Schumacher X141B Battery Charger User Manual


 
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Connecting converter cable to a vehicle (100 watts maximum):
1. Remove the cigarette lighter from its outlet.
2. Push the 12V power plug rmly into the outlet.
Connecting converter cables to 12V battery or 12V
power source:
1. Keep hands, hair, clothing and jewelry clear of battery terminals.
2. Wear eye protection and protective clothing.
3. Connect the positive (red) converter terminal cable to the
power source positive (+) or battery terminal. Make sure the
connection is secure.
4. Connect the negative (black) converter terminal cable to the
power source negative (-) or battery terminal. Make sure the
connection is secure.
5. To disconnect the converter, reverse the above steps.
NOTE: The internal speaker may make a brief “beep” when the
converter is being connected to or disconnected from the 12V
power source.
Failure to make the correct connections will result in
blown fuses and permanent damage to the converter.
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Connect the converter (see “CONNECTING CONVERTER
CABLES” section).
2. Make sure the device to be operated is turned OFF.
3. Plug the device into the converter’s AC outlet.
4. Switch the converter’s ON/OFF switch to the ON position.
5. Turn the device on.
6. 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.
If you are using the power converter to operate a
battery charger, monitor the temperature of the battery charger for
about 10 minutes. If the battery charger becomes abnormally
warm, disconnect it from the converter immediately.