Schumacher e-CHARGE EC-4000-USB User manual

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Emergency Car Starter
This Schumacher Emergency Car Starter is designed to start
a weak automotive or power sport 12 volt battery.
This Emergency Car Starter is intended for use on 4-, 6- and
8-cylinder gas-powered cars and light trucks. Do not use on 6 volt or
24 volt electrical systems or diesel-powered vehicles. This Emer-
gency Car Starter is designed to work if the vehicle’s starter clicks
or the engine turns over too slowly to start. This product is not
designed to start a vehicle with a heavily discharged battery or
for use on vehicle batteries that are shorted or sulfated; these
will not hold a charge and will need to be replaced. See a profes-
sional technician.
Other uses include:
• Provides backup power for equipment such as cell phones,
PDAs, CD players, digital cameras, etc.
• Provides power to USB devices.
00-99-000568/0706
Model No: EC-4000-USB

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USING THE SCHUMACHER EC-4000-USB EMERGENCY
CAR STARTER AS A 12V DC POWER SOURCE
The Emergency Car Starter has a 12V DC accessory outlet located
behind the right cap. This port has a positive center terminal. Most
12V DC accessories have this conguration. Do not use the ac-
cessory if it does not have a positive center pin. NEVER plug the
Emergency Car Starter’s male adaptor plug into the 12V accessory
outlet on the right side of the Emergency Car Starter.
USING THE EMERGENCY CAR STARTER AS A USB
POWER SOURCE
The Emergency Car Starter has a 5V DC USB power outlet located
on the back of the case. This USB outlet can power devices that
require less than 500mA of power. NEVER plug this USB outlet
directly into a computer USB outlet or damage to both devices
could result.
To activate the USB power port, depress the CHARGE CAR BAT-
TERY switch on the front of the unit. When nished using the USB
power port, press the CHARGE CAR BATTERY switch to the OFF
position (button up) before storing the EC-4000-USB.
STARTING A VEHICLE WITH A WEAK BATTERY:
Important: Turn your ignition key, lights, radio, etc., to OFF posi-
tion before connecting the Emergency Car Starter, as it will drain
the EC-4000-USB’s power:
1. With the CHARGE CAR BATTERY button in the OFF position
(button up), connect the EC-4000-USB’s male plug to the
vehicle’s 12V DC accessory outlet.

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2. The INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING LED and the LED on
the starter’s male plug should illuminate red. If these LEDs
do not light, turn the car ignition key to the Accessory (ACC)
position. If the LEDs still do not light, check for a faulty fuse
in the male plug or in the vehicle’s fuse panel. Replace with
the same size and amp rating.
3. Depress the CHARGE CAR BATTERY button to begin the
charging cycle. The CAR BATTERY CHARGING LED will il-
luminate red and the INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING LED
will turn off. If the radio, fan, interior lights or headlights come
on, TURN THEM OFF IMMEDIATELY.
4. Charge for at least 10 minutes, or until the green LED lights,
before trying to start the car. Attempt to start the car but if the
car only clicks or turns over slowly, continue to charge the car
until the CAR BATTERY CHARGING LED illuminates green
or a total charging time of 20 minutes has been reached. At
this time attempt a second car start.
5. When the car starts, press the CHARGE CAR BATTERY
switch to the OFF position (button up).
6. Disconnect the male plug from the vehicle’s 12V DC accessory
outlet.
7. Recharge the Emergency Car Starter as soon as possible.

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RECHARGING THE EMERGENCY CAR STARTER
The EC-4000-USB comes uncharged. We recommend you charge
it immediately. Recharge after every use and every month if not
used. There are two ways to recharge:
A. Charging the EC-4000-USB’s internal battery with the AC
wall charger:
1. Plug the AC wall charger’s adaptor into the charger recep-
tacle on the back of the starter.
2. Plug the wall charger into a 120V AC electrical wall outlet.
The INTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING LED will illuminate
red.
3. Wait 12 hours when charging for the rst time. Subsequent
charges will be complete when the INTERNAL BATTERY
CHARGING LED illuminates green. Note: The AC wall
charger does NOTautomatically shut off. Monitor the charge
time and be sure to disconnect the rear charger jack when
nished recharging the EC-4000-USB.
B. Charging the Emergency Car Starter in the vehicle:
1. After the vehicle is running and the CHARGE CAR BATTERY
switch is in the OFF position (button up), simply plug the
EC-4000-USB’s 12V DC male adaptor plug into the vehicle’s
12V DC accessory outlet. When the INTERNAL BATTERY
CHARGING LED glows, the unit is being recharged by
the vehicle. Do not leave the EC-4000-USB connected to
the vehicle’s 12V DC accessory outlet when the vehicle’s
engine is NOTrunning; the EC-4000-USB may discharge the
vehicle’s battery.

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FUSE:
The EC-4000-USB comes with a 12A fast-blow fuse located in
the end of the male adaptor plug. Replace only with a fuse of the
same size and rating. To replace the fuse simply un-screw the
metal tip of the male plug.
ACCESSORY OUTLET OUTPUT: 12V DC 5 Amp maximum.
USB OUTLET OUTPUT: 5V DC 500mA maximum.
STORAGE: WHEN NOT IN USE, STORE IN AN AREA
WHERE THE TEMPERATURE RANGE IS BETWEEN 0–40ºC
(32–104ºF).
THE MALE ADAPTOR PLUG AND CABLE SHOULD BE STORED
INSIDE THE COMPARTMENT TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL
DAMAGE. DO NOT USE THE CHARGER IF THE CABLES OR
PLUGS HAVE BEEN DAMAGED.
IT IS NORMAL FOR STARTER TO BECOME WARM DURING
OPERATION AND CHARGING.
THIS DEVICE CONTAINSA SEALED LEAD-ACID BATTERYAND
MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL
RECYCLING CENTER FOR DISPOSAL INFORMATION.
Made in China.

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SCHUMACHER ELECTRIC CORPORATION
801 BUSINESS CENTER DRIVE
MOUNT PROSPECT, ILLINOIS 60056-2179
MAKES THIS LIMITED WARRANTY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AT RETAIL
OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERABLE.
Schumacher Electric Corporation warrants this battery charger for 90 days from
date of purchase at retail against defective material or workmanship. If such should
occur, the unit will be repaired or replaced at the option of the manufacturer. It is
the obligation of the purchaser to forward the unit together with the original sales
receipt, transportation and/or mailing charges prepaid to the manufacturer or its
authorized representative.
For warranty service, return your EC-4000-USB to:
Schumacher Electric Corp., Warranty Service Department
1025 E. Thompson, Hoopeston, IL 60942-0280.
Questions? Call: Customer Service: 800-621-5485
7 a.m. - 5 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday.
This limited warranty is void if the product is misused, subjected to careless
handling, or repaired by anyone other than the manufacturer or its authorized
representative.
The manufacturer makes no warranty other than this limited warranty and ex-
pressly excludes any implied warranty including any warranty for consequential
damages.
THIS IS THE ONLY EXPRESS LIMITED WARRANTY AND THE MANUFACTUR-
ER NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANYONE TO ASSUME OR MAKE
ANY OTHER OBLIGATION TOWARDS THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THIS EX-
PRESS LIMITED WARRANTY. THE MANUFACTURER MAKES NO WARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE OF THIS PRODUCT AND
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES SUCH FROM THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDEN-
TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LENGTH OF IMPLIED WARRANTY
SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO
HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE.
LIMITED WARRANTY