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VEC078
™
START-IT
AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
12 VOLT 2/12 AMPERE WITH 100 / AMPERE START ASSIST
AND MANUAL 6 VOLT 15 AMPERE BATTERY CHARGE
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 AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow thes
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VECTOR “GOLD SEAL” 2/4 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, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. This w
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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 cell. If there is one cell with a very low specific gravity compared to the other cells, there is probably a shorted cell in the battery. Replace the battery. The following chart converts hydrometer readings into percent
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection. Avoid touching eyes while working with a battery. Acid, acid particles or corrosion may get into eyes. Immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medic
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PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. 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 arc. 3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes. 4. Add distilled water in ea
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service. Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition: • After each use, clean the battery charger clamps - be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of the copper clamps. • Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if necessary, mild soap solution. • Keep the charger cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to the cords. Do not use the charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in any way - call Vector Technical Su
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sheet-metal body parts: connect only to a heavy gauge, stable metal part of the frame or engine block. NOTE: If there is any problem connecting the charger clamps to the battery terminals, contact the Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll free at (866)-584-5504 for assistance. d) Plug battery charger power cord into grounded AC power outlet and refer to Appendix A at the end of this document for approximate charging times. e) When charging is completed, disconnect cable
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h. See operating instructions for length of charge information. INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector(r) Model VEC078 2/15/100 Automatic Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. Please read all safety warnings and cautions, and this entire User’s Manual, before using this device. The manual should then be retained for easy refer- ence whenever the unit is used. This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 15 amp
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CHARGER CONTROLS Charger controls are located on the front panel. Understand control use before operating charger. CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH • The Charge Rate Selector switch on the front panel of the charger (Figure 3) offers two 12 volt and one 6 volt charge rates for charging various types of batteries and an Engine Start position to assist starting engines. Select the correct switch position BEFORE connecting the charger to a battery or AC power source. • Selections are made by rotating
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higher, so it needs to rest after charging to measure actual state of charge. Below the Ammmeter is an incorrect polarity indicator that lights when incorrect polarity is sensed. It is marked REVERSE. See figure 6a. It indicates that the charger to battery connection is reversed and it must be reconected before charging can begin. This feature only operates when at least 4 volts or higher voltage remains in the battery to be charged. This feature is active for both 6 and 12 volt batteries. The c
