Vector VEC021STC owner manual EASY, STEP-BY-STEP JUMP-STARTING Instructions

2.1EASY, STEP-BY-STEP JUMP-STARTING INSTRUCTIONS

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

2.Remove booster clamps from protective holster (Figure 2): simply squeeze the

handles and pull down on the clamp.		FIGURE 2
3. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED
SYSTEM (NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED
TO CHASSIS).
3a.	Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery’s
	positive terminal.
3b.	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. If the audible alarm sounds, the polarity is not correct. Reverse the connections.

4.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 3a and 3b above with steps 4a and 4b, then proceed to steps 6 through 8 below.

4a. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle’s battery negative terminal

4b. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body

part. DO NOT CLAMP DIRECTLY TO POSITIVE BATTERY TERMINAL OR MOVING PART

5.A five (5) second delay is built into this jump-starter unit after the clamp connections are made. This delay is designed to reduce the possibility of sparking upon connection. We recommend waiting one (1) minute after making the clamp connections prior to attempting to start vehicle.

6.Start vehicle (do not turn key for longer than 3-5 seconds).

7.After vehicle starts, remove clamps (disconnect the frame or engine clamp first, followed by the battery cable) and replace them in the built-in storage holsters. Squeeze the handles and slide the clamp into position and release your grip

CAUTION:

1.If engine fails to start, leave ignition key turned off and disconnect the negative (-) clamp first, then the positive (+) clamp. Try again later – the engine may be flooded.

2.Recharge jump-start system after each use.

WARNING:

•Always disconnect the engine or frame jumper clamp first; followed by the battery jumper clamp

•Never allow red and black clamps to touch each other or another common metal conductor this could cause damage to the unit and/or create sparking/explosion hazard

•There is a risk of explosive gases being released when batteries are charged or discharged, failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosive hazard, and/or personal injury

•Always use protective eyewear when using this product: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns

•Keep out of children’s reach

•ALWAYS store battery clamps in built-in holsters when not in use and never touch battery clamps together, this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion

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