When it comes to Jump Starters, The Schumacher Jump Starter are well known for the quality of Jump Starter that they offer their customers with. And The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter is their one such appliance, which is yet again proving them true.

With it’s Ultimate Specifications, Perfect Looks, Quality Accessories and Excellent Features, it is one of their best appliance. It can easily Jump Start your Car, Charge your Smart Phones, Cameras, Laptops and any such other Electrical Appliance.

Moreover, the features of this appliance makes it easy for any user to work out with it. A heavy duty product, capable of carrying out tough task in less time. That’s how we can describe this product as.

So wouldn’t you like to know, ‘Something More’ about this Schumacher Jump Starter?

Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter

The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter is a quality product under the brand name of Schumacher Electric Corporation. With the high capacity of 1200 Peak ampere and 185 cranking ampere, it is one of the powerful Jump Starter to be used in a cold climate.[toc]

The AGM Battery of this Schumacher Jump Starter is manufactured of Lead Acid, with the 400W Power inverter.

As far as other Jump Starters are concerned, this is a powerful product capable of handling heavy duty jobs. Such as Jump Starting your Car or even a medium size truck. Compatibility is it’s main feature as the 3 different ports allows the easy accessibility of this device with any kind of 12V, 120V or USB Port System.

Additionally, the Jump Cable/USB Port ON/OFF Switch allows the user to choose between the various kind of Electrical appliances easily.

But the list doesn’t get over, there is much more this product will offer you with. It also carries a 150 PSI Air Compressor. With the help of this Air Compressor, you can inflate your any equipment easily. Imagine being on a trip with a family and the tire of your car gets flat.

Don’t need to worry when you have this Schumacher Jump Starter for your rescue.

With the help of The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter you can easily Jump Start your tire, football or any other desired object. Moreover, there are also in built work lights for proper functioning of your Jump Starter in the circumstances when the lights are not sufficient.

The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter also comes with the Digital Display as well as Display Button. By pressing the Display Button, the Digital Display turns ON. And this Digital Display will let you know about the battery remaining in your Schumacher Jump Starter and the percentage of battery drained out while Jump Starting your Car or while charging any of your appliance.

Now if we are considering the charging time, the overall charging time of this appliance is more when compared with the other Jump Starters. But, its necessary when it has to work out with so many tough applications. The Clamps which comes with this Schumacher Jump Starter are just superb and can operate easily even under extreme cold conditions.

And when we talk about the Warranty Policies, this Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter carries the warranty period of 1 Year. This is the basic warranty period as offered by the other Jump Starter Manufacturing Companies too, so there shouldn’t be any ambiguity about it. And as far as cost is concerned, it is quite moderate. The unit returns to you, whatever you pay for it in the best possible manner. Moreover, the unit comes with all the required accessories you need with your Schumacher Jump Starter. This provides you with the ease of working.

We have provided you with the detailed description of Features, Specifications, Troubleshooting, Safety as well as Maintenance Instructions, Warranty Policies as well as Pros and Cons of The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter in the below given sections. So that you are able to decide whether to buy this product or not. As, you are the one who knows your requirement the most. We are just here to guide you with the most relevant information about the product.

Features of Schumacher Jump Starter

The Schumacher Jump Starter always offers their consumer with the best kind of Products, with the excellent features. Even the Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter also carries some excellent features, which are described, in this section.

