Schumacher IP-1800I - Manual (Page 13)

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TROUBLESHOOTING 7.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The Instant Power™ won’t
jump start my car.
Clips are not making a
good connection to the
battery.
Connections are reversed.
The Instant Power™ bat-
tery 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 Instant
Power™ and reverse the
clips.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
Instant Power™. See LED
Indicators section of this
manual.
have the battery checked.
The Instant Power™ won’t
power my 12V device.
The 12V device is not
turned on.
The Instant Power™ bat-
tery is not charged.
The 12V device draws
more than 15A or has a
short circuit
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the
button on the front of the
Instant Power™. See LED
Indicators section of this
manual.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try the 12V
device again. If it happens
again, replace the 12V
device.
The battery in the Instant
Power™ won’t hold a
charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
have the battery checked.
SPECIFICATIONS 8.
Internal battery Type Maintenance-free AgM Lead-Acid
Nominal Voltage 12V DC
Capacity 18 Ah
DC Power Outlet (Max. Continuous Load) 15A
Dimensions (H x W x D)
29.21 x 24.13 x 19,66 cm
weight 8.5 kg.