Schumacher Electric ProSeries PSJ-2212 User manual

Model:
PSJ-2212, PSJ-3612, PSJ-4424
Jump Starter and DC Power Source
OWNER’S MANUAL
PLEASE SAVE THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND READ BEFORE EACH USE.
This manual will explain how to use your jump starter safely and effectively. Please
read and follow these instructions and precautions carefully.
PSJ-2212

CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................. 4
PERSONAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ................................................................................ 4
FEATURES........................................................................................................................... 5
CHARGING THE INTERNAL BATTERY OF THE JUMP STARTER.................................... 5
USING THE JUMP STARTER.............................................................................................. 6
MAINTENANCE AND CARE ................................................................................................ 7
TROUBLESHOOTING.......................................................................................................... 7
SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................ 8
REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES ........................................................................... 9

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1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.
BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL OPERATION.
IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EACH TIME
YOU USE THE JUMP STARTER.
To reduce the risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published
by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend to
use in the vicinity of a battery. Review cautionary markings on these products and
on the engine.
WARNING: Pursuant to California
Proposition 65, this product contains
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash
hands after handling.
•Keep out of reach of children.
•Do not disassemble the jump starter.
Take it to a qualied service professional
if service or repair is required. Incorrect
assembly may result in re or electrical
shock.
•Do not use the jump starter to jump a
vehicle while charging the internal battery.
•Do not recharge the jump starter with a
damaged extension cord.
•The jump starter gets hot during charging
and must have proper ventilation.
•Do not set the jump starter on ammable
materials, such as carpeting, upholstery,
paper, cardboard, etc.
•Place the jump starter as far away from
the battery being jumped as the cables
will permit.
•Do not expose the jump starter to rain
or snow.
•Never place the jump starter directly
above battery being jumped.
•To prevent arcing, never allow the clamps
to touch together or to contact the same
piece of metal.
•Use of an attachment not recommended
or sold by Schumacher® Electric
Corporation may result in damage to the
unit or personal injury.
•Never operate the jump starter if it is
damaged.
•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.
•The jump starter is NOT designed to be
installed as a replacement for a vehicle
battery.
•Use ONLY on vehicles, boats and garden
tractors powered with a 12V DC battery
system.
•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.
•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.
2. 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 eyes,
ush eyes immediately for a minimum 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 ame in
the vicinity of the battery or engine.

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3. FEATURES
1. Durable polypropylene case
with high-impact rubber base
2. ON/OFF switch
3. 12 Volt DC power outlet
4. Two function digital display
5. Heavy-duty replaceable
battery clamps
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4
3
5
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4. 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 AND PROLONG
BATTERY LIFE.
DIGITIAL DISPLAY
The display can be used to indicate a
battery’s voltage percentage when
connected to a battery or the percentage of
charge in the jump starter’s internal battery.
With the switch in the OFF position,
connect the clamps to the vehicle’s
battery and its voltage is displayed. Turn
the jump starter’s rotary switch to 12V
(12V or 24V for PSJ-4424) and the
combined voltage of both internal and
external batteries is shown.
To read the internal battery’s charge
status: Press the display button to read
the percentage of charge left in the
internal battery. A fully charged battery
will read 100%.
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 could result in a risk of re and
electric shock.
1. Make sure the rotary switch on the
front of the jump starter is in the O
(OFF) position.
2. To charge, plug an 18 gauge (AWG)
or larger extension cord (not included)
into the charger plug on the side of
the jump starter.
3. Plug the extension cord into a 120V
AC electrical wall outlet.
4. While the jump starter is charging,
the battery’s percentage of charge will
be displayed. When the internal
battery is fully charged, the display
will show 100. Complete charging
may take up to 72 hours. The jump
starter is then ready to use.
5. The charger will automatically go
into maintain mode and maintain
the battery at full charge without
damaging it.
6. Charge the jump starter as soon as
possible after use.
IMPORTANT: Do not use the jump starter
while charging the internal battery.
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
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).
IMPORTANT: Using this method to charge
the battery overrides the maintain mode
and the battery can be overcharged.
4. Monitor the progress of the charge by
pressing the Display 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.

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5. USING THE JUMP STARTER
IMPORTANT: Using the Engine Start
feature without a battery installed in the
vehicle will damage the vehicle’s
electrical system.
1. Turn the ignition OFF.
2. Make sure the area is well ventilated.
3. Lay the DC cables away from any
fan blades, belts, pulleys and other
moving parts.
4. Make sure the rotary switch on the
front panel is in the O (OFF) position
until the clamps are connected to the
vehicle. If plugged into an AC wall
outlet, unplug.
5. DO NOT allow the clamps to touch
together or to contact the same piece
of metal.
6. For a negative-ground vehicle (as
in most vehicles), connect the jump
starter’s POSITIVE (RED) clamp to the
POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post.
Next, connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK)
clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine
block, away from the battery.
7. For a positive-ground vehicle,
connect the jump starter’s NEGATIVE
(BLACK) clamp to the NEGATIVE
(NEG, N, -) battery post. Next,
connect the POSITIVE (RED) clamp
to the vehicle chassis or engine block
away from the battery.
IMPORTANT: If you have connected the
clips backwards, an audio alarm will
sound. DO NOT turn on the jump starter.
This could cause serious damage to the
jump starter or the vehicle. Reverse the
connections and the audio alarm will stop.
8. If no audio alarm sounds, turn the
rotary switch to the 12V position (12V
or 24V position for Model PSJ-4424).
The 3-digit display will show the
voltage of the battery.
9. Crank the engine. If the engine does
not start within 5-8 seconds, stop
cranking and wait at least 1 minute
before attempting to start the vehicle
again. (This permits the battery to
cool down.)
10. After the engine starts, turn the
rotary switch to the O (OFF) position.
Disconnect the black clamp (-) and
then the red clamp (+), in that order.
11. 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 shing 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. When nished, turn off the DC device
(if required) and unplug from the DC
power outlet.
NOTE: Do not use the jump starter
to run appliances that draw more than
15A DC. 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.
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.

