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FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the

responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than

those described herein.
This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in

materials and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The

warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any

amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances. Incidental

and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to

units from misuse or incorrect installation. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power

sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products, other than accessories, may be returned postage prepaid to

manufacturer. Any defective product, other than accessories, that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days

of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge. If such a product is returned more than 30 days

but less than five years from the purchase date, manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it

free of charge.
If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option. A

unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or

replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period. The customer

is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days. During the warranty period,

manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, bulbs, fuses and batteries, defects resulting from

normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or

exposure to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our service facility, alterations, unauthorized

use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and

Acts of God.
If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call Technical Support at (866) 584-5504 for general

repair information and charges, if applicable. You may also contact us through our website at

www.vectormfg.com.
STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations on

how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,

so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal

rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.
TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax or

mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit. When

returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy) and a

description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the unit, we will

make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.
WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing,

Ltd. Enter “VEC1098A” as Model and “4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart Automatic Battery Charger” as

Product Type. All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty.

Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE  

4140 SW 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

• TOLL FREE: (866) 584-5504 • FAX: (954) 584-5556 •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

BD022405

4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart

BATTERY CHARGER

WITH 150 AMP ENGINE START, ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE

CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION FUNCTIONS

VEC1098A

USER’S MANUAL 

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

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

Toll Free: (866) 584-5504

VEC1098A_Manual_022405  2/24/05  6:08 PM  Page 12

Summary of Contents for 4/10/20/50 Amp 12 Volt Smart

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Page 2: ...l For a battery without cell caps maintenance free carefully follow manufacturer s charging instructions 5 Study all battery manufacturer s 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 othe...

Page 3: ... lead acid batteries conventional automotive maintenance free marine deep cycle and gel used in cars trucks farm equipment boats RVs and SUVs awn mowers garden tractors motorcycles personal watercraft snowmobiles ATVs and various applications Smart Battery Chargers feature 3 stage high efficiency charging technology built in microprocessor control that ensures fast safe and complete charging of se...

Page 4: ...tery Recond is an automatic mode that once started continues for 24 hours and then stops A series of electrical pulses breaks the crystalline form of lead sulfate o return these chemicals into useful battery electrolytes More than 24 hours may be needed to restore Periodic reconditioning is recommended to maintain a battery s optimum performance However if 5 cycles does not improve battery perform...

Page 5: ...pressed within 3 minutes after applying AC power If the Display on the charger varies between F03 and the amp rate the battery is sulfated and the charger is trying to give it some charge If after approximately 2 hours the display just shows F03 then the battery will not charge Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays 0 0 during self test or charging stage changes 3 Pressing the 4 10 20 50 ...

Page 6: ...t at starting the engine if needed 5 During the rest period the battery is charging at 50 amps After engine starts follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect Recondition Mode Whenever a lead acid battery begins to discharge lead sulfate an insulator begins o build up on the battery s internal plates This reduces the ability of the battery t...

Page 7: ...damage to the cords WARNINGS Do not use charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in any way call Technical Support toll free at 866 584 5504 There are no user serviceable parts in this unit Do not open the unit In the event of malfunction it must be returned to manufacturer for professional testing and repair OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indica...

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