Vector VEC025MY, VEC025MB User Manual

4140 S.W. 28th Way

Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

VEC025MB
VEC025MY

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

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START-IT

™

JUMPSTART SYSTEM & POWER SUPPLY

PORTABLE, CORDLESS, RECHARGEABLE 12 volt DC POWER SUPPLY

OWNER’S MANUAL

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.

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 Volt AC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.2 12 volt DC Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.3 110 Volt AC Charging Using VEC070 Automatic 1.5 Amp Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

3.4 Estimated Battery Life . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.3 Operation as a 110 Volt AC Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

5. EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

6. BATTERY REPLACEMENT

6.1Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

7. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8. REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

WARRANTY

120 Day Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Year Extended Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Rev. 1/00

WARNINGS

JUMPSTART PROCEDURES SHOULD ONLY BE PERFORMED IN A SAFE, DRY, WELL

VENTILATED AREA OR COMPARTMENT. ANY HATCH OR ENGINE COMPARTMENT

SHOULD BE OPEN AND OR WELL VENTILATED TO REDUCE RUSK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY.

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

• 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.

• 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.

• WHEN CHARGING UNIT FROM A 110 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.

• 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!

• 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.

• WHEN USING THIS UNIT IN PROXIMITY TO THE VESSEL'S OR VEHICLE’S BATTERY AND ENGINE, STAND THE
UNIT ON AC FLAT, STABLE SURFACE, AND BE SURE TO KEEP ALL CLAMPS, CORDS, CLOTHING AND BODY
PARTS AWAY FROM MOVING VEHICLE COMPONENTS.

• DO NOT WEAR VINYL CLOTHING WHEN JUMPSTARTING A VESSEL OR VEHICLE—FRICTION CAN CAUSE
DANGEROUS STATIC ELECTRICITY SPARKS. REMOVE ALL JEWELRY OR METAL OBJECTS THAT COULD
CAUSE SHORT CIRCUITS OR REACT WITH BATTERY ACID.

• ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE

(BLACK) JUMPER CABLE FIRST: FOLLOWED BY THE POSITIVE (RED)

JUMPER CABLE.

• 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.

• 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).

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

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

FIRST AID:

• 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.

•

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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3 YEAR EXTENDED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM

Certain Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products are eligible to be covered to the original purchaser only, for three
(3) years from the date of purchase, to be free of defects in materials or workmanship. Vector Manufacturing,
Ltd. disclaims any liability for consequential damages. In no event will Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. be responsible
for any amount of damages beyond the amount paid for the product at retail. In the event of a defective item,
please ship the item to us, prepaid, with an explanation of the problem, your name, address and daytime tele­phone number. Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. will, at its option, replace or repair the defective part.

The following situations are not covered under this warranty:

✓ Cost of shipment to Vector Manufacturing, Ltd.
✓ Normal wear and tear, including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or

exposure to sunlight.

✓ Damage caused by misuse, abuse, neglect, alterations, repairs by unauthorized persons, or failure to

follow recommended care and use instructions.

✓ Bulbs, fuses and batteries.

Please activate my Extended Warranty for Model VEC025MB or VEC025MY

Name ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Street Address _________________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________ State______________________ Zip code___________________
Phone________________________ Fax___________________________ E-mail ______________________________

Item Purchased _________________________________ Date of Purchase _____________________________________
Store Where Purchased __________________________ UPC Number from package (12 digits)___________________

Form of Payment (VEC025MB or VEC025MY US$25) Check Money Order

All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be registered within (10) days of purchase to activate this warranty.
Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, and a check or money order
for US$25 made payable to Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., to:

ATTN: CUSTOMER SERVICE

VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.

4140 S.W. 28th WAY

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

WARRANTY MUST BE PURCHASED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PRODUCT PURCHASE DATE.

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

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