by to come to your aid when you

2.6

work near a lead-acid battery.

Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts2.7

your skin, clothing or eyes.

Wear complete eye and body protection, including safety goggles and pro-

2.8

tective clothing. Avoid touching your eyes while working near the battery.

If battery acid contacts your skin or clothing, immediately wash the area

2.9

withsoapandwater.Ifacidentersyoureye,immediatelyoodtheeye

with cold running water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention

right away.

Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that may cause

2.10

injury.

Clean the battery terminals before using the jump starter. During cleaning,

2.11

keep airborne corrosion from coming into contact with your eyes, nose

and mouth. Use baking soda and water to neutralize the battery acid and

help eliminate airborne corrosion. Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

Determine the voltage of the battery by referring to the vehicle owner’s

2.12

manual and make sure that the output voltage of the jump starter is

correct.

Make sure that the jump starter cable clips make tight connections.

2.13

•4 •

FEATURES3.

Professional Grade, High Output AGM Battery1.

Built-In, Automatic 3 Amp Charger2.

Charging Status LED’s3.

Internal Battery Status Switch4.

Internal Battery Status LED’s5.

12 Volt DC Power Outlet6.

Heavy Duty, Battery Clips7.

Durable Polyporpylene Case8.

CONTROL PANEL4.

•5 •

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER5.

IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER

EACH USE AND EVERY 30 DAYS TO KEEP THE JUMP STARTER

INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.

LED Indicators:

5.1

TO CHECK THE INTERNAL BATTERY’S CHARGE STATUS, PRESS

THE BATTERY STATUS BUTTON ON THE FRONT OF THE JUMP

STARTER.

The LEDlightswillindicatethechargelevelasfollows:

A red LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should immediately•

recharge the jump starter.

A yellow LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. The jump starter may be•

used but should be recharged as soon as possible.

A green LED indicates the internal battery is fully charged.•

TheCHARGING(red)LEDindicatesthejumpstarterischarging(con-•

nectedtoanACpowersource.)Atfullcharge,theCHARGED(green)

LED will light.

Charging the Internal Battery using the Built-In Charger:

5.2

Plugan18gauge(AWG)orlargerextensioncordintothechargerplug1.

onthebackofthejumpstarter.(Extensioncordnotincluded;mustbe

purchasedseparately.)

Plug the extension cord into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.2.

TheCHARGING(red)LEDwillglowindicatingcharging.3.

TheCHARGED(green)LEDwilllightwhenthebatteryhasreachedfull4.

charge. This could take up to 72 hours due to the age and condition of

the battery. The charger will automatically go into maintain mode and

maintain the battery at full charge without damaging it.

Charge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

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.

TheCHARGING(red)LEDandtheCHARGED(green)

LED do not operate during this method of charging. 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chargeformorethan

four hours and do not leave the battery unattended or it could explode

causing property damage or personal injury.

•6 •

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS6.

Jump Starting a Vehicle Engine6.1

Turn vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.1.

If the jump starter is plugged into a 120V AC wall outlet, disconnect it.2.

Never use the jump starter while the charger is connected or you may

damage the jump starter or cause property damage.

Foranegativegroundedsystem,clamptheredclip(+)tothepositive3.

terminal of the battery.

Clamptheblackclip(-)toanunpaintedandunmovingpartofthechas-4.

sis or engine block.

NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has a positive-

groundedvehicleelectricalsystem,connecttheNEGATIVEblackclip(-)

tothenegativeterminal(-)ofthevehiclebattery.ThenconnectthePOSI-

TIVEredclip(+)toanunpaintedandunmovingpartofthevehiclechassis

or engine block. If you are unsure of the nature of the vehicle’s electrical

grounding system, check the owner’s manual of the vehicle. To disconnect

the clips, reverse order.

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,disconnecttheblackclip(-)andthenthered6.

clip(+)inthatorder.

Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.7.

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 jump starter is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are

equippedwitha12Vaccessoryplug.Useitforpoweroutagesandshing

or camping trips. Estimated usage time is listed in the chart below.

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.

Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the front of the2.

jump starter.

Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet, and turn the 12V DC

deviceon(ifrequired).

If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the4.

internal circuit breaker of the jump starter will trip and disconnect the

power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will

automatically reset after an overload occurs.

•7 •

The DC power outlet is wired directly to the internal battery. Extended

operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Re-

charge immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.

Appliance Type Estimated Wattage Estimated Usage Time

Cell Phone 4 watts 54 hours

Fluorescent Light 4 watts 54 hours

Radios, Fan 9 watts 24 hours

Depth Finder 9 watts 24 hours

Camcorder, VCR 15 watts 14.4 hours

Electrical Tool 24 watts 9 hours

Electrical Cooler 48 watts 4.5 hours

Car Vacuum, Air

Compressor

80 watts 2.7 hours

NOTE: Estimated run-times. Actual time may vary. Times are based on

the internal battery being fully charged

STORAGE7.

IMPORTANT:

CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE•

KEEP FULLY CHARGED•

Chargethejumpstarterinternalbatterybeforerstuseandafterevery

use thereafter.

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.

The clips on the jump starter 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.

•8 •

TROUBLESHOOTING8.

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION

The jump starter won’t

jump start my car. Clips are not making a

good connection to the

battery.

Connections are reversed.

The jump starter 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 jump starter

and reverse the clips.

Check the battery charge

status by pressing the but-

ton on the front of the jump

starter. See LED Indicators

section of this manual.

Have the battery checked.

The jump starter won’t

power my 12V device. The 12V device is not

turned on.

The jump starter battery is

not charged.

The 12V device draws

more than 15A or has a

short circuit and tripped the

internal circuit breaker.

Turn on the 12V device.

Check the battery charge

status by pressing the but-

ton on the front of the jump

starter. See LED Indicators

section of this manual.

Disconnect the 12V device

and the breaker will auto-

matically reset. Try the 12V

device again. If it happens

again, replace the 12V

device.

The battery in the jump

starter won’t hold a charge. Thebatteryisbad(willnot

acceptacharge). Have the battery checked.

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