Schumacher Power Supply PS 500 1A User Guide

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.  
Save these Instructions  
Schumacher Electric Corporation  
Mount Prospect, IL 60056  
00-99-000293/502  
 
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
This product contains a sealed non-  
spillable lead acid battery and must  
be recycled or disposed of properly.  
Never operate the power source unit  
if it has received a hard blow, been  
dropped, or otherwise damaged.  
Take it to a qualified professional for  
inspection and repair.  
WARNING:  
Working in the vicinity of a lead acid  
battery is dangerous. Batteries re-  
lease explosive gases during nor-  
mal operation, charging and jump-  
starting. Pay special attention to  
cautionary markings on the battery,  
the engine and any equipment to be  
used. Read this guide completely  
before using this product.  
Never operate the power source unit  
if it has a damaged lead wire or  
clamp. Have the lead replaced.  
Never disassemble unit, take it to  
a qualified service professional if  
service or repair is required. In-  
correct assembly may result in  
fire or electrical shock.  
IMPORTANT:  
Place power unit as far away from  
the battery as the cables will per-  
mit.  
Someone should be within range of  
your voice or close enough to come  
to your aid when you work near a  
lead acid battery.  
CAUTION: JUMP START LEAD  
ACID BATTERY ONLY  
Have plenty of fresh water and soap  
nearby in case battery acid contacts  
skin, clothing, or eyes. If acid en-  
ters the eye area, rinse with cold  
water for at least 10 minutes and get  
medical attention immediately.  
Use this power source for jumping  
a lead acid battery only. It is not in-  
tended to supply power to a low volt-  
age electrical system other than in  
a starter motor application. Do not  
use to jump start dry cell batteries  
that are commonly used with home  
appliances. These batteries may  
burst and cause bodily injury and  
property damage.  
Do not smoke, use matches or ciga-  
rette lighter, or allow any spark or  
flame near the battery or engine.  
Do not drop any metal tool on to the  
battery. It might spark or short-cir-  
cuit the battery or other electrical  
part that may cause an explosion.  
Remove personal metal items  
such as rings, bracelets, necklaces  
and watches when working with a  
lead acid battery. A lead acid bat-  
tery could produce short circuit cur-  
rent high enough to weld a ring or  
the like, causing a severe burn.  
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OPERATION  
REVERSE BATTERY AUDIO  
BEFORE USING POWER  
SOURCE  
SIGNAL WITH THE ON/OFF  
SWITCH IN OFF POSITION.  
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS  
This product has an internal battery  
that requires periodic recharging.  
Even though the unit is fully charged  
before shipment, the battery charge  
may diminish. Charge the unit im-  
mediately after purchase and af-  
ter each use and at least once ev-  
ery 3 months.  
This unit features an audio sig-  
nal that sounds when the clamps  
are connected backwards or are  
touching one another (shorting).  
DO NOT turn the Jump-Starter  
ON/OFF switch ON. Reverse the  
connections and the audio sound  
should stop, indicating a proper  
connection.  
Extension Cord (Not provided)  
This product requires the use of an  
extension cord to recharge the in-  
ternal battery. Make sure that the  
extension cord is properly wired and  
in good electrical condition. Use a  
minimum 18 gauge cord if 25 feet  
or less and a 16 gauge if using a 50’  
extension cord.  
SETTING THE CONTROLS  
WARNING: Failure to follow in-  
structions may cause damage or  
explosion. Read entire instruc-  
tion manual before use. Always  
shield eyes during use. Use in a  
well-ventilated area.  
1. Turn ignition off before connect-  
ing clamps to the battery.  
LOW VOLTAGE BATTERY  
ALARM  
This product has an internal battery  
which requires periodic recharging.  
This product has an audio warning  
device to alert you that is time to  
recharge. To activate the low battery  
alarm, push the switch marked Low  
Battery Alarm to the ON position. In  
the ON position, the alarm will sound  
when the battery voltage falls below  
12.2 volts. The alarm can be shut  
off by selecting the OFF position on  
the Low Battery Alarm switch. The  
alarm will no longer sound after the  
battery voltage has fallen below 11.4  
volts. The battery will continue to dis-  
charge if you have an external load  
connected to the DC receptacle and  
no signal will sound below the 11.4  
volts.  
2. Make sure the ON/OFF switch  
is in the OFF position.  
3. Make sure the extension cord  
is disconnected if charging was  
taking place.  
4. Turn off all electrical accesso-  
ries, such as lights, radio, etc.  
5. Do not put metal or loose wire  
across the clamps when the  
power is on. It may cause a  
short circuit of the battery that  
could cause an explosion.  
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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  
started by pushing the ON/OFF  
switch located below the red light.  
This light is a flashing light. To stop  
the light simply push the switch to  
the OFF position.  
