Power Source - Schumacher Electric SI1000 Manual Del Usuario

9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the converter (see Connecting
Converter Cables section.
2. Switch the converter's ON/OFF switch
to the ON (I) position.
3. The GREEN LED indicator will light,
indicating the converter is receiving
power.
4. Switch the converter's ON/OFF
switch to the OFF (O) position. (The
GREEN LED may flash briefly and/or
the internal speaker may make a brief
"beep". This is normal.)
5. Make sure the device to be operated
is turned OFF.
6. Plug the device into the converter's
AC outlet.
7. Switch the converter's ON/OFF switch
to the ON (I) position.
8. Turn the device on.
9. To disconnect, reverse the above
procedure.
NOTE: If more than one device is to be
powered, start one device at a time, to
avoid a power surge and overloading
the converter. The surge load of each
device should not exceed the converter's
Continuous Operation wattage rate.
IMPORTANT: Using the converter
with some rechargeable devices may
damage the converter and/or device. If
you are using the converter to operate
a rechargeable device, monitor the
temperature of the converter for about
10 minutes. If the converter becomes
abnormally hot, disconnect it from the
device immediately; do not use the device
with the converter.

10. POWER SOURCE

Your average automobile battery at full
charge will provide an ample power supply
to the converter when the engine is on.
Keep the car running at all times when
using the converter. The actual length of
time the converter will function depends on
the age and condition of the battery and the
power demand being placed by the device
being operated with the converter.
When possible, recharge your batteries
when they are not more than 50%
discharged. This gives the batteries a
much longer life cycle than recharging
when they are more deeply discharged.
USING THE CONVERTER TO OPERATE
A TV OR AUDIO DEVICE
The converter is shielded and filtered to
minimize signal interference. Despite this,
some interference may occur with your
television picture, especially with weak
signals. Below are some suggestions to
improve reception.
1. Try altering the position of the converter,
antenna cables, and television power
cord. Add an extension cord from the
converter to the TV, to isolate its power
cord and antenna cables from the 12
volt power source.
2. Try coiling the television power cord
and the input cables running from the
12 volt power source to the converter.
3. Affix one or several "Ferrite Data
Line Filters" to the television power
cord. Ferrite Data Line Filters can be
purchased at most electronic supply
stores.
4. Try grounding the converter with a 16
AWG (minimum) wire, using as short
of an extension length as possible.
NOTE: You may hear a "buzzing" sound
being emitted from inexpensive sound
systems when operated with the converter.
This is due to ineffective filters in the sound
system's power supply. Unfortunately,
this problem can only be resolved by
purchasing a sound system with a higher
quality power supply or higher quality filter.
USING THE USB PORT
The USB port provides up to 2A at 5V DC.
1. Plug the device into the USB port.
2. Turn the USB device on.
3. Reverse these steps when finished
using the USB port.
WARNING: The converter draws power,
even when the switch is OFF. To avoid
battery drain, disconnect the converter
when not in use.
The power converter has a battery low
voltage shutdown at 10V±0.5V DC. With
moderate to heavy loads, this will protect
against over-discharging the battery. If the
converter is running only light loads it is
advisable to recharge before the converter
low voltage shutdown point is reached.
IMPORTANT: The converter draws low
amperage from the battery with the main
ON/OFF switch turned on and no load
connected. To prevent battery discharge,
turn the converter off when you are not
using it.
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