Vector VEC021ST User Manual

VEC021ST

4140 S.W. 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

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Toll Free: [phone]

www.vectormfg.com

START-IT

™

JUMPSTART SYSTEM & POWER SUPPLY

PORTABLE, CORDLESS, RECHARGEABLE 12-VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY

OWNER’S MANUAL

INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR 110 VOLT AC POWER INVERTER OPTION

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS

PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S

BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

COMPLETELY

PORTABLE,

SAFE AND

CONVENIENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

2. USING START-IT™ AS A JUMPSTART SYSTEM

2.1 Easy, Step-by-Step Jumpstarting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

3. CHARGING/RECHARGING

3.1 110/120-Volt AC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.2 12-Volt DC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.3 110/120-Volt AC Charging Using VEC070 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-Volt 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

6.1Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

7. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

WARRANTY

2 Year Extended Warranty

2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

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 those
described herein.
This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty
does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. will not be responsible for any
amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances. Incidental and
consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to units
from misuse or incorrect installation. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products, other than accessories, may be returned postage prepaid to
Vector Manufacturing. Any defective product, other than accessories, that is returned to Vector
Manufacturing within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge. If such a product is
returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date, Vector Manufacturing will
repair the unit or, at its option, replace it free of charge.
If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at Vector Manufacturing’s
option. A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The
repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period.
The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days. During the
warranty period, Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, bulbs, fuses and batteries, defects resulting from
normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure
to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our service facility, alterations, unauthorized use or repair,
neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and Acts of God.
If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our Technical Support Department at [phone]
or TOLL FREE at 866-584-5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may also
contact us through our website at www.vectormfg.com.
STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the exclusions orlimitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal
rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.
TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Vector Manufacturing Technical Support
by telephone, fax or mail. We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the
unit. When returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy)
and a description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the unit,
we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.

WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing.
Enter “VEC021ST” as Model and Jumpstarter& Power Supply/12V DC Power Supply as “Product Type”.
All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be registered within (30) days of purchase to activate this
warranty. Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE / VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.

4140 SW 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

PH: 954-584-4446 • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • Fax: [phone].

You may also contact us at our web site www.vectormfg.com.

WARRANTY MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF PRODUCT PURCHASE DATE.

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

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 POLARITY OF CLAMP CONNECTIONS.

FIRST AID:

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

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

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

OF 15 MINUTES—SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

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