1. Jump Start/USB On/Off Switch: This switch allows the Jump Starting Mode.
2. USB Port: The USB Port allows the easy connectivity of your Schumacher Jump Starter with any other Electronic Appliance.
3. Built-In Work Light: It carries 3 LED Lights, which provides you with sufficient amount of light while at work.
4. Digital Display: The Digital Display shows the status of battery remaining in the battery of your Jump Starter.
5. Display Button: Pushing the Display button will activate the Digital Display, with the help of which you can determine the level of battery remaining in your Schumacher Jump Starter.
6. Work Light On/Off Switch: This switch guides the Work Light and allows the user to turn ON or OFF the Work Light as and when necessary.
7. Inverter On/Off Switch: The inverter generates the power and this ON/OFF switch allows the user to turn it ON or OFF whenever required.
8. 12 Volt DC Outlet: The input voltage range of this product is 12 Volt for DC appliances.
9. 120 Volt AC Outlet: This product carries 2 AC Outlets with 120 Volt Power range.
10. Air Compressor Hose: To inflate any product or equipment, the Air Compressor Hose is used.
11. Air Compressor Gauge: The Air Compressor Gauge determines the pressure of Air in the product or equipment that the user had inflated.
12. Compressor/Inflator Switch: For inflating any product or equipment, you have to turn this Switch to INFLATOR position; And after it has been completely deflated up to the desired level, you have to turn this Switch to OFF position.
13. Inflator Port: The port at which Inflator is plugged in is known as Inflator Port.
14. Charger Plug: The plug in which Wall Charger is plugged in for charging the internal battery of the Jump Starter is known as Charger Plug.
15. Wall Charger: When plugged into the Charger Plug, the Wall Charger draws power to the Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter.
16. Battery Clamps: The Battery Clamps are attached to the Positive as well as Negative Terminals for Jump Starting your car.
17. Deflator Port: The port at which Deflator is plugged in is known as Deflator Port.
18. Adapters: Adapter in this Schumacher Jump Starter is used to prevent the loss of battery while transferring it from Jump Starter to the Car.
19. Inflator Hose: The inflator hose works as a pressure regulator while using your Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter.

Specifications of Schumacher Battery Chargers

Specifications	Information
Internal Battery Type	Maintenance-free AGM Lead-acid
Nominal Voltage	12 Volt DC
DC Power Outlet	15 A
Built in Work Light	3 LED Flashlights
Jumper Cables	4-Gauge AWG, 24 inches
Dimensions	12 H x 11.5 x 10.5 Inches
Product Weight	24 lbs

AC Power Specifications

Specifications	Information
Maximum Continuous Power	200 Watts
Surge Capacity	400 Watts
No Load Current Draw	<0.4 Amp
Wave Form	Modified Sine Wave
Input Voltage Range	10.5 – 15.5V DC
AC Outlets	(2) 120V AC 3-Prong NEMA 5-15

Troubleshooting my Schumacher Electric Battery Chargers

Every device you use breaks down after a specific period of time. Some issues can be troubleshooted even on your own. Following is the list of such problems, with their causes and solution:

1. Instant Power Outlet doesn’t Jump Start Car

Cause	Solution
Jump Start or USB of the device is not switched ON.	Switch ON the Jump Start or USB Switch.
Clips are not having good connection with battery.	Clean the connection points. Check for Poor connections. Reattach the clips.
The Battery is not charged.	Check the Status of a battery by clicking on the Display button. Charge it if necessary.
Defective Battery.	Check the battery.

2. Instant Power doesn’t power 12 Volt Device

Cause	Solution
The device isn’t switched ON.	Switch ON the device.
The Battery is not charged.	Check the Status of a battery by clicking on the Display button. Charge it if necessary.
The device draws more than 15 A power or has short circuit.	Reconnect the 12 V Device. If the same error occurs, you need to replace your device.

3. Battery doesn’t hold a Charge

Cause	Solution
The Battery has worn out.	Replace the battery.

Positive side of Schumacher Jump Starter

• Power Range: The Power range of this Schumacher Jump Starter is around 1200 peak ampere and 185 cranking ampere. Thus, this product is well suitable for using in a cold climate region.
• Easy Switching: You can easily switch from the Jump Cables to the USB Ports.
• Air Compressor: The 150 PSI Air Compressor allows you to inflate your flat tires and other such objects.
• Digital Display: The Digital Display of this Schumacher Jump Starter indicates the battery status to you.
• Work Light: The work light allows the user to use The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter even in low light conditions.
• Outputs: It provides the users with three different outputs such as 120V AC, 12V and also an USB Port.

Negative side of Schumacher Jump Starter

• Slow to Charge: Once fully exhausted, this Schumacher Jump Starter takes 72 hours to get fully charged. As far as other Jump Starters are concerned, this time is quite more.
• Carelessness is Hazardous: Carelessness while using the  Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter might prove to be hazardous. It can also result into Electric Shocks, Short Circuits and even explosions.

Safety & Maintenance Instructions for Schumacher Jump starter

Any appliance you buy has a proper manner of usage. And to make your product to for a long run, you must use it in the suggested manner.

