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SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

12 VOLT 2/4/6 AMP CHARGE RATES

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS.

BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY

OPERATION. FOR THIS REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH

TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery

manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review

cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY

1. Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage

electrical system other than in automotive applications. Do not use this battery charger for other types of batteries,

these may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result

in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.

b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is AWG #16 (16 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG #14 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace immediately.

6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take

it to a qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning

off controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not expose charger to rain, snow or use when wet.

10. Never charge a frozen battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1086 A

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: 954-584-4446 • FAX: 954-584-5556 • TOLL-FREE 866-584-5504

VEC1086 A

California Proposition 65:

WARNING: THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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Summary of VEC1086 A

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Smart automatic battery charger 12 volt 2/4/6 amp charge rates owner’s manual & warranty information • important safety instructions • warning – risk of explosive gases 1. Working in vicinity of a lead-acid battery is dangerous. Batteries generate explosive gases during normal battery operation. For...
Page 2: Ac Power Cord Connection
Vec1086 a rev101103 2 personal precautions and safety 1. Another person should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Fresh water and soap should be nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3. Wear complete ey...
Page 3: Preparing to Charge
Vec1086 a rev101103 3 preparing to charge 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual. 2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, s...
Page 4: Introduction and Features
Introduction and features thank you for selecting the vector® model vec1086 a, 2/4/6 amp 12 volt smart battery charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 6 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps. It i...
Page 5: Controls and Indicators
Vec1086 a rev101103 5 figure 2a figure 2b controls and indicators there are four (4) led indicators and one button switch (select charge rate) that make up the controls and indicators for this charger. Refer to figure 2. Three vertical push bar leds indicate the selected charge rate. A zero charge r...
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6 charging if battery is installed in a vehicle a) check polarity of battery posts - for top-mounted battery posts, the positive post (marked pos, p, +) usually has a larger diameter than the negative battery post (marked neg, n, -). For side-mounted battery terminals, the terminals are marked posit...
Page 7: Charging Times
Vec1086 a rev101103 7 charging if battery is outside of vehicle a) check polarity of battery posts- for top-mounted battery posts, the positive post (marked pos, p, +) usually has a larger diameter than the negative battery post (marked neg, n, –). For side-mounted battery terminal connections the p...
Page 8: Warning:
Vec1086 a rev101103 8 troubleshooting – fault led lit note: charger will not operate on batteries below 4.0 volts. If a 12 volt battery is below 4.0 volts it is probably shorted, open or sulfated. Replace the battery. The following conditions may light the fault led: • poor connection to battery (or...
Page 9: Appendix A - Charging Times
Vec1086 a rev101103 9 appendix a - charging times to calculate the approximate charging time required to fully charge a battery, it is necessary to determine the specific gravity (or, percent of battery charge) using a hydrometer. Use this technique if battery vent caps can be removed. Check each ce...
Page 10
Vec1086 a rev101103 10 vector 5 year limited warranty program this limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of vector manufacturing, ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. T...