Vector VEC256 owner manual CHARGING/RECHARGING the Battery Pack, AC Recharge of Battery Pack

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-dis- charge 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 its 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.

FIGURE 4	CONTACTS
	RECHARGE PORT
	RECHARGE LED

RELEASE BUTTON

110 VOLT AC WALL ADAPTOR

To remove the battery pack from the compressor body for charging: Make sure the trigger switch is OFF. Press both battery pack release buttons at the same time. Pull the battery pack down away from the compressor body. Insert the barrel connector of the AC Adapter into the battery pack receptacle (Recharge Port). Plug the AC Adapter into a 110 VAC stan- dard household receptacle. Observe the red LED lights. Charge for the recommended time. Do not overcharge! Disconnect and store the AC Recharge Adapter from the battery pack and AC source when not in use.

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