Vector VEC37R User Manual

VEC137R

RESCUE SPOTLIGHT

500,000 CANDLE POWER

CORDED-CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE SPOTLIGHT

WITH BUILT-IN STAND AND AREA UTILITY LIGHT

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USING, READ AND
UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS
YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

TEL [phone] • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • FAX [phone]

www.vectormfg.com

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NOTE: This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. Initial charge time
18-20 hours, using AC charger. Recharge after each use.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS:

Contains non-spillable, sealed, lead acid battery. Must be recycled or disposed of properly.

DO NOT

battery or short circuit, as this may cause the battery to leak or get hot,
causing personal injury.

Please read Instruction Manual completely for all safety and warning instructions.

dispose of batteries in fire, as this may result in an explosion.

Any disposal questions call toll-free [phone].

DO NOT open

WARNINGS:
USE ONLY WITH CHARGER PROVIDED WITH UNIT.
DURING AC RECHARGE OR DC RECHARGE:

a) Never turn on while charging.
b) After recharge – disconnect cord and wait 5 minutes before use.

DO NOT OVERCHARGE:

a) AC recharge 15 hours.
b) DC recharge 3 hours maximum.

1. Do not substitute power cords or adapters. Only recharge with supplied AC and DC
recharge adapters. Recharge adapters for this unit supply 12 volts DC.

charge with adapters other than the ones supplied with this
unit.

2. Do not submerge in water. This unit is not waterproof - it is water resistant.

3. Do not overcharge battery.

4. Do not operate spotlight while recharging. This will prevent battery recharge and
overheat the charging adapters.

5. Lens gets very hot when spotlight is operating. Do not touch lens - keep children away
from spotlight.

6. Keep combustibles away from spotlight lens - extreme heat can cause fires. This is not a
toy!

7. Keep sharp objects away from glass lens - it is breakable.

8. Do not drop or throw spotlight, it contains glass and a sealed lead acid battery.

9. Dispose of unusable batteries in a responsible manner (see battery disposal section).

10. Make sure that during recharge, cords are protected from damage.

11. Do not crush, cut, pull or expose recharge adapter cords to extreme heat.

12. Keep recharge cords away from sharp edges. Position recharge cords so that they do
not become entangled or become a safety hazard.

Do not re-

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on purchasing the Vector Rescue SpotLight, an advanced design combination
spotlight and area light. It instantly converts use from a powerful spotlight to a soft, long-lasting
area light. It uses a powerful, proven-technology, rechargeable, non-spillable, sealed, lead acid
battery that allows for years of dependable use, recharge after recharge. It was designed from
the ground up to be the most versatile and practical light for travel, camping, picnicking, tailgate
parties and boating. This spotlight gives you the kind of light you need, when and where you
need it.

Two recharge adapters are supplied with the spotlight. It is rechargeable from either a 12 volt DC
accessory outlet, or from any 110/120 volt 60 Hz AC outlet. This permits recharge flexibility for
use around home, business or in the field. 12 volt DC power is available from most vehicles,
boats, jump starters and portable battery packs. Vector has a variety of portable power products
that would make ideal companions.

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1. FEATURES

• Recharges from 12 volt DC accessory outlet using DC adapter

• Corded function allows for 12 volt corded use while charging

• Small, swivel “eyeball” area light provides up to 15 hours of operation

• Powerful, prefocused, replaceable quartz halogen bulb in spotlight

• Rubber safety guard (bezel) protects spotlight

• Recharges from North American Standard 110/120 volt AC, 60 Hz, AC outlet

• Three-way power switch - spotlight, off and area light

• Comfortable 2 position adjustable handle

• Adjustable, folding stand provides stability on tabletops and other flat surfaces

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

WORK STAND

2. OPERATION

A three-position switch (spotlight, off, area light) controls on/off operation of both lights. The
spotlight can be continuously lit for up to 25 minutes on a full battery charge. The area light can
be lit for up to 15 hours on a full battery charge. The unit may be operated during DC recharge
only. Figure 1 shows locations of the handle, adjustable stand. Figure 2 rear view, shows spot­light/off/area light switch, area light and handle lock button.

FOLDED HANDLE

HOUSING SCREWS

AREA LIGHT

AREA LIGHT/
SPOTLIGHT SWITCH

RUBBER BEZEL

HANDLE LOCK
BUTTON

The handle adjusts to two different positions. The handle is released from either locked position
by pressing on the handle lock button (located near two handle screws) and rotating the handle
to the new position. When the handle is close to the body of the light (folded) the Rescue Spot is
carried with the weight of the unit below the handle. When the handle is rotated perpendicular
to the body of the unit, the unit is carried pistol-style with the unit’s weight on top. It is your choice
of operating positions, depending on your needs and comfort.

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

RECHARGE
PORT AND PLUG

2 POSITION

ADJUSTABLE HANDLE

HANDLE LOCK

AREA LIGHT

BUTTON

3. CHARGING

Charging or operating with 12 volt DC Adapter - Plug the DC fused recharge/power
adapter (included) into the barrel receptacle on the back of the spotlight body, and then insert
the 12 volt DC plug into the 12 volt DC outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source.
Make sure the locking trigger switch is in the off position. Allow approximately 3 hours charging
time, if the engine is running. You may use the spotlight while its internal battery is recharging.

Spotlight can operate directly with a DC power cord - Operation from external 12
volt DC source, with at least 10 amp capacity, will allow for area light or spotlight operation and
internal battery to charge simultaneously.

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