Model PSJ-1812
Schumacher Electric Corporation
OWNER’S MANUAL
INSTANT POWER™ Jump Starter & DC Power Source
THIS PRODUCT HAS A SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERY INSIDE THAT SHOULD BE KEPT AT FULL CHARGE FOR LONGER LIFE.
RECHARGE WHEN FIRST RECEIVED (EVEN IF GREEN ‘FULL POWER’ LED GLOWS), AFTER EACH USE AND EVERY 3 MONTHS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Save these instructions
to an unpainted and unmoving part of the vehicle chassis or
important safety instructions
engine block. If you are unsure of the nature of the vehicle’s
Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to
electrical grounding system, check the owner’s manual of the
come to your aid when you are working near a lead-acid battery.
vehicle. To disconnect clamps, reverse order.
Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid
led indicators
contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid enter the eye area, rinse
with cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical help
immediately.
To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the red button
on the front of PSJ-1812.
The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:
Do not smoke, or use matches or cigarette lighter, or allow any
spark or flame near the battery or engine.
1. A red LED indicates a 50% or less charge and you should
immediately recharge PSJ-1812.
Never operate the power source unit if it has damaged lead wire
or clamps. Have the lead wire replaced by a qualified technician.
2. A yellow LED indicates a 50 to 75% charge. PSJ-1812 may be
used but should be recharged as soon as possible.
Wear complete eye and clothing protection when working with
lead-acid batteries.
3. A green LED indicates the internal battery is fully charged.
Do not permit the internal battery in the PSJ-1812 to freeze. Never
attempt to recharge a frozen battery.
charging of internal battery with built-in charger.
After removing the PSJ-1812 from the carton, charge it for a
minimum of 8 hours even if the green Full Power LED glows.
handling warning
1. To charge, plug extension cord into charger plug on the
side of the PSJ-1812. (Extension cord not included; must be
purchased separately.)
WARNING: Handling the cord on this product or cords associated
with this product, may expose you to lead, a chemical known to
the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
2. Plug the extension cord into 110V AC electrical wall outlet.
3. The red LED will glow while charging.
operating instructions
4. The green LED will glow when the battery has reached full
charge. This could take up to 72 hours on some charges due to
age and condition of the battery. The charger will automatically
drop into a float mode and maintain the battery at full charge
without damaging the battery. The PSJ-1812 can be left
plugged into the 110V wall outlet indefinitely to maintain full
power.
Warning: Failure to follow instructions may cause
damage or an explosion. Read entire instruction
manual before use.
1. Turn ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Use in a well-ventilated area.
3. Keep clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys and other parts that
may cause injury.
5. Recharge PSJ-1812 after use and every 3 months to full charge
status to extend the battery’s life.
4. NEVER allow clamps to touch together or to contact the same
piece of metal to prevent sparking.
multi-purpose power supply
5. Clamp the red clamp (+) to the positive terminal (+) of the
battery. (For a negative grounded system.)*
The PSJ-1812 is a power source for all 12 volt DC accessories that
are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Make sure the device to
be powered is OFF before inserting 12 volt accessory plug into 12
volt accessory outlet on the PSJ-1812. Use the 12 volt accessory
outlet for power outages, fishing and camping trips. Estimate usage
time is listed in chart below.
6. Clamp the black clamp (-) to an unpainted and unmoving part
of the chassis or engine block.
7. You can now crank the engine. If the engine does not start
within 3-8 seconds, wait at least 1 minute before attempting to
start vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
12 Volt dc power source chart
8. After the engine starts, first disconnect the black clamp (-) and
then the red clamp (+) in that order. Store the clamps on the
ears located on the sides of the case.
Appliance Type
Estimated Wattage Estimated Time*
Cell Phones
Fluorescent Lights
Radios
Depth Finders
Fans
4 Watts
4 Watts
9 Watts
9 Watts
9 Watts
30 Hours
30 Hours
21 Hours
21 Hours
21 Hours
9. Recharge the PSJ-1812 as soon as possible after use.
*NOTE: In the rare case of jump-starting a vehicle that has
a positive-grounded vehicle electrical system, connect the
NEGATIVE black clamp (-) to the negative terminal (-) of the
vehicle battery. Then connect the POSITIVE red clamp (+)
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