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VEC1086 A

REV101103

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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 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. This 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
years 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: (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 hereinmay 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 “VEC1086

A” as Model and “12V Automatic Battery Charger 2/4/6 Amp” 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.

Summary of Contents for VEC1086 A

Page 1: ... 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 16 16 gauge to 100 feet and AWG 14 f...

Page 2: ...r allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine 6 Remove personal metal items such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to cause a severe burn AC POWER CORD CONNECTION Charger is equipped with an AC cord with a polarized plug The plug must be plugged into a properly installed 110...

Page 3: ...let 2 Never allow clamps to touch each other 3 Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection This will hold clamps securely on 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 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood door ...

Page 4: ...se voltage absorption regulation charge the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer 3 Stage Three Top Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe effective 100 battery charge step down regulation mode This is ideal for...

Page 5: ...complete see page 4 Pressing the 2 4 6A switch a second time will advance the charge rate to 4A then 6A Pressing the button switch again will turn OFF the charger output and all LED bars will be unlit To return to 2A press the Charge Rate button switch This charger has three user selected charge rates 2 4 and 6 amps Pressing the 2 4 6A switch button selects the desired charge rate The selected Cha...

Page 6: ...sconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected NOTE Use of Extension Cords When using an extension cord observe the following important safety information Before using any extension cord ensure that the wire size is at least 16 AWG for up to 100 feet and 14 AWG for longer than 100 feet Use only a good quality good condition UL approved extension cord and ALWAYS connect ...

Page 7: ...size g When charging is complete disconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected CHARGING TIMES The VEC1086 A fully automatic battery charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery charges and stops charging when the battery is fully charged If you require some estimate of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to Appendix A page 9 for these deta...

Page 8: ...ulfated Sulfated batteries cannot accept a high rate of charge since the internal plates are coated with lead sulfate To see if a battery in this condition can be saved take it to a service station or battery distributor for professional evaluation and service INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTERY If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell the FAULT LED will light If FAULT LED light comes on ...

Page 9: ...F CHARGE 75 50 25 0 2 AMPS 7 HRS 13 HRS NR NR 4 AMPS 3 5 HRS 6 HRS 9 HRS 12 HRS 6 AMPS 2 5 HRS 5 HRS 7 HRS 9 HRS Not recommended The times shown in the chart above are approximate and refer to an average 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 batter...

Page 10: ...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...

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