Vector VEC020 owner manual EMERGENCY/WORK Light, Battery Replacement, Battery Disposal, Cell Phone

CAUTIONS

CAUTION STATEMENTS ADVISE AGAINST CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLES, APPLIANCES, AND/OR THE START-IT Compact Pro™ JUMPSTART SYSTEM.

1.IMPORTANT: Although this unit is delivered in a partially-charged state, you must fully charge it with the supplied 110/120 volt AC charger for a full 24 hours before using it for the first time. You cannot overcharge the unit using the AC charger method.

2.Use only the supplied cords/adapters for recharging this unit. Do not recharge for more than 3-4 hours maximum using 12 volt DC method. Recharge unit after each use.

3.All On/Off switches should be in the OFF position when the unit is charging or not in use. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connecting to a power source or load.

4.Never insert anything other than the supplied power/recharging cords or recommended appliance power/recharging cords into the 12 volt DC charging/power socket on this unit. Do not use any accessory that is not recommended or provided by the manufacturer.

5.Do not use this unit to operate appliances that draw more than 20 amps.

6.This system is designed to be used only on vehicles with 12 volt DC battery systems. Do not connect to a 6 volt or 24 volt battery system.

7.This system is not designed to be used as a replacement for a vehicular battery. Do not attempt to operate a vehicle that does not have a battery installed.

8.Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jumpstarted. Before jumpstarting, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external starting assistance is advised.

9.Excessive engine cranking can damage a vehicle’s starter motor. If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jumpstart procedures and look for other problems that may need to be corrected.

10.Although this unit contains a non-spillable battery, it is recommended that unit be kept upright during storage, use and recharging. To avoid possible damage that may shorten the unit’s working life, protect it from direct sunlight, direct heat, and/or moisture.

11.Check unit periodically for wear and tear. Replace worn or defective parts immediate- ly. Contact Vector® customer service department at (954) 584-4446.

12.Do not attempt to jumpstart a frozen battery.

13.Never submerge this unit in water.

5.2 ESTIMATED 12 VOLT DC USAGE TIMES

Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation times when using a fully charged system.

Table II - START-IT Compact Pro™ as a 12 Volt DC Power Supply

APPLIANCE TYPE	ESTIMATED POWER	ESTIMATED USAGE
CONSUMPTION (IN WATTS)		TIME (IN HOURS)
CELL PHONE	>1	30-80 hrs. Talk Time
FLUORESCENT LIGHT	8-15	15
RADIO, FAN, DEPTH FINDER	9	14
CAMCORDER, VCR	15	8
POWER TOOLS, BILGE PUMP	24	5
ELECTRIC COOLER	48	3
AIR COMPRESSOR, CAR VACUUM	80	1.0
SPOTLIGHT	100	9 hrs.

NOTE:ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND BASED UPON FULLY CHARGED UNIT.

6. EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT

The Emergency/Work light (Figure 1) is controlled by it’s On/Off switch. Make sure the lamp is turned Off when the unit is being recharged or stored.

7. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

It is recommended that the unit be returned to Vector® Customer Service for battery replacement: Contact (954) 584-4446 ext. 19.

7.1 BATTERY DISPOSAL:

THIS UNIT CONTAINS A MAINTENANCE-FREE, SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE, LEAD ACID BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. ALL STATES REQUIRE RECYCLING. DISPOSAL QUESTIONS? IN USA, CALL 1-877-288-7722.

WARNINGS:

•DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY IN FIRE AS THIS MAY RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION.

•BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE BATTERY, PROTECT EXPOSED TERMINALS WITH HEAVY-DUTY ELECTRICAL TAPE TO PREVENT SHORTING (SHORTING CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR FIRE)

•DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY TO FIRE OR INTENSE HEAT AS IT MAY EXPLODE

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