Schumacher PS-500-1A user manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL
™
INSTANT POWER PLUS
Power Source
Model No.
PS-500-1A
CAUTION:
Before first use of power source, read this
manual, and follow all its Safety and Operating
Instructions with every use.
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Schumacher Electric Corporation
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
00-99-000293/502

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TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY ............................................................................................... 3 Important Safety Instructions.......................................................... 3 OPERATION ........................................................................................ 4 Before using your power source..................................................... 4 Low battery audio alarm ................................................................. 4 Setting

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product contains a sealed non- Never operate the power source unit spillable lead acid battery and must if it has received a hard blow, been be recycled or disposed of properly. dropped, or otherwise damaged. Take it to a qualified professional for WARNING: inspection and repair. Working in the vicinity of a lead acid battery is dangerous. Batteries re- Never operate the power source unit lease explosive gases during nor- if it has a damaged lead wire or mal op

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OPERATION BEFORE USING POWER REVERSE BATTERY AUDIO SOURCE SIGNAL WITH THE ON/OFF SWITCH IN OFF POSITION. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS This product has an internal battery This unit features an audio sig- that requires periodic recharging. nal that sounds when the clamps Even though the unit is fully charged are connected backwards or are before shipment, the battery charge touching one another (shorting). may diminish. Charge the unit im- DO NOT turn the Jump-Starter mediately after purchase and af- O

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS USING AS A JUMP STARTER USING THE EMERGENCY FLASHING LIGHT 1. Make sure the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. The red emergency light located on the top left side of the unit can be 2. Use safety glasses to shield started by pushing the ON/OFF eyes while making the connec- switch located below the red light. tions. This light is a flashing light. To stop 3. Connect the Red (+) Positive the light simply push the switch to clamp to the Positive battery the OFF position.

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12-VOLT DC RECEPTACLE POWER INVERTER MOUNTING (FRONT) The power source unit provides for This unit has an internal sealed lead mounting a power inverter to the acid battery. It may be used as a back of the unit. Using the provided DC power supply for any 12 volt hook and loop strips cut to the size electric appliance with a male ciga- of the inverter bottom. Secure the rette lighter plug. To obtain power, strips to the bottom of the inverter plug the 12-volt appliance with a and the back of the

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STORAGE Make sure the ON / OFF switch is in the OFF position when storing this unit. If left in the ON position, the clamps could spark if they come in contact with each other causing a short circuit which may cause the battery to explode. For best operation, store at room temperature. Storing in extreme tempera- ture conditions causes the battery to discharge quicker and reduces the starting power of the unit. 7

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For Information about troubleshooting: Call toll-free from anywhere in the U.S.A. 7 am to 4:30 pm CST Monday through Friday 1-800-621-5485 LIMITED WARRANTY Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants your unit to be free from defects in material and workmanship, excepting abuse or misuse, for a period of one year from the date of sale to the original user or consumer purchaser. If your unit mal- functions or fails within the first 30 days of the warranty, we will replace it with a new unit. If your