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1.
INTRODUCTION
This product has a sealed lead acid battery that should be kept at full charge. Recharge before
first use, immediately after each use, and every six months if not used. Failure to do this may
reduce the battery life dramatically.
Congratulations! You have just purchased one of the finest Jump-Starter and 12 volt DC Systems
(VEC010S) on the market today. We have taken numerous steps in quality control and in
manufacturing processes to ensure that your product arrives in top condition and that it will
perform to your satisfaction.
In the rare event that your portable power source contains a damaged or missing item, does not
perform as specified, or requires warranty service, please call our Technical Support Toll Free
(866) 584-5504. Our technical service representative will expedite delivery of your part. If your
product needs warranty service, our technical service representative will help you obtain the
fastest remedy possible under the warranty. Save your purchase receipt, it is required for
warranty service.
The Start-it® Compact Elite™ is designed to be the ideal work, emergency and recreation power
source by powering DC appliances on the road, at the beach or wherever your travels take you.
It can also be used with other Vector 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable appliances rated
at 12 amps maximum. For information about Vector appliances, contact Vector Manufacturing,
Ltd. at (866) 584-5504.
1.1 FEATURES
Battery Charge Status
A series of (3) LED’s are arranged (2 red and 1 green) to display the level of charge (low to full)
in the battery. The left most RED LED indicates minimum battery charge. Charge the battery when
only a single LED is lit. The “center” LED (RED) indicates moderate battery charge level. When
the GREEN LED is lit, the battery is at “full charge.” The “charge status” LED’s will light when the
charge status button switch is pressed, or automatically during AC recharge operation. During
DC charging, the button switch can be pressed periodically to monitor the recharging progress.
12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet
This accessory outlet is provided for use with appliances that are compatible. The DC accessory
outlet also allows for DC recharging from a vehicle or other 12 volt source.
12 VOLT DC
ACCESSORY
OUTLET
AC
RECHARGING
PORT
BATTERY CHARGE
LEVEL INDICATORS
KEYLESS ON/OFF
SAFETY POWER
SWITCH
ON/OFF
AREA LIGHT
PUSH BUTTON FOR
BATTERY STATUS
CHECK
BREAK-RESISTANT ABS
HOUSING
2 LED AREA LIGHT
