Vector VEC1087 A Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

12 VOLT 2/6/10 AMP CHARGE RATES

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

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. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published by the battery

manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review
cautionary markings on these products and on engine.

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY

1. Use this charger for charging a 12 VOLT LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage
electrical system other than in automotive applications. Do not use this battery charger for other types of batteries,

these may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire,

electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.

4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension cord could result

in a risk of fire and electric shock.

If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a. That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. That wire size is AWG #14 (14 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG #12 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace immediately.

6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take

it to a qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning. Turning

off controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not expose charger to rain, snow or use when wet.

10. Never charge a frozen battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1087 AA

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: [phone] • FAX: [phone] • TOLL-FREE 866-584-5504

VEC1087 A

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

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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.

4. If battery acid contacts skin or clothing, wash immediately with soap and water.

5. NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine.

6. CAUTION: Dropping metal tool or other object onto battery may cause spark, short-circuit battery or other electrical
components and may cause explosion.

7. Remove personal metal items such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches when working with a lead-acid battery.
Lead-acid batteries can produce a short-circuit current high enough to cause a severe burn.

GROUND AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION

Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with an AC cord having grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded 110/120VAC outlet
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. (See Figure 1.)

This battery charger is for use on a 110/120VAC circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug shown in
FIGURE 1A. If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporary adapter (like the adapter shown in FIGURE 1B),
may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle as shown in FIGURE 1B. The temporary adapter should be
used ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green-colored rigid ear or tab extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. Make
certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter
ground tab to outlet cover plate and connect to grounded outlet.

GROUNDING PIN (A)

ADAPTER (B)

GROUNDING
MEANS

METAL SCREW

USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA. IF A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE IS
NOT AVAILABLE, DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A
QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

DANGER! NEVER alter AC cord or plug – if it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified

electrician. Improper connection may result in an electric shock.

DANGER!

Before using adapter as shown (FIGURE 1B), be sure the center screw of outlet plate is grounded.

FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1B

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PREPARING TO CHARGE

1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual.

2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal
from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

3. Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes.

4. Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer. This helps purge
excessive gas from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps (maintenance free), carefully follow
manufacturer's charging instructions.

5. Study all battery manufacturers' specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging
and recommended rates of charge.

6. Area around battery should be well ventilated while battery is being charged.

7. Make sure the initial charging rate does not exceed battery manufacturers requirement.

CHARGER LOCATION

1. Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.

2. NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and
damage charger.

3. NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery.

4. NEVER operate charger in a closed-in area or restrict ventilation in any way.

5. Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.

6. Do not set a battery on top of charger.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

1. Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after removing AC cord from electric outlet.

2. Never allow clamps to touch each other.

3. Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection. This will hold clamps securely on terminals
and helps to reduce risk of sparking.

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:

a. Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or moving engine part.
b. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury to persons.
c. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than

NEGATIVE (NEG, N,-) post.

d. Determine which post of battery is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis

as in most vehicles), see (e). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (f).

e. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS, P, +) post

of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect

clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block.

f. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -)

ungrounded post of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery.

Do not connect clip to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the
frame or engine block.

g. When disconnecting charger, turn switches to off, disconnect AC cord, remove clamp from vehicle chassis, and then

remove clamp from battery terminal.
h. See operating instructions for length of charge information.
i. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.