Vector VEC1095A Owner's Manual

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    Smart automatic battery charger owner’s manual & warranty information 12 volt 2/10/25 amp with 75 amp engine start alternator voltage check and battery recondition functions • important safety instructions • warning – risk of explosive gases warning - risk of explosive gases 1. Working in vicinity o...

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    Personal precautions and safety 1. Another person should be 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 eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes or ...

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    Preparing to charge 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual. 2. If necessary, 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, so as not to cause an arc. 3. C...

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    Follow these steps when battery is installed outside vehicle. A spark near battery may cause battery explosion. To reduce risk of a spark near battery: 1. Check polarity of battery posts for top-mounted battery connectors, the positive posts (marked pos,p, +) usually has a larger diameter than the n...

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    Introduction and features thank you for selecting the vector model vec1095a 2/10/25 amp 12 volt smart battery charger, with alternator voltage check and battery voltage check functions. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charg- er has a high charge r...

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    Figure 3a (front view) w arnings: there are no user-serviceable parts in this charger. Do not open the unit! It must be returned to power on board for professional testing and repair. Opening the unit will void the manufacturer's warranty. Contact the vector technical support department at (954) 584...

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    Below the digital display are series of six leds that light on the following conditions: wet - lights when battery type selector is on wet battery type gel - lights when battery type selector is on gel battery type agm - lights when battery type selector is on agm battery type. Float charge - lights...

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    Charging the battery 1. Charger displays circulating pattern when battery and ac power are connected properly. Select battery type and press 2/10/25 amp button to begin charging at 2 amps rate; the charger sounds a beep and displays charging current. Warning: if charger displays f02, and lights faul...

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    Note: battery voltage button is disabled in alternator check mode. Alternator voltage check: will not work in normal charge mode it will only work in the stand-by mode when the led display is showing “000” or a circulating pattern. Part 1: no load (turn off all vehicle’s accessories): the battery mu...

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    Troubleshooting - fault led lit the following conditions may cause the fault codes to be displayed: •poor connection to battery (or frame). •charging too fast - decrease charge rate - press 2/10/25 amp button to lower rate. •charging too slowly - battery is large and did not complete charging in 24 ...

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    Percent of charge 75% 50% 25% 0% 2 amps 6.5 12 nr nr 10 amps 1.8 3.0 4.5 6 25 amps 0.8 1.4 2 2.7 * not recommended the times shown in the chart above are approximate and refer to an average automotive battery. For smaller batteries, the charge time should be adjusted using the formula shown below an...

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    Warranty t his 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 described herein. This vector manufacturing, ltd. Product is warranted, to th...