Operating Instructions

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To turn the Spotlight on, squeeze the trigger switch.To turn the Spotlight off, release the trigger switch.

TRIGGER SWITCH

To lock the trigger into the ON position, squeeze the trigger switch and move the trigger locking button (located on the side of the handle) to the locked position. The spotlight will stay on until the lock is moved to the OFF position and the trigger released.

TRIGGER SWITCH

LOCK

Note: This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. Initially charge unit using the AC charger. To check the battery level, press the Battery Status Pushbutton. Charge until Battery Status Displays green LED lights.

CHARGING AND POWERING THE DC RECHARGE ADAPTER

The VEC157 can be simultaneously charged and operated from a 12 volt DC source. Make sure the 12 volt DC source can supply minimum 15 amperes of current if the spotlight is to be operated while the batteries are being charged.

To check the battery level, press the Battery Status Pushbutton. Charge until Battery Level Displays green LED lights when the Battery Level Display pushbutton is pressed. Charge spotlight after each use.

1.Locate the DC Recharge Port on the bottom of the handle and connect the DC charger to a 12 volt DC source that can supply at least 15 amps of DC current.

Charging Using the 120 Volt AC Recharge Port

1.Make sure all lamps and connected appliances are turned OFF.

2.The 120 Volt AC Recharge Port located on the rear of the spotlight (see back view) can be recharged using an ordinary household extension cord rated 120 volts (not included).

HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD		AC RECHARGER
(NOT INCLUDED)

3.To recharge, plug an extension cord into the 120 volt AC charger on the back of the unit and charge until the charge indicator light turns green .

4.Recharge until the green LED lights, it will take 20-30 hours depending on the discharge of the battery.

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATORS

5.Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external charging source.

6.After AC recharging, wait 5 minutes before using spotlight.

2.Recharge for 3-4 hours maximum or until the green LED lights when the Battery Level Display pushbutton is pressed.

LED LIGHTS

3.After recharge, disconnect the Adapter from the external charging/power source, then disconnect the connector from the DC Recharge Port.

Note: Some vehicles must have the ignition turned on to power the vehicle’s accessory outlet.