Vector Start-IT VECO21 ST Owner's Manual - page 9
POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS
NOTE:
In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery
terminal is connected to chassis): Replace step 3 above with the following steps, and then proceed to
steps 4-6 below.
3a. Connect negative
(-)
black clamp to vehicle battery ‘s negative terminal.
3b.
Connect positive
(+)
red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body
part. DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part.
If audible alarm sounds
-
do not turn on safety switch reverse polarity of clamp connections
VEHICLE COMPONENT OR BODY PART. NEVER CLAMP DIRECTLY TO NEGATIVE BATTERY
TERMINAL OR MOVING PART.
IF AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS
-
DO NOT TURN ON SAFETY SWITCH! REVERSE POLARITY OF CLAMP
CONNECTIONS
4. Turn jumpstart system's power switch to ON position.
5. Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 5-6 seconds).
6. After vehicle starts, turn jumpstart system ‘s power switch to OFF position. Remove clamps (disconnect the negative
(Black) jumper cable first; followed by the positive (Red) jumper cable) and replace them in the built-in storage holsters.
CAUTIONS:
1. If vehicle fails to start, leave vehicle ignition key turned OFF, disconnect the negative (-)
clamp first, then the positive (+)
clamp and discontinue jumpstarting procedure.
2. Recharge jumpstart system after each use.
WARNINGS:
1. ALWAYS disconnect the negative (Black) jumper cable first; followed by the positive (Red) jumper cable.
2. NEVER ALLOW RED AND BLACK CLAMPS TO TOUCH EACH OTHER OR ANOTHER COMMON METAL
CONDUCTOR
—
THIS COULD CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND/OR CREATE SPARKING/EXPLOSION
HAZARD.
3. There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are improperly charged or discharged. Failure to follow
instructions may cause property damage, explosive hazard and/or personal injury.
4. ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT: CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID
MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS AND/OR SEVERE BURNS.
5. Keep out of reach of children!!
6. ALWAYS store battery clamps in built-in holsters when not in use. Never touch battery clamps together—this con cause
dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion.