Schumacher DL-1000 Jump Starter User Guide

Schumacher DL-1000 Jump Starter

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

1. Keep out of reach of children.
2. Do not disassemble the jump starter. Take it to a qualified service professional if service or repair is required. Incorrect assembly may result in fire or electrical shock.
3. Do not use the jump starter to jump a vehicle while charging the internal battery.
4. Do not recharge the jump starter with a damaged extension cord.
5. The jump starter gets hot during charging and must have proper ventilation.
6. Do not set the jump starter on flammable materials, such as carpeting, upholstery, paper, cardboard, etc.
7. Place the jump starter as far away from the battery being jumped as the cables will permit.
8. Do not expose the jump starter to rain or snow.
9. Never attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
10. Never place the jump starter directly above the battery being jumped.
11. To prevent arcing, never allow the clamps to touch together or to contact the same piece of metal.
12. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the jump starter manufacturer may result in damage to the unit or personal injury.
13. Never operate the jump starter if it is damaged.
14. If someone else uses the jump starter, ensure they are well-informed on how to use it safely and have read and understood the operating instructions.
15. The jump starter is NOT designed to be installed as a replacement for a vehicle battery.
16. Use ONLY on vehicles, boats, and garden tractors powered with a 12V DC battery system.
17. If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, disconnect the unit and look for other problems that may need to be corrected.
18. Use the jump starter for jump-starting lead-acid batteries only. Do not use for dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances.

PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Wear complete eye protection and protective clothing when working near lead-acid batteries. Always have someone nearby for help.
• Have plenty of fresh water, soap, and baking soda nearby for use, in case battery acid contacts your eyes, skin, or clothing. Wash immediately with soap and water and seek medical attention.
• If battery acid comes in contact with the eyes, flush the eyes immediately for a minimum of 10 minutes and get medical attention.
• Neutralize any acid spills thoroughly with baking soda before attempting to clean up.
• Remove all personal metal items from your body, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches. A battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring to metal, causing a severe burn.
• Never smoke or allow a spark or flame in the vicinity of the battery or engine.

FEATURES

1. Air compressor hose
2. Battery clamp holder
3. 12V DC Power Outlet
4. Jump starter/USB ON/OFF switch
5. USB port
6. Battery Status LEDs
7. Battery Status Button
8. Battery clamps
9. Compressor ON/OFF switch
10. Compressor gauge
11. Compressor hose wrap cleats
12. Adaptors for the compressor, with a bag

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER

IMPORTANT: CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE, AFTER EACH USE, AND EVERY 30 DAYS TO KEEP THE JUMP STARTER’S INTERNAL BATTERY FULLY CHARGED.

• Use of an improper extension cord to charge the jump starter could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. Make sure:

1. The pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of the plug on the jump starter.
2. The extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition.
3. The extension cord has a wire size of 18 gauge (AWG) [0.82 mm2] or larger and is 50 feet (15.24 meters) long or less.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, turn off and/or unplug the jump starter before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Simply turning off the controls will not reduce this risk.
• When charging the internal battery, work in a well-ventilated area and do not restrict the ventilation in any way.

LED INDICATORS

To check the internal battery’s charge status, press the Battery Status button on the front of the jump starter. The LED lights will indicate the charge level as follows:

RED

Less than 20% of full charge; immediately charge the unit.

YELLOW/ORANGE

20-80% of full charge.

GREEN

More than 80% of full charge.

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY

Charge the internal battery for the jump starter using an extension cord (not included).

NOTE: Use of an improper extension cord may result in a risk of fire and electric shock.

1. To charge, plug an 18-gauge (AWG) or larger extension cord into the charger plug on the right side of the jump starter.
2. Plug the extension cord into a 120VAC electrical wall outlet.
3. While the jump starter is charging, the RED LED will be on. Complete charging may take up to 72 hours. When the RED LED turns off, the jump starter is ready to use.
4. When the internal battery is fully charged, the charger will automatically go into maintenance mode and maintain the battery at full charge without damaging it. When in maintenance mode, the GREEN LED will pulse, as long as there is an AC cord connected to the charging port.
5. Charge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY WHILE DRIVING

You may also charge the internal battery while driving, using a male-to-male charger cable (part number 94500109 – not included).

IMPORTANT: DO NOT CHARGE THE INTERNAL BATTERY FOR MORE THAN 30 MINUTES OR LEAVE THE BATTERY UNATTENDED. IT COULD EXPLODE, CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PERSONAL INJURY.

1. Make sure the car is running.
2. Insert one end of the accessory cable into the 12V DC power outlet.
3. Insert the other end of the accessory cable into the vehicle’s accessory outlet (lighter socket). NOTE: The RED LED does not operate during this method of charging. Using this method to charge the battery overrides the maintenance mode, and the battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by pressing the Battery Status button on the front of the unit. When the battery is fully charged, disconnect the accessory cable from the jump starter, then from the lighter socket of the vehicle. NOTE: Completely disconnect the charger cable when the engine is not running.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

JUMP STARTING A VEHICLE ENGINE

IMPORTANT: Using the Engine Start feature without a battery installed in the vehicle will damage the vehicle’s electrical system.

IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter while charging the internal battery.