2. Use safety glasses to shield  
eyes while making the connec-  
tions.  
3. Connect the Red (+) Positive  
clamp to the Positive battery  
post first.  
USING THE WHITE SPOTLIGHT  
4. Connect the Black (-) Negative  
clamp to the engine or chassis  
to ground.  
The spotlight is located on the top  
right side of the unit. This light can  
be adjusted downward by pulling the  
tab at the top. The control switch for  
this light is located beneath the light.  
5. If the unit alarm is sounding, the  
leads are connected wrong or  
shorted. Change the connec-  
tions.  
LED LIGHTS  
6. If after making the connections,  
the audio sound is not present,  
turn the ON/OFF switch to ON  
position.  
Four LED lights are on the front  
panel and will indicate the inter-  
nal battery status condition when  
the square red switch is pushed.  
The charger should not be on at  
this time.  
7. Crank your vehicle’s engine. If  
the engine fails to start, wait 3  
minutes for the battery to cool  
down and try again.  
1. The 1st red LED indicates a  
very low battery nearing 0%.  
The battery should be re-  
charged immediately.  
8. After the engine starts, turn the  
ON/OFF switch to OFF position.  
Disconnect the Black (-) clamp  
from the engine or chassis and  
then disconnect the Red (+)  
clamp from your vehicle’s bat-  
tery post.  
2. The 2nd red LED indicates  
the battery condition is below  
12.5 or 25% or less and  
should be recharged.  
3. The yellow LED lights indicat-  
ing the voltage is between  
12.5–12.7 or 50–75% and can  
be used but should be re-  
charged soon.  
4. The green LED indicates full  
charge.  
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12-VOLT DC RECEPTACLE  
(FRONT)  
POWER INVERTER MOUNTING  
The power source unit provides for  
mounting a power inverter to the  
back of the unit. Using the provided  
hook and loop strips cut to the size  
of the inverter bottom. Secure the  
strips to the bottom of the inverter  
and the back of the power source  
unit. Then strap the inverter in place  
with the strap provided located on  
the back door. Plug the cigarette  
lighter plug of the inverter into the  
receptacle of the power source on  
back.  
This unit has an internal sealed lead  
acid battery. It may be used as a  
DC power supply for any 12 volt  
electric appliance with a male ciga-  
rette lighter plug. To obtain power,  
plug the 12-volt appliance with a  
maximum rating not exceeding 15  
amps into the front DC receptacle.  
The front receptacle has a circuit  
breaker in series with the receptacle  
to protect it.  
If the amperage of the appliance ex-  
ceeds 15 amps into the DC recep-  
tacle, the internal circuit breaker will  
begin to cycle on and off. If this hap-  
pens, you should disconnect the  
appliance immediately.  
Do not use the receptacle on the  
back of the unit for anything other  
than a power inverter.  
12-VOLT POWER INVERTER  
RECEPTACLE (BACK)  
The 12-volt receptacle on the back  
is for connection of a power inverter  
only. DO NOT use this receptacle  
for 12-volt electric appliances. It is  
recommended to stay under 300  
watts load on the inverter. The in-  
verter should be rated at a higher  
rating than the 300 watts (Example:  
350 or 375 watts). The back recep-  
tacle has a circuit breaker in series  
with the receptacle to protect it. To  
reset, push the button on the circuit  
breaker switch located next to the  
back receptacle.  
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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.  
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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 unit malfunctions or fails within the 12-month warranty period  
because of a defect in material or workmanship, we will repair it without charge.  
The internal battery, excluding units with swollen batteries or melted battery termi-  
nals, carries a 90-day warranty from the date of purchase. Proof of purchase re-  
quired. All battery replacements will be at the sole discretion of the manufacturer or  
his designated agents.  
This warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. The duration of any implied  
warranty, including but not limited to, any implied warranty of merchantability or  
fitness for a particular purpose made in respect to your unit, is limited to the period  
of the express warranty set forth above.  
For warranty service, return your product, with battery as well as proof of purchase  
to the factory or a designated agent:  
Schumacher Electric Corporation, Warranty Service Department  
1025 Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942  
Phone: 800-621-5485 (Hours: 7 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST)  
You will be responsible for all insurance and freight or other transportation  
charges to the factory or point of repair. We will return your unit freight prepaid if  
repair is covered under warranty. Your unit should be properly packed to avoid  
damage in transit since we will not be responsible for any such damage.  
In no event shall Schumacher Electric Corporation be liable for consequential  
damages. Some states do not allow limitations on the length of the implied  
warranty or the exclusion or limitations of incidental or consequential damages,  
so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives  
you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights, which may vary  
from state to state.  
ELECTRIC CORPORATION  
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE • MOUNT PROSPECT, IL 60056-2179  
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