Vector VEC010C, 90551961 Volt AC Charging Method, Viewing Battery Charge Status, Jump-Starter

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Make sure all other unit functions are turned OFF during recharging, as this can slow the recharging process.

120 Volt AC Charging Method

The 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is a UL listed “wall” type unit that operates from any 120 volt, 60 Hz AC supply that has a standard North American outlet. The adapter has a barrel connector that plugs into the unit’s Recharging Port. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch and Area Light Power Switch are turned OFF during AC charging/recharging. When the 120 Volt AC Charging Adapter is plugged into the 12 Volt DC Recharging Port, the Battery Charge Status LED Indicators will automatically light. As recharge progresses, the LEDs will light, one by one. Charge the unit until one red, one yellow and one green LED indicators are lit. Continue to recharge for one to two hours, then disconnect the Charging Adapter.

Note: The unit cannot be overcharged using this method.

Viewing Battery Charge Status

Press the Battery Status Pushbutton located on the unit’s front panel. The three LEDs that makes up the Battery Status Display will light according to the unit’s level of charge, where one light indicates the unit requires recharging and all three lit indicates that the unit is fully charged and ready to operate.

JUMP-STARTER

This Jump-Starter is equipped with an ON/OFF Power Switch. Once the connections are properly made, turn the switch ON to jump-start the vehicle.

1.Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected cell phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.

2.Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch is turned to OFF.

3.Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp first, then the black clamp.

4.Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (negative battery terminal is connected to chassis) (MOST COMMON)

4a. Connect POSITIVE (+) RED clamp to vehicle battery’s positive terminal.

4b. Connect NEGATIVE (–) BLACK clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to NEGATIVE battery terminal or moving part.

5.Procedure for jump-starting POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS

Note: In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is connected to chassis), replace steps 4a and 4b above with steps 5a and 5b, then proceed to step 6.

5a. Connect NEGATIVE (–) BLACK clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal.

5b. Connect POSITIVE (+) RED clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. Never clamp directly to POSITIVE battery terminal or moving part.

6.When clamps are connected properly, turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch to ON.

7.Turn ON the ignition and crank the engine in 5-6 second bursts until engine starts.

8.Turn the Jump-Starter Power Switch back to the OFF position.

9.Disconnect the negative (–) engine or chassis clamp first, then disconnect the positive (+) battery clamp.

FOLLOW ALL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOUND IN THIS MANUAL.

CAUTIONS: RISK OF PROPERTY DAMAGE

•If the connections to the battery’s POSITIVE and NEGATIVE terminals are incorrect, the Reverse Polarity Indicator will light (red) and the unit will sound a beep. Disconnect clamps and reconnect to battery with correct polarity.

•If vehicle fails to start, turn OFF the ignition, turn OFF the Jump-Starter Power Switch, disconnect the jump-start system’s leads and contact a qualified technician to investigate why the engine did not start.

•Recharge this unit fully after each use.

WARNINGS

•Jump-Starter Power Switch should be off prior to jump-starting.

•This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles with 12 volt DC battery systems.

•Never touch red and black clamps together — this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing, and/or explosion.

•Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.

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