Vector VEC1026BD, BD050205, 250 user manual Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Protective Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

AC and DC Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Viewing Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

120 Volt AC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

12 Volt DC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Using the Electromate as a Jump-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Using the Alternator Check Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the 12 Volt Portable Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the 120 Volt AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Using the Emergency Area Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Battery Replacement/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Fuse Replacement (DC Accessory Adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Black & Decker VEC1026BD Electromate 250. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit.

FEATURES

• Powers 110/120 volt AC appliances

• Powers 12 volt DC appliances

• Jump-starts vehicle engines

• Built-in 250 watt inverter

• Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, sealed battery

• Safe to use, transport and store

• Alternator check

• Reverse polarity connection warning

• Detachable jumper cables

• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation

• Rechargeable with built-in AC charger

• Unique compact design provides completely portable 12 volt DC power

• Molded high-impact case is tough and durable

• Built-in area light for night time roadside repairs and use in remote locations without utility power

• Battery charge level indicators

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