Vector VEC1095A Owner's Manual

SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

12 VOLT 2/10/25 AMP WITH 75 AMP ENGINE START

ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION

FUNCTIONS

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

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 SAFETY

1. Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical sys-

tem other than in a starter-motor application. DO not use this battery charger for dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home appliances. These batteries 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#14 (14 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG#12 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - take to a qualified service technician for replacement of 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

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

VEC1095A

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

FREE 866-584-5504

VEC1095A

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

US Patent No. 6,822,425

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.

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.

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.

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.

FIGURE 1

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GROUNDING PIN (A)

ADAPTER (B)

GROUNDING
MEANS

METAL SCREW

PREPARING TO CHARGE

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

2. If necessary, 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 manufacturer’s specified level. 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' precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommend­ed charging rates.

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 non-metallic material such as a fan.

7. Make sure the initial charging rate does not exceed manufacturer’s recommendation.

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 cells with battery acid.

4. NEVER operate charger in a restricted or non-ventilated area.

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 unplugging AC cord from 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:

1. Position AC and DC cords/cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or other moving engine parts.

2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury.

3. Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,
N,-) post.

4. Determine which battery post is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in
most vehicles), see (5). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6).

5. 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
clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.

6. For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post
of battery. Connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.

7. When disconnecting charger, disconnect AC cord first. Then remove clamps from vehicle chassis from
battery terminal.

8. Refer to operating instructions for length of charge information.

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

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FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR
BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

1. Check polarity of battery posts for top-mounted battery connectors, the Positive posts (marked POS,P, +) usually has

a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N,-). For side-mounted battery connections, the
Positive terminal is red, the Negative terminal is black.

2. Attach a 24-inch (minimum length) 6 AWG insulated battery cable to the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N,-).

3. Connect the Positive (RED) battery clamp to the Positive battery connector (marked POS,P, + or red).

4. Stand as far back from the battery as possible, and do not face battery when making final connection.

5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the neg­ative terminal.

6. Set the charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size.

7. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection
while as far away from battery as practical.

8. A marine (boat) battery must be removed and charged on shore. To charge it on board requires equipment specially
designed for marine use.

NOTE: T

his equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part

15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residen­tial installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guar­antee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver

- Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help

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