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VEC1093DBD
Fu||y Automatic E|ectro.ic
Smart Battery Charger
IMPORTANT SAFETYiNFORMATION, SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL, THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
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VECI093DBD Manual 050205 5/5/05 6:32 PM Page ii iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS F12ure Figure WARNINGS I.RISK O£ £XPLOSW£ GAS MIXTURES --WORKING IN VICINITYOF A LRAD-ACID i I BAYT£RY IS DANGEROUS. BATEERIES G£NERAT£ EXPLOSIVE GAS£S DURING NO£MAL BAT[ERY OPERATION. FOR THIS R£ASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANC£ THAT EACH TIM£ BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND GROUNDING ! _!_,_, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS £XAC_Y. PIN(A) _ ° i 2. To reduce risk of bakery explosion, {gRow these instru_ions
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VECI093DBDManual 050205 5/5/05 6:32 PM Page iv 5 For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery chargel to POSITIVE (POS, P +) ungrounded pox of balter_ Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp _ vehicle chassis or engine block away from batter_ Do rl_ connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-meal body paris¸ Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block¸ IntloductJon 1 6 For posifive-grou_/ded vehicle¸ connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery charger
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VECI093DBDManual 050205 5/5/05 6:32 PM Page 2 Controls and Indicators Stage TMZO -- Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains CONTROLPANEL DIGITAL READOUT constant, while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper CIRCULATING PATtERN internal chemical energy transfel. At the end of Stage 2, the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode. Stage Three
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VECI093DBDManual 050205 5/5/05 6:32 PM Page 4 INDICATOR: OPERATING iNSTRUCTIONS Large (.375") 3-Character Digital Display in the upper left of the control panel Ensure that all installation and operating instructions and safety indicates the various conditions and/or status codes: precautions are understood and carefully followed by anyone St_mJsCodes are described in the following chart and on the back of charger. installing or using the charger. Follow the steps outlined in "important SafetyIn
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6, Fill the battery with distilled water according to the manuf_]cturer's instructions. Pressing the4/10/20/40 AMP button repeatedly advances tostandby mode; Since batteries may rapidly bubble while being chalged, remember to lefill (only theunit sounds abeep, displays "000"andstops charging. with distilled water) after the equalization process is complete and the voltage is 4.The battery charger displays thecharge current. Toviewtilebattery voltage, brick tO nolrrlah press BATTERY VOLTAGE butto
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APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIMES BATTERY RECONDITION MODE should only be used with 10 Amp Hour (Ah) or larger capacity lead-acid batteries, Charge the battery to be treated for 20 minutes, The 4/10/20/40 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger will automatically before using RECONDITION Mode. Observe the Digital Display tar any codes. This adjust the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stop when the battery is initial charge will check the battery for shorted cells (F01), open cells (FO3) or batt
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TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indications/Common Problems/Possible Solutions No Far.lions • Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 1 ! 0/! 20 volt AC outlet, • Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section. F01 -- Internal Shorted Celt Battery If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, tile F01 wil! show, We recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation. F02 -- Bad Battery Connection or Battery Voltage Too Low to
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FIVE YEARLIMITRD WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty progr.Rm is the only one that applies to INs producl, and il sets futth _ill the responsibilities of Vector Manu_cluringr reoz_rding this product¸ There is no olher warrant_L o_her than th_ de_ribed helein This Vector Manu_c[urirlg produc[ is warranted. _ the origirlal purcha_r onI_ to be flee of de_cts in materials and workmanship for five years from lhe date of purchase without additional charge¸ 1]le warra_ does t_t extend [o su_quent pu
