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VECTOR 5 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 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 year from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty does not extend to 

subsequent purchasers or users. Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. 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 Vector

Manufacturing. Any defective product, other than accessories, that is returned to Vector Manufacturing 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 year from the purchase date, Vector Manufacturing 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 Vector Manufacturing’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, Vector Manufacturing, Ltd.

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 our Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll

free 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 Vector Manufacturing Technical Support by telephone, fax

or mail. 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. Enter

“VEC093” as Model and 12V Automatic Battery Charger 2/10/20/40A as “Product Type”. All Vector

Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be registered within 10 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 / VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.

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

PH: 954-584-4446 • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • Fax: 954-584-5556. 

You may also contact us at our web site www.vectormfg.com.

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

AHB 062003

VEC093

A062003

Summary of Contents for A062003

Page 1: ...duce 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 Th...

Page 2: ... The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 DANGER NEVER alter AC cord or plug provided if it will not fit outlet have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection can result in the risk of an electric shock This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit has ...

Page 3: ...tric outlet 2 Never allow clips to touch each other 3 Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection This tends to keep clips from slipping off 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 Positio...

Page 4: ...he CHARGING COMPLETE LED lights to indicate charging operation is complete FIGURE 2 CHARGE CURVE FEATURES The unit has four charge rate settings with a 2 10 20 40 pushbutton charge rate switch a 2 amps smaller batteries as in lawn mowers snowmobiles 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 batt...

Page 5: ...ing mode and the display shows the circulating pattern Figure 4B Alternator Voltage Check enables a five second check that measures the battery voltage This check is repeat ed at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to determine if the alternator can keep up with the loads It can indicate alternator service may be required Battery Recondition is an automatic mode that once s...

Page 6: ...ear of the charger for handy reference FIGURE 5 Below the Digital Display are a series of four LEDS that light on the following conditions FAULT lights when a any of several faults are detected see F01 through F05 Codes as described above If the Fault LED lights refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for details REV POLARITY Lights when the clamps are connected to incorrect polarity Charging Complete lights at ...

Page 7: ...mp to the vehicle chassis or the engine block away from the battery Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts connect only to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block NOTE NEGATIVE GROUNDED type systems are the most common in today s vehicles c Set charger s Charge Rate to appropriate setting 2 10 20 40A according to battery size POSITIVE GROUNDED...

Page 8: ... to 000 This initial charge on the battery makes sure that the battery is able to take a charge When the 000 count is reached the Start Your Engine LED lights This indicates that the high current circuit is enabled and will energize when the engine starts cranking Crank the engine using manufacturer s guidelines typically in 3 to 5 second bursts The high current engine starting function requires a...

Page 9: ...hen the ON OFF button is pressed to stop the check Alternator Voltage Check is then repeated after many appliances are turned on to check the alternator output under a greater load If the first unloaded and second loaded checks indicate the alternator is good then the entire procedure should be repeated again If after all appliances are turned on except for air conditioning and defroster and the c...

Page 10: ...ure that the battery is not sulfated Check that the correct charge rate has been selected for the battery being charged Ensure that enough charging time has been allowed for check table in Appendix A for approximate charging times VERY COLD BATTERY If the battery to be charged is extremely cold in temperatures less than freezing 0º C 32º F it cannot accept a high rate of charge so the initial char...

Page 11: ...erage automotive battery For smaller batteries the charge time should be adjusted using the formula shown below and adding 1 hour to the time calculated To estimate charging time for a discharged battery divide the AH rating of the battery by the charge rate selected This is the number of hours required to recharge the battery For example a 50 AH 12 volt battery is discharged 10 volts How long sho...

Page 12: ...ATIONS 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 a...

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