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SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

12 VOLT 2/4/6 AMPERE CHARGE RATES WITH 

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES

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 manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary markings on

these products and on engine.

GENERAL SAFETY

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

system other than in a starter-motor application. DO not use this battery charger for dry-cell batteries that are

commonly used with home 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. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. Wire size is AWG#14 (14 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG#12 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - take to a qualified service technