Vector VEC255 owner manual CHARGING/RECHARGING the Battery Pack, AC Recharge of Battery Pack

The DC Power Adapter has a fused DC plug and connecting cord stored inside the DC Power Adapter. To use the DC Power Adapter, first remove the DC plug from it’s storage in the adapter. Deploy the cord from storage, and connect the DC Power Adapter to the compressor. Make sure it snaps into position. Connect the DC plug to a 12 VDC source. To remove the DC Power Adapter, press it’s release buttons and the Adapter will separate from the compressor. Put the DC Plug and cord in the Adapter for storage after use.

FIGURE 3 CONTACT

FUSED DC

PLUG

RELEASE

BUTTON

5.CHARGING/RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life. All lead-acid batteries suffer from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the Battery Pack is not in use Vector recommends that the battery is recharged at least every 60 days.

All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use. If a battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be reduced.

NOTE: Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges will reduce battery life. Overcharging will reduce battery life. Never charge for more than 24 hours.

The time required to fully recharge the battery pack depends on the charge status of the battery after it’s use. If the battery is discharged from recent use recharge the battery for 8 hours.

5.1 AC RECHARGE OF BATTERY PACK

AC Recharge requires the use of the supplied AC/DC Adapter. The AC adapter must be powered from 110 volt AC, 60 Hz North American standard AC receptacles. The battery pack must be removed from the compressor body to gain access to the recharge port.

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