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Vector VEC12B Owner's Manual

Manual is about: 12V and jump start system smart jump 'n charge

Summary of VEC12B

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    Owner’s manual and warranty information this manual contains important information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of this product. Read carefully before use, and retain for future reference. 4140 s.W. 28th way, ft. Lauderdale, fl 33312 toll free: (866) 584-5504 if you should ex...

  • Page 2: Save These Instructions

    1 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 this reason, it is of utmost importance that each time before using your charger, you read this manual...

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    2 7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when serv- ice or repair is required. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire and will void warranty. 8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenan...

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    Ac power cord connection this charger is equipped for use with an extension cord. The extension cord must be first connected to the charger’s polarized plug. Only then should the extension cord be plugged into a properly installed 110/120vac outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. ...

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    Smart battery charger the charger portion of the system is microprocessor-based and has three charge rate set- tings, controlled by one switch. (see figure 1). 1. Stage one- rapid start charge- delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 volt battery. When battery reaches a ma...

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    5 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, so as not to cause an...

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    6 5. For negative grounded vehicle, connect positive (red) clamp from battery charger to positive (pos, p, +) post of battery. Connect negative (black) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from the battery. Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet metal body parts. Connect to...

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    7 5. Carefully connect negative (black) charger clamp to the free end of the bat- tery cable connected to the negative terminal. Connect the charger's power cord to a grounded 110/120vac power outlet. 6. Set charger's charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size. 7. When charging is ...

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    8 charging times the charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery charges and stops charging when the battery is fully charged. If you require some estimate of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to the chart below. Percent of charge 75% 50% 25% 0% 2 amps 7 hrs 13 hrs nr*...

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    Try charging another battery, if the fault led does not light, then one of the above problems exists with the initial battery. Charger will not charge and the fan will not operate if there is a fault. Call vector technical support toll free: (866) 584-5504. Sulfated battery batteries left in a disch...

  • Page 11: Digital Display

    Charger controls and indicators figure 3 shows the charger control panel of the jump ‘n charge system , and consists of: digital display - displays ffuull when battery is fully charged, and displays the fault codes listed on page 9. Polarized plug - use with most household extension cords. 2/4/6 amp...

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    11 always recycle prba prba warning • do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion • before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire) • do not expose battery to fire or i...

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    Read and observe all cautions and warnings step-by-step jump-starting instructions this jump ‘n charge system is equipped with an automatic on/off function that only allows jump ‘n charge energy to flow when proper connections are made to the battery and frame. The automatic on/off function works in...

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    13 warning: • always disconnect the engine or frame jumper clamp first; followed by the battery jumper clamp. • there is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are charged or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explo- sive hazard, and/or personal in...

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    14 operation as a 12 volt dc portable power supply the 12 volt dc outlet provides 15 amps maximum current for 12 volt dc operat- ed appliances. 1. Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 volt dc accessory outlet (see figure 2). 2. Insert the 12 volt dc plug from the appliance into the outlet on the unit....

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    15 2 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. This vector manufacturing, l...