Troubleshooting - Schumacher Electric DSR157 Manuel D'utilisation

9.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Jump Starter
PROBLEM
The jump starter won't jump
start my car.
The jump starter won't
power my 12V device.
The battery in the jump
starter won't hold a charge.
The jump starter alarm is
on.
The display shows "F11".
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Clips are not making a good
connection to the battery.
The jump starter battery is not
charged.
Larger engines require more
current to turn engine over, and
may require a larger jump starter.
The vehicle's battery is defective.
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.
The battery is bad (will not accept
a charge).
The connections to the battery are
reversed.
(Models DSR157, DSR158,
DSR159) The electrical system is
24 volts.
The internal battery voltage of the
jump starter is getting low.
Charger is not plugged in correctly.
The charger plug is not making a
good connection.
Damaged charger plug or cable.
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
jump starter. See the Digital Display
section of this manual.
Use larger jump starter.
Have the battery checked.
Turn on the 12V device.
Check the battery charge status by
pressing the button on the front of the
jump starter. See the Digital Display
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.
Disconnect the jump starter from the
battery and reverse the clips.
Disconnect the jump starter
immediately.
Recharge the jump starter as soon as
possible.
Make sure charger plug is inserted
completely into jump starter charging
port.
Make sure plug is clean and free of any
obstructions.
Contact customer service.
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SOLUTION