Vector VEC1095A Owner's Manual - page 8
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NOTE: • The charger starts charging at 2 amps rate automatically if 2/10/25 AMP button is not pressed within 3 minutes after apply-
ing AC power.
• Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays 0.0 during self-test or charging stage changes.
2.
Pressing the 2/10/25 AMP button again advances charging rate to 10 amps and pressing once more advances charging rate to
25 amps.
NOTE: • If the battery is near full it will fall back to lower charge rate.
• Pressing the 2/10/25 AMP 4 times advances to standby mode; sounds a beep, displays 000 and stops charging.
3.
The battery charger displays the charge current. To view the battery voltage, press BATTERY VOLTAGE button. The charger
will sound a beep and display the battery voltage for 3 seconds then returns to display charge current
4.
The display shows FUL and Charging Complete LED lights when the battery is fully charged.
5.
Disconnect the AC power cord first then the NEGATIVE clamp and finally the POSITIVE clamp.
Automatic Float Charging - Ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery.
1.
Keep the AC power and battery connected after battery is fully charged.
2.
The charger monitors the battery and tops it off as needed.
3.
The display shows FLO in topping off the battery and returns to FUL when completed.
4.
To view battery voltage press BATTERY VOLTAGE button.
NOTE: • Charging can be terminated by pressing OFF button at any time.
• After AC power interruption, charging restarts at 2 amps rate automatically.
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK
PART 1: No Load (Turn OFF all vehicle’s accessories): The battery must be fully charged before testing the alternator. Run
the engine long enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a no-load voltage.
1. PRESS Alternator Check to start the check.
2. ALTERNATOR GOOD LED will light to indicate the alternator is good, or the FAULT LED will light to
indicate the alternator is not good.
3. Press Alternator Check button again to stop the test
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PART 2: Under Load
(Accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning on as many accessories a s p o s -
s i b l e (except for A/C and DEFROST)
1. PRESS Alternator Check to start the check.
2. ALTERNATOR GOOD LED will light to indicate the alternator is good, or the FAULT LED will light to
indicate the alternator is not good.
3. Press Alternator Check button again to stop the test.
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f the first alternator check indicates a good alternator and the second indicates the alternator is bad, the problem could stem from:
loose fan belts, an intermittent diode failure or possibly bad connections between the battery and alternator and/or ground.
NOTE: BATTERY VOLTAGE button is disabled in Alternator Check mode.
NOTE: It may be that someone has added a number of accessory loads on the charging sys-
tem, thereby increasing current demand from the alternator. MAKE SURE THAT THE
ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO THE APPLICATION.
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OTE: This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. There
is wide variation in user-controlled electrical loads, alternator output and wiring. Other fac-
tors include battery condition, temperature, and engine idle speed. It is recommended to
check your alternator when it is known to be operating properly to verify that this check is
valid for your particular vehicle.
Check only 12V systems. Checking 24 or 36V systems will damage charger.