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VEC1086B
SMART AUTOMATIC
BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
12 VOLT 2/4/6 AMPERE CHARGE RATES WITH
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES
GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS
REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR
CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.
2. T
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PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Another person should be close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Fresh water and soap should be nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes. 3. Wear eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes or skin while working with a battery. If acid particles or corrosion gets into eyes immediately flood eye with cold water (Eye Wash Station) for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.
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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: 1. Position AC and DC cords/cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or other moving engine parts. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury. 3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG, N,-) post. 4. Determine which battery post is
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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1086B 2/4/6 AMP 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 6 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps. It is designed for charging only 12 volt lead-acid batteries - conventional automotive, maintenance free, marine deep cycle and Gel - used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers/garden
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FIGURE 3 FRONT VIEW WARNINGS: THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS CHARGER. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT! IT MUST BE RETURNED TO VECTOR FOR PROFESSIONAL TESTING AND REPAIR. OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY. Contact the Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll free: (866) 584-5504 for further information. FIGURE 3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FUNCTIONS 2/4/6 AMP - allows the user to select the charger rate based on battery size. This selection a
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CHARGE RATE SELECTION After charger clamps are correctly connected, plug in the charger to an AC outlet and the power indicator lights. Select proper charge current rate based on battery size. Press the 2/4/6 AMP push button and the charger will begin charging at 2 amps. Pressing the 2/4/6 AMP push button again will advance the charge rate to 4A, then 6A. Pressing the switch again will turn OFF the charger output. CHARGING THE BATTERY 1. Press 2/4/6 AMP button to begin charging at 2 amps rate;
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INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTERY • If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the FAULT LED will light. • If FAULT LED light comes on, Vector recommends you take your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation. BATTERY NOT ACCEPTING A CHARGE • Make sure that the charger is plugged into a "live" 110/120VAC outlet and Power LED is lit. • Unplug charger and check battery connections - ensure that there is a good connection at the battery terminal and/or vehicle chass
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WARRANTY This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than described herein. This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers
