Vector Start-IT VECO21 ST Owner's Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS 1
CAUTIONS 2
FEATURES 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4

1. INTRODUCTION 5

2. USING START-IT TM AS A JUMPSTART SYSTEM

2.1 Easy, Step-by-Step Jumpstarting Instructions 6

3. CHARGING/RECHARGING

3.1 110/1 20-Volt AC Charging 8

3.2 12-Volt DC Charging 8

3.3 110/120-Volt AC Charging Using VECO7O Automatic 1.5 Amp Battery Charger

9

3.4 Estimated Battery Life 9

4. OPERATING AS A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

4.1 Operating as a 12-Vail DC Power Supply 9

4.2 Estimated 12-Volt DC Usage Times 10

4.3 Operation as a 110/120-Volt AC Power Supply 10

5. EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT 10

6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

6.1 Battery Disposal 11

7. SPECIFICATIONS 11

WARRANTY

120 Day Limited Warranty 12
3 Year Extended Warranty 13

WARNINGS

WARNING STATEMENTS IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES

THAT MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE

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

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. WHEN CHARGING UNIT FROM A 110/120-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.

5. 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!

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

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

12. 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).

13. DO NOT SMOKE OR USE INFLAMMABLE ITEMS (MATCHES, CIGARETTE LIGHTERS, ETC.) WHILE WORKING
ON A VEHICLE*S BATTERY SYSTEM.

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

15. IF AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS - DO NOT TURN ON SAFETY SWITCH. REVERSE CLAMP CONNECTIONS

POLARITY.

FIRST AID:

1. SKIN: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER, THEN WASH

2. EYES: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY—FOR MINIMUM OF 15

THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF REDNESS, PAIN, OR IRRITATION OCCURS, SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

MINUTES—SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

CAUTIONS

CAUTION STATEMENTS ADVISE AGAINST CERTAIN CONDITIONS
AND PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLES,
APPLIANCES, AND/OR THE START-IT JUMPSTART SYSTEM.

1. IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT IS DELIVERED IN A PARTIALLY-CHARGED STATE - YOU MUST FULLY
CHARGE IT WITH THE SUPPLIED 110/120-VOLT AC CHARGER FOR A FULL 24 HOURS, BEFORE USING IT
FOR THE FIRST TIME.

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE DC APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 20 AMPS.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. CHECK UNIT PERIODICALLY FOR WEAR AND TEAR. REPLACE WORN OR DEFECTIVE PARTS IMMEDIATELY
CONTACT VECTOR® CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT: [phone] OR TOLL FREE NUMBER:
[phone] XT. 19.

13. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO JUMPSTART A FROZEN BATTERY.

14. NEVER SUBMERGE THIS UNIT IN WATER.

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

TM

BATTERY REPLACEMENT:

IT IS RECOMMENDED TO RETURN UNIT TO VECTOR® CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR BATTERY REPLACEMENT:
CONTACT [phone] EXT. 19, OR TOLL-FREE [phone]

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 QUESTIONS? IN USA, CALL 1 -877-288-7722.

FEATURES

!! Heavy duty, professional quality

! Easy-to-use: emergency jumpstarter for cars, light trucks, let skis, snowmobiles, farm equipment, airplanes, boats, small SUVs and
RVs (almost any 12-volt battery system)

! Provides INSTANT 12-VOLT DC POWER — whenever, and wherever it*s needed

! Ideal for farm/ranch, home, tailgate parties, beach, picnic, campsite, wilderness, utility power outages, emergency repair, etc

! Sturdy and compact unit provides up to 50 hours of completely portable 12-volt DC power

! Built-in cigarette lighter-type socket for use with 12-volt DC accessories or DC/AC Inverter for use with 110/120-volt AC

accessories

!! Portable, safe & convenient — goes where extension cords can*t reach and utility power is not available

! ON/OFF safety power switch (no key required, no key to get lost)

!! Built in audible reverse polarity alarm

!! Cordless/rechargeable — includes charging cords for standard 110/120-volt AC wall socket, and vehicle*s 12-volt DC accessory

outlet

!! Powerful — 400 instantaneous cranking amps; 1 200 peak amps

! Solid-state, automatic operation and built-in circuit protection

!! Safe to use, transport, and store

! Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, 19 amp hour sealed battery

! Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation

! Molded high-impact case is tough and durable

!! Built-in, Heavy-duty, industrial grade copper clamps and jumper cables - with exclusive spring-loaded, quick-release
storage holsters

! 110/120-volt AC charger is Underwriter Laboratories safety tested and listed

! Easy-to-read LED, battery charging/status indicators

! Built-in halogen work/emergency light with ultra-bright krypton bulb for roadside repairs and use in remote location without utility

power