Schumacher Battery Charger PSJ 1812 User Guide

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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