Vector VEC011 Automobile Battery Charger User Manual


 
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Recharge Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Worklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Unit as a Jump-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Unit as a 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Worklight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Worklight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
START-IT
®
Jump-Starter.
This compact jump-starter
is unique in the amount of energy it can supply for its size. The internal battery is a
high density sealed, lead-acid battery that stores and delivers energy comparable
to full sized ordinary jump-starters. Please read this guide carefully before use to
ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit or items that you are
using it with.
The
START-IT
®
Jump-Starter
is a compact, durable, portable jump-start system
for vehicles and boats that have a standard 12 volt battery system. This self-
contained, rechargeable system will start most vehicles and boats without the need
for a host vehicle or 120 volt AC power supply. It can also be used as a safe,
portable source of 12 volt DC electric power in remote locations and/or emergency
situations. It is ideal for use with 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable
products and DC/AC power inverters.
FEATURES
Keyless ON/OFF safety Jump-Starter Power Switch
Cordless/rechargeable, includes AC and DC charging adapters
Built-in non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy duty, 9 amp/hour, sealed,
lead-acid battery
Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
Heavy duty, industrial grade copper clamps, and #6AWG jumper cables with
exclusive recessed cable holsters
Exclusive clamp tabs that keep jumper cables out of the way until they are needed
Easy-to-read LED battery charge status indicators
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