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4.
CHARGING/RECHARGING
Lead-acid batteries require routine maintenance to ensure a full charge and long battery life. All
batteries lose energy from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher
temperatures. Therefore, batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-
discharge. When the unit is not in use, Vector recommends that the battery is recharged at least
every 60 days.
NOTE:
RECHARGING BATTERY AFTER EACH USE WILL PROLONG BATTERY LIFE;
FREQUENT HEAVY DISCHARGES BETWEEN RECHARGES WILL REDUCE BATTERY
LIFE. OVERCHARGING WILL REDUCE BATTERY LIFE.
The battery can be recharged using an AC or DC adapter. (See FIGURES 3A and 3B)
FIGURE 3
Check the battery charge level by pressing the battery status button. The LED charge status display
will indicate the level of battery charge. When only one red LED lights, recharge the unit.
4.1 AC
RECHARGE
The AC recharge adapter is a UL approved “wall” type unit that operates from any 110/120 volt,
60 Hz AC supply that has a standard North American outlet. The adapter has a barrel
connector that plugs into the unit’s recharge port.
Make sure the safety switch and worklight are turned OFF during AC recharge. When a
powered AC recharge adapter is plugged into the recharge port, the battery charge level display
will automatically activate. As recharge progresses, the red LEDs will light one by one. Charge
the unit until the battery charge level display lights or flashes the green FULL LED. Continue to
recharge for one to two hours, and then disconnect the recharge adapter. AC recharge system is
an automatic taper charge and can be left connected to the main unit for long periods. (See
FIGURE 1 for AC recharge port location).
4.2
DC TO DC RECHARGE
Recharging the Compact Elite from an external DC power source requires the use of the DC/DC
adapter. This adapter has a male DC connector at each end. (See FIGURE 3B)
Unlike the AC recharge method, DC recharge does NOT automatically activate the “battery
status” display and provide a taper charge. Battery status can still be monitored by pressing the
battery status check switch.
CAUTION:
Make sure ON/OFF Safety Switch and Area Light are Turned OFF During Recharge
As This May Slow Recharge Function
Procedure:
1. Insert the DC adapter plug into the Compact Elite’s 12 volt accessory outlet.
2. Plug the other DC plug into an accessory outlet in a vehicle, power supply or other 12 volt DC
source.
3. Charge until the “green” battery status indicator is lit.
(DO NOT EXCEED 3 HOURS MAXIMUM)
4. After charging, disconnect the cables and store them properly.
110/120
VOLT AC
RECHARGE
ADAPTER
12 VOLT DC to DC
ADAPTER
(A)
(B)
