1 owner’s manual & warranty information start-it ® compact vec016 this manual contains important information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of this product. Before using, read and understand all cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels, plus your vehicle’s battery ma...
2 safety information warnings: warning statements identify conditions or practices that may result in personal injury or loss of life. 1) when working with lead acid batteries, always make sure immediate assistance is available in case of accident or emergency. 2) always use protective eyewear when ...
3 important: although this unit is delivered in a partially-charged state - you must fully charge it with the supplied 110/120 volt ac charger for a full 24 hours before using it for the first time. You can not overcharge the unit using the ac charger method. Cautions: caution statements advise agai...
4 contents 1. Introduction ............................................................ 5 1.1 additional key features .................................................... 6 1.2 uses of start–it compact ................................................... 7 2. Use as jump-start system....................
5 1. Introduction congratulations on selecting the vector® model vec016 compact jump starter and dc power system. It can jumpstart most vehicles or boats with a standard 12 volt dc electrical system: boat, small truck, car, airplane, rv, personal watercraft, snowmobile, tractor, etc. Note that this ...
6 moving to the left of the ac recharge port are three leds, called the battery status display, and a battery status pushbutton. Pressing the pushbutton turns on the battery status display. The pushbutton is pressed to check the battery level at any time. During ac recharge, the display is automatic...
7 read instruction manual and product labeling carefully, before using this product. Follow recommended warnings, cautions, and safety procedures, and manufacturer’s guidelines for your vehicle battery. Important this unit is delivered in a partially charged state - you must fully charge it before u...
8 2.3 jump-start procedure figure 2 1. Turn off ignition and all accessories (radio, a/c, lights, cellphone, etc). If vehicle, place transmission in “park” and set the emergency brake. 2. Make sure the unit’s power safety switch is turned off. 3. Observe jump-starting negative or positive ground sys...
9 3. Use as a 12-volt dc portable power supply warning: never insert a cigarette lighter into accessory socket note: make sure that the unit’s power safety switch is always in the off position when using the unit’s 12 volt dc cigarette-lighter type accessory outlet. 1. Lift up the cover of the unit ...
10 4.2 dc recharge recharging the main unit from an external dc power source requires the use of the dc/dc recharge cable. This cable has a dc connector at each end. See figure 3b. Make sure safety on/off switch and worklight are turned off during recharge, this may slow recharge of the main battery...
11 6. Battery disposal contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery, which must be disposed of properly. Recycling is required -contact your local authority for information. Failure to comply with local, state and federal regulations can result in fines, or imprisonment. Bat...
12 © 2003 vector manufacturing, ltd. • ft. Lauderdale, fl 33312 made in china if the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at vector manufacturing’s option. A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or repla...