1. Turn the vehicle’s ignition OFF before making cable connections.
2. Position the DC cables to reduce the risk of damage by the hood, door, and moving or hot engine parts. NOTE: If it is necessary to close the hood during the jump-starting process, ensure that the hood does not touch the battery clips or cut the insulation of the cables.
3. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury.
4. Check the polarity of the battery posts. The POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post.
5. Determine which post of the battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If the negative post is grounded to the chassis (as in most vehicles), see step 6. If the positive post is grounded to the chassis, see step 7.
6. For a negative-grounded vehicle, connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip from the jump starter to the POSITIVE (POS, P, +) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.
7. For a positive-grounded vehicle, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from the jump starter to the NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) ungrounded post of the battery. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) clip to the vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect the clip to the carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy-gauge metal part of the frame or engine block. IMPORTANT: If you have connected the clips backward, an audio alarm will sound. DO NOT turn the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. This may damage the jump starter or the vehicle. Reverse the connections, and the audio alarm will stop.
8. Turn the Jump Start switch to the ON position. Crank the engine. If the engine does not start within 5-8 seconds, stop cranking and wait 2 minutes before attempting to start the vehicle again. (This permits the battery to cool down.)
9. After the engine starts, turn the Jump Start switch to OFF, disconnect the black clamp (-), and then the red clamp (+) in that order.
10. Recharge the jump starter as soon as possible after use.

POWERING A 12V DC DEVICE

The jump starter is a power source for all 12V DC accessories that are equipped with a 12V accessory plug. Use it for power outages and on fishing or camping trips. Estimated usage times are listed in the chart.

NOTE: Do not power a 12V device with the jump starter while charging the internal battery.

1. Make sure the device to be powered is OFF before inserting the 12V DC accessory plug into the 12V DC accessory outlet.
2. Ensure the battery clamps are secured on the storage holders.
3. Open the protective cover of the DC power outlet on the jump starter.
4. Plug the 12V DC device into the DC power outlet and turn on the 12V DC device (if required).
5. If the 12V DC device draws more than 15A or has a short circuit, the internal circuit breaker of the jump starter will trip and disconnect the power to the device. Disconnect the 12V DC device. The breaker will automatically reset after an overload occurs.
6. When finished, turn off the DC device (if required) and unplug from the DC power outlet.

CAUTION: Do not use the jump starter to run appliances that draw more than 15A DC.

NOTE: Extended operation of a 12V DC device may result in excessive battery drain. Recharge the jump starter immediately after unplugging the 12V DC device.

NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on the internal battery being fully charged.

USING THE USB PORT

The USB port provides up to .5A at 5V DC.

1. Ensure the battery clamps are securely clipped to the storage holders.
2. Turn the jump starter ON.
3. Plug your device into the USB port.
4. When finished using the USB port, turn the switch to the OFF position.
5. Charge the jump starter.

USING THE AIR COMPRESSOR

WARNING: Read the instructions of the product being inflated before using the compressor. Avoid overinflation; do not exceed the manufacturer’s recommended pressures. Do not leave the air compressor unattended during use.

NOTE: Wrap cleats are provided for convenient storage of the air compressor hose. Wrap the hose around these cleats when the hose is not in use.

1. Remove the air compressor hose from the storage cleats.
2. Connect the adapter to the valve stem by threading it onto the end. If necessary, use one of the additional adaptors.
3. Turn ON the compressor switch and inflate to the desired pressure or fullness.
4. When the desired pressure is reached, turn the compressor power switch OFF and remove the connector from the valve stem.
5. Do not run for more than 10 minutes. Allow the jump starter to cool down for 10 minutes before using it again.
6. Recharge the unit before storing.

NOTE: To prevent overheating, the compressor has built-in thermal protection that will turn the compressor off before it overheats. If the compressor shuts off, wait a few minutes, and it will automatically restart when the compressor cools.

NOTE: The air compressor is rated for 150 PSI.

ESTIMATED TIME FOR INFLATING

These times are approximate. Use the air compressor gauge to ensure the proper pressure has been reached. Do not overinflate.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1. After use and before performing maintenance, unplug and disconnect the jump starter.
2. Use a dry cloth to wipe all battery corrosion and other dirt or oil from the battery clips, cords, and the jump starter’s case.
3. Ensure that all of the jump starter’s components are in place and in good working condition, including the plastic boots on the battery clips.
4. Servicing does not require opening the unit, as there are no user-serviceable parts. All servicing should be performed by qualified service personnel.

MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS

1. Store the jump starter in an upright position.
2. Store inside, in a cool, dry place.
3. Do not store the clips on the handle, clipped together, on or around metal, or clipped to cables. The clips on the jump starter are live and will produce arcing or sparking if they come in contact with each other. To prevent accidental arcing, always keep the clips on the storage holders when not using them to jump start a vehicle.
4. If the jump starter is moved around the shop or transported to another location, take care to avoid/prevent damage to the cords, clips, and jump starter. Failure to do so could result in personal injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT: Do not use and/or store the jump starter in or on any area or surface where damage could occur if the internal battery should unexpectedly leak acid.

IMPORTANT

• CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AFTER PURCHASE
• KEEP FULLY CHARGED
• Charge the jump starter’s internal battery immediately after purchase, after every use, and every 30 days.
• 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.

TROUBLESHOOTING

BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS

For information about troubleshooting, contact Schumacher Electric Corporation Customer Service for assistance: [email protected] | www.batterychargers.com | or call 1-800-621-5485

Return products under warranty to your local AutoZone store.

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