Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VEC090 Vector
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Someone sh ould be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you wor k near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.
3 PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual. 2. if it is nec essary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remov e grounded termina l from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not t o cause an arc.
Stage One BEEP BEEP Three COMPLETE LED LIT INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC090 2/10/20 Amp 12 volt Smart Battery Charger , with Alt ernator Voltage Check and Battery Recondition modes. With proper care and use, it wil l give you ye ars of dependable service.
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CHARGE RATE SELECTION CHARGE RATE SELECTION Afte r the clamps are connected, plug in the charger to an AC outlet and the charger will show a circulat ing pattern on the Digital Display. This pattern indicates power is a p plied. Press the ON/OF F button to prepare the charger to change to an operating mode.
CONNECTING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE CONNECTING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE a ) Check polarity of battery posts- For top-mounted battery connectors, the positive post (marked POS , P, +) usuall y has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N, -).
VECO9O 9 9 ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK NOTE: NOTE: This check may not be accurate for every make, manufacturer and model of vehicle. There i s wid e variation in user-controlled electrical loads, alternator output, and wiring. Other factors includ e battery condition, temperature, and engine idle speed.
VECO9O VECO9O 10 10 TROUBLESHOOTING TROUBLESHOOTING - FAULT LED LIT FAULT LED LIT NOTE: NOTE: Batteries below 4.0 Volts will not allow the charger to operate. if a 12 Volt battery is below 4. 0 Volts it is probably either shorted, open or sulfated. Replace the battery.
VECO9O 11 11 APPENDIX A APPENDIX A — CHARGING TIMES CHARGING TIMES To calculate t he approximate charging time required to fully charge a battery, it is necessary t o determine the specific gravity (or, percent of battery charge) using a hydrometer.
VECO9O VECO9O 12 12 VECTOR 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM VECTOR 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This l imited warranty pro ram is the only one that a p plies to this product, and it it sets forth all the responsibilitie s of Vector Manufacturing, Lt ! , regarding this product.
VECO9O VECO9O 12 12 WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE..
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