IMPORTANT: Do not use and/or store the
Instant Power in or on any area or surface
where damage could occur if the internal
battery should unexpectedly leak acid.
10.5 IMPORTANT:
• CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER
PURCHASE
• KEEP FULLY CHARGED
• Charge the Instant Power's internal battery
immediately after purchase, after every use
and every 30 days.
11. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM
The Instant Power won't
jump start my car.
The Instant Power won't
power my 12V device.
The battery in the Instant
Power won't hold a
charge.
The compressor shuts off. The compressor is overheated.
12. BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for more information
about troubleshooting, contact customer service for assistance:
For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION
(RMA) number from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
Connections are reversed.
The Instant Power's battery is
not charged.
The vehicle's battery is defective.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The Instant Power's battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short circuit.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
www.batterychargers.com
or call 1-800-621-5485
Monday-Friday 7:00
am
• 9 •
• All batteries are affected by temperature.
The ideal storage temperature is at
70° F. 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.
REASON/SOLUTION
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Disconnect the Instant Power
and reverse the clamps.
Press the Battery Status button
on the front of the unit. The LEDs
will indicate the status of charge.
Have the battery checked.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status
by pressing the Battery Status
button.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12V
device again.
Replace the battery.
Allow to cool for a few minutes,
then try again.
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