• Clean the clips and the case each time you
are finished using it.
• Recharge the unit once a month when not
in use.
PROBLEM
The Instant Power won't jump
start my car.
The Instant Power won't power
my 12V device.
The battery in the Instant
Power won't hold a charge.
If these solutions do not eliminate the problem, or for more information
about troubleshooting, contact customer service for assistance:
services@schumacherelectric.com • www.batterychargers.com
For REPAIR OR RETURN, contact Customer Service at 1-800-621-5485.
DO NOT SHIP UNIT until you receive a RETURN MERCHANDISE AUTHORIZATION
(RMA) number from Customer Service at Schumacher Electric Corporation.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
TROUBLESHOOTING
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Jump Start/USB Switch is not
turned ON.
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The Instant Power's battery is
not charged.
The vehicle's battery is
defective.
The 12V device is not turned on.
The Instant Power's battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short circuit.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge).
BEFORE RETURNING FOR REPAIRS
or call 1-800-621-5485
Monday-Friday 7:00
• Store clips on their support posts, to ensure
they do not come into contact with any
metallic surface.
• Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
to 5:00
CST
am
pm
8
•
•
REASON/SOLUTION
Turn ON the Jump Start/USB
Switch.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Rock clips back and forth for a
better connection.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the button
on the front of the Instant
Power. See DIGITAL DISPLAY
FUNCTIONS section of this
manual.
Have the battery checked.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the button
on the front of the Instant
Power. See DIGITAL DISPLAY
FUNCTIONS 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.
Have the battery checked.