Vector VEC1093 A Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

12 VOLT 2/10/20/40 AMP CHARGE RATES WITH 100 AMP ENGINE START,

ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION FUNCTIONS

• 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 V 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 anything other than 12 volt
rechargeable types of batteries. Charging batteries with other voltage ratings or “non-rechargeable” 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. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. Wire size is AWG#10 (10 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG#8 for distances over 100 feet.

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

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

qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; contact a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in 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 charger controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not operate charger in rain or snow or use when wet .

10. Never charge a frozen battery.

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This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1093 A

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VEC1093 A

California Proposition 65:

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

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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..

FIGURE 1A FIGURE 1B

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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.

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.

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PREPARING TO CHARGE

1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to vehicle 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 or skin.

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, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging
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. Gas can be forcefully blown away by
using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material such as a fan.

7. Make sure the initial charging rate is not over battery manufacturer's suggestion.

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 charger clamps only when AC cord is unplugged.

2. Never allow clamps to touch each other.

3. Attach clips to battery posts and check for a secure connection. This will hold the clamps securely 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 away from hood hinges, doors, or moving engine parts to reduce risk of damage.
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) terminal 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) terminal 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, first turn off charger, remove clamps, then disconnect AC cord. See operating instructions

for length of charge information.

i. Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.

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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Congratulations and thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1093 A 2/10/20/40 Amp 12 Volt Smart Battery
Charger with 100 amp Engine Start with Alternator Voltage Check and Battery Recondition functions. With proper care
and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 40
amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps and 100 amps of engine starting power. It is designed for charging only 12
volt lead-acid batteries - maintenance free, conventional automotive, marine deep cycle and gel - that are usually used
in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers and garden tractors, motorcycles, personal
watercraft, snowmobile, ATVs, trucks and various commercial applications.
Vector Smart Chargers are microprocessor-based and have a charge curve that has three stages. (See FIGURE 2)

Vector Smart Chargers are microprocessor-based and have a charge curve that has three stages. (See Figure 2). Stage
One - Rapid Start Charge- delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 Volt battery and
allows for quick engine starting in just 1 minutes (based on midsize vehicle battery at 50% charge level). When battery
reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will automatically move into Stage 2 of the charging
process. Stage Two- Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined
voltage. During the phase, voltage absorption regulation charge, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual
charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer. Stage Three- Top-Off
Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe,
effective 100% battery charge (step-down regulation mode); Ideal for topping off batteries that have been in storage.

FIGURE 2 - CHARGE CURVE

FEATURES

• The unit has four charge rate settings, controlled by a 2/10/20/40 switch button:

a) 2 amps: smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobile, motorcycles, etc.
b) 10 amps: middle sized batteries such as in small cars.
c) 20 amps: automobile batteries.
d) 40 amps: large truck batteries, banks of RV batteries.

• Microprocessor controlled for proper operation and for fault detection.

• Large Lighted Digital Display, shows charging current, and codes that indicate faults, and modes of operation and

timeout of functions.

• High Frequency operation for pure DC output.

• Rapid charging three stage output.

• Heavy-duty cables and clamps are corrosion-resistant.

• Connect to side or top-mount battery terminals.

• Rugged case with baked on finish, plus sturdy carry handle.

• Self storage of cables and clamps.

• Ideal during winter season when vehicle's starting performance is reduced by cold or extreme weather conditions.

• Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs.

• Battery Recondition mode provides "desulfation" of battery plates to improve battery performance.

• Alternator Voltage Check can determine if the alternator output is within a typical voltage range.

Stage One

BEEP

BEEP

OFF

Stage Two

Stage Three

(CHARGING COMPLETE LED LIT)

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