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12V DC ESTIMATED RUN-TIMES
APPLIANCE TYPE ESTIMATED WATTAGE ESTIMATED RUN TIME
PSJ-2212
ESTIMATED RUN TIME
PSJ-3612, PSJ-4424
Cell phone,
uorescent light 4 watts 66 hrs 132 hrs
Radio, fan,
depth nder 9 watts 23.9 hrs 58.6 hrs
Camcorder 15 watts 17.6 hrs 35.2 hrs
Electrical tool 24 watts 11 hrs 22 hrs
Electric cooler 48 watts 5.5 hrs 11 hrs
Car vacuum,
air compressor 80 watts 3.3 hrs 6.6 hrs
NOTE: Actual time may vary. Times are based on the internal battery being fully charged.
6. MAINTENANCE AND CARE
•Clean the clamps and the case after
each use.
•Recharge the unit once a month, when
not in use.
•Store the clamps on their support posts,
to ensure they do not come into contact
with any metallic surface.
•Never completely discharge the internal
battery.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE REASON/SOLUTION
The jump starter won’t jump
start my car.
Clamps are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The jump starter’s battery is
not charged.
The vehicle’s battery is
defective.
Check for poor connection to
battery and frame. Make sure
connection points are clean.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the Display
button on the front of the unit.
The display will show the
percentage of charge.
Have the battery checked.
The jump starter won’t power
my 12V device. The 12V device is not
turned on.
The jump starter’s battery is
not charged.
The 12V device draws more
than 15A or has a short
circuit.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge
status by pressing the Display
button on the front of the unit.
The display will show the
percentage of charge.
Disconnect the 12V device.
The internal breaker will
automatically reset after a
minute or two. Try using the
12V device again.
The battery in the jump starter
won’t hold a charge.
The battery is bad (will not
accept a charge). Replace the battery.
Chg shows on the display. The battery is charging. Not a problem; continue
charging.
The jump starter’s alarm is on. Connections are reversed. Disconnect the jump starter
and reverse the clamps.

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SPECIFICATIONS
PSJ-2212
Internal Battery Type.....................................Sealed, Maintenance Free, AGM, Lead-Acid
Nominal Voltage......................................................................................................12V DC
Capacity......................................................................................................................22Ah
DC Power Output (Maximum Continuous Load)...........................................................15A
Peak Amps.................................................................................................................. 2200
Cranking Amps.............................................................................................................. 330
Cold Cranking Amps ..................................................................................................... 275
Battery Hookup Cables................................................ 4 gauge, AWG, 50" (127 cm) Long
Dimensions (H x W x D)...................................... 15" x 14" x 4.7" (37.1 x 35.56 x 11.9 cm)
Weight................................................................................................... 21.55 lbs (9.78 kg)
PSJ-3612
Internal Battery Type.....................................Sealed, Maintenance Free, AGM, Lead-Acid
Nominal Voltage......................................................................................................12V DC
Capacity................................................................................................................ (2) 22Ah
DC Power Output (Maximum Continuous Load)...........................................................15A
Peak Amps.................................................................................................................. 3600
Cranking Amps.............................................................................................................. 470
Cold Cranking Amps ..................................................................................................... 385
Battery Hookup Cables............................................. 2 gauge, AWG, 55" (139.7 cm) Long
Dimensions (H x W x D)......................................15" x 14" x 7.7" (37.1 x 35.56 x 19.6 cm)
Weight................................................................................................. 37.55 lbs (17.04 kg)
PSJ-4424
Internal Battery Type.....................................Sealed, Maintenance Free, AGM, Lead-Acid
Nominal Voltage......................................................................................................12V DC
Capacity................................................................................................................ (2) 22Ah
DC Power Output (Maximum Continuous Load)...........................................................15A
Peak Amps.................................................................................................................. 4400
Cranking Amps.............................................................................................................. 500
Cold Cranking Amps ..................................................................................................... 415
Battery Hookup Cables............................................. 2 gauge, AWG, 55" (139.7 cm) Long
Dimensions (H x W x D)......................................15" x 14" x 7.7" (37.1 x 35.56 x 19.6 cm)
Weight................................................................................................. 38.15 lbs (17.32 kg)

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10.REPLACEMENT PARTS/ACCESSORIES
Battery clamp jaw replacement kit .................................................................. 2299001580
Male-to-male accessory cable ............................................................................ 94500109
BATTERY CLAMP JAW REPLACEMENT
1. Make sure the rotary switch on the
front panel is in the OFF (O) position
and the jump starter is not plugged
into a 120V AC wall outlet.
2. Secure the clamp in the open position
using a vise or equivalent clamping
device.
WARNING: The clamps are spring loaded,
so use caution when replacing the jaws, to
avoid injury.
3. Remove the rear screw that attaches
the jump starter cable to the jaw.
4. Remove the screw holding the copper
jaw to the plastic clamp. Repeat for
the other jaw.
5. Remove the two jaws and braided
cable.
6. Reverse the steps to install the
replacement clamps.