Vector VEC023, VEC021AC owner manual First AID, Battery Replacement, Battery Disposal

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WARNINGS

WARNING STATEMENTS IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.

•WHEN WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BATTERIES, ALWAYS MAKE SURE IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY.

•ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT: CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID MAY CAUSE BLINDNESS AND/OR SEVERE BURNS, BE AWARE OF FIRST AID PROCEDURES IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

•THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES BEING RELEASED WHEN LEAD ACID BATTERIES ARE BEING CHARGED OR DISCHARGED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, EXPLOSIVE HAZARD, AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.

•WHEN CHARGING UNIT FROM A 110-VOLT AC ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN ANY WET OR DAMP AREA, MAKE SURE THAT THE OUTLET USED IS PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT INTERRUPT (GFI) SWITCH.

•WHEN CHARGING THE UNIT NEAR WATER, DO NOT ALLOW THE ELECTRICAL CORDS AND OUTLETS TO GET WET OR COME NEAR WATER—ELECTRICAL SHOCK COULD RESULT!

•JUMPSTART PROCEDURES SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED IN A SAFE, DRY, WELL VENTILATED AREA.

•ALWAYS STORE BATTERY CLAMPS IN BUILT-IN HOLSTERS WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER TOUCH BATTERY CLAMPS TOGETHER—THIS CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS SPARKS, POWER ARCING, AND/OR EXPLOSION.

•WHEN USING THIS UNIT IN PROXIMITY TO THE VEHICLE’S BATTERY AND ENGINE, STAND THE UNIT ON A FLAT, STABLE SURFACE, AND BE SURE TO KEEP ALL CLAMPS, CORDS, CLOTHING AND BODY PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING VEHICLE COMPONENTS.

•DO NOT WEAR VINYL CLOTHING WHEN JUMPSTARTING A VEHICLE—FRICTION CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARKS. REMOVE ALL JEWELRY OR METAL OBJECTS THAT COULD CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS OR REACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

•ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE (BLACK) JUMPER CABLE FIRST: FOLLOWED BY THE POSITIVE (RED) JUMPER CABLE.

•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. ALWAYS STORE BATTERY CLAMPS IN BUILT-IN HOLSTERS WHEN NOT IN USE.

•DO NOT EXPOSE BATTERY TO FIRE OR INTENSE HEAT AS IT MAY EXPLODE. 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 SMOKE OR USE INFLAMMABLE ITEMS (MATCHES, CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, ETC.) WHILE WORKING ON A VEHICLE’S BATTERY SYSTEM.

•KEEP UNIT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN (WHETHER STORED, OR IN USE).

FIRST AID:

•SKIN: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER, THEN WASH THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF REDNESS, PAIN, OR IRRITATION OCCURS, SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

•EYES: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY—FOR MINIMUM OF 15 MINUTES—SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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CAUTIONS

CAUTION STATEMENTS ADVISE AGAINST CERTAIN CONDITIONS AND PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLES, APPLIANCES, THE INDUSTRIAL SERIES

900™ JUMPSTART SYSTEM AND/OR THE POWER FORCE™ INVERTER.

•IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT IS DELIVERED IN A PARTIALLY-CHARGED STATE - YOU MUST FULLY CHARGE IT WITH THE SUPPLIED 110-VOLT AC CHARGER FOR A FULL 24 HOURS, BEFORE USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME.

•IMPORTANT: DO NOT OVERCHARGE UNIT, THIS WILL REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.

•USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED CORDS FOR RECHARGING/OPERATING THIS UNIT. DO NOT RECHARGE FOR MORE THAN 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM USING 12-VOLT DC METHOD. RECHARGE UNIT AFTER EACH USE.

•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 CONNECTION TO A POWER SOURCE OR LOAD.

•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.

•DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 10 AMPS.

•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.

•THIS SYSTEM IS NOT DESIGNED TO BE USED AS A REPLACEMENT FOR A VEHICULAR BATTERY. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMPSTART A VEHICLE THAT DOES NOT HAVE A BATTERY INSTALLED.

•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.

•EXCESSIVE ENGINE CRANKING CAN DAMAGE A VEHICLE’S STARTER MOTOR. IF THE ENGINE FAILS TO START AFTER THE RECOMMENDED NUMBER OF ATTEMPTS. DISCONTINUE JUMPSTART PROCEDURE AND LOOK FOR OTHER PROBLEMS THAT MAY NEED TO BE CORRECTED.

•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.

•CHECK UNIT PERIODICALLY FOR WEAR AND TEAR. REPLACE WORN OR DEFECTIVE PARTS IMMEDIATELY - CONTACT VECTOR™ CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT (954) 923-1155.

•DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMPSTART A FROZEN BATTERY.

•NEVER SUBMERGE THIS UNIT IN WATER.

•DO NOT USE INVERTER WITH POSITIVE GROUND ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS (THE MAJORITY OF MODERN AUTOMOBILES, RVS, AND TRUCKS ARE NEGATIVE GROUND). NOTE: REVERSE POLARITY CONNECTION WILL RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE JUMPSTART SYSTEM.

•THIS UNIT WILL NOT OPERATE APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT THAT PRODUCE HEAT, SUCH AS HAIR DRYERS, MICROWAVE OVENS, AND TOASTERS.

BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO RETURN UNIT TO VECTOR™ CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT: CONTACT (954) 923-1155

BATTERY DISPOSAL:

THIS UNIT CONTAINS A MAINTENANCE-FREE, SEALED, NON-SPILLABLE, LEAD ACID BATTERY WHICH MUST BE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY. SOME STATES REQUIRE RECYCLING. DISPOSAL QUESTION? IN USA, CALL 1-800-RE-USE-PB (783-7372), OR VECTOR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT (954)923-1155.