Even this Schumacher Jump Starter carries some Safety as well as Maintenance Instructions that the user need to follow which are as described below:

1. Electric Shock or Fire 

For being safe against this hazard, you need to follow the below given steps:

• Don’t put any conductive thing into the Instant Power Outlets, such as your hand or finger.
• Keep away the Instant Power Outlets from the reach of rain as well as snow.
• Use only appropriate accessories. Do not use your appliance with damaged accessories.
• While disconnecting the Instant Power Outlets, pull the plug instead of the cord. Use only the recommended extension cord.
• Before maintenance or cleaning your appliance, unplug it so as to reduce the chances of Shock or Fire.
• While charging your Schumacher Jump Starter, make sure that proper ventilation is available to it.
• Use this appliance above the floor level.
• Don’t be a Mechanic and try to repair it yourself. Improper assembling might damage your product and result into fire and other such hazards.

2. Spark or Battery Explosion

The battery of this Schumacher Jump Starter consists of Lead Acid. It might result into Explosion or Fire. For being safe when such circumstances occur, you need to follow the below given steps:

• Keep smoke or metallic items away from the vicinity of battery. The Lead Acid battery can weld such items, which might cause serious burns.
• Don’t allow the battery of your appliance to freeze. Users must also be cautious, not to charge such battery.
• Keep the clips away from the same metal piece.
• While using this appliance, make sure that you have someone for your rescue nearby. Also keep sufficient amount of water as well as soap ready, in case the acid leaks and comes into contact with your body parts.
• Wear complete eye and body protection while working out with this appliance.
• If the acid comes into contact with your body part, keep it in continuous contact with water. Moreover, seek medical treatment as early as possible.

3. Contact with Battery Acid

Coming into contact with the battery acid might be hazardous, as it contains Sulfuric Acid. Follow the below given steps, for being safe under such conditions:

• Make sure to clean your Schumacher Jump Starter properly every time before you use it.
• Keep the connection of the cable clips tighter.
• Maintain the proper output voltage of the battery.

4. Charging my Schumacher Jump Starter

Charging is one of the most important part of using a Jump Starter. As it directly affects your Jump Starter and the appliance that you are going to charge. Thus, you need to follow the below given instructions, so that your Schumacher Jump Starter works for a longer period of time:

• Use only 120 Volt Power Outlet for charging your Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter.
• Completely charging your Schumacher Jump Starter takes around 72 Hours.
• Charge the Jump Starter after every use.

5. Prohibhited Devices

Following are the list of devices with which your Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter shouldn’t be used:

• Transformer-less Battery Chargers
• Microwave Ovens
• Shaded Pole Motors
• Class 2 Transformers
• Switch Mode Power Supplies
• High Power Bulbs
• Fan Motors
• Line Filter Capacitors
• Linear Power Supplies

Warranty Policies

All the Jump Starters from the Schumacher Jump Starter company comes with a neat warranty policy. The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter also carries one such warranty policy, which we are going to describe in this section of our article. Residents of Mexico can not avail the benefits of this warranty policies.

The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter carries a warranty period of 1 year. Of which, the internal battery carries the warranty period of 90 days. If your Schumacher Jump Starter is made of fraudulent material or doesn’t work well, then the Manufacturer will either repair or replace it. But as a part of repair and replacement policy, the consumer has to pay for the mailing charges. Moreover, he also has to send them the proof of purchase to the representatives of the manufacturer.

Your unit would be exempted from the warranty if you have not the used this Schumacher Jump Starter properly and it breaks down during any such course. Moreover, the accessories which comes along with The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter; which has not been manufactured by The Schumacher Electronic Corporation are not covered under this Warranty policy. Buying this product from an unauthorized dealer wouldn’t get you the benefits of the above listed Warranty Policies.

Conclusion

Hereby, in this article we have reviewed The Schumacher Electric 1200 Amp Car Battery Jump Starter. A quality product, which has a lot to offer to its customers.

Although, it might be hazardous if not handled carefully. It is an easy to use appliance, which allows the user to be tension free.

Moreover, this Schumacher Jump Starter is much powerful to handle tough jobs. It is compatible with different kind of appliances, which increases it’s area of application. And also the warranty policies as explained are clear. A must buy product for such users, who always wish to have ‘Something More.’