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MANUAL BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

6/2 AMP – BATTERY CHARGER FOR 6 AND 12 VOLT DC BATTERIES

VEC072

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

1. WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES

GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS

REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR

CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published

by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend

to use in vicinity of battery. REVIEW CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THESE

PRODUCTS AND ON ENGINE.

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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC072

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY:

1. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only.  It is not intended to supply power to a low

voltage electrical system  other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for

charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home and portable appliances. These

batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in

a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. To reduce 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.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is AWG #18 (18 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG #16 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately.

6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

10.Never charge a frozen battery.

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Page 1: ...es may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property 2 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 3 To reduce 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 i...

Page 2: ...Charger is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug 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 resu...

Page 3: ...t clips only after removing AC cord from electric 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 ...

Page 4: ...C batteries Built in meter displays charge rate and battery charge level are color coded easy to read display Heavy duty transformer and rectifier for dependability Built in self resetting circuit breaker to protect against short circuits Heavy duty cables and clamps are corrosion resistant for better connections Connect to side or top mount battery terminals Rugged steel case with baked on finish...

Page 5: ...ure 4 The current when starting to charge a battery will depend on the battery s percent of charge The actual current will usually be lower than the current selected on the charger s switch unless the battery is severely discharged As the battery charge level increases the current reduces The ammeter is intended to show how the charging process is proceeding It should not be used to determine the ...

Page 6: ...er clamp to the POSITIVE POS P ungrounded battery terminal Then connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp 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 If i...

Page 7: ...aller batteries should be charged at the lower rate 2 Amps and add an extra hour to charge time If more detail is required refer to Appendix A at the end of this document NOTE Batteries that have a 25 or less charge level are subject to freezing and should be charged as soon as possible to prevent freezing in temperatures 0 C 32 F or below CARE AND MAINTENANCE With only minimal maintenance the Vec...

Page 8: ...e has been selected for the battery being charged Ensure that enough charging time has been allowed for check Charging Times and Appendix A for approximate charging times See Pre charge Battery Activation APPENDIX A ESTIMATING BATTERY CHARGE TIME VENT CAP BATTERIES For batteries with removable vent caps fill the top of each battery cell with distilled water to the level recommended by the battery ...

Page 9: ...FICATIONS Height 4 5 inches 11 43 cm Width 7 5 inches 19 05 cm Depth 5 1 inches 12 95 cm Weight 5 lbs 2 26 kg Internal protection self resetting breaker Input voltage 120 VAC 60 Hz 1 3 amperes Convenience features Handle ...

Page 10: ...iod 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 neg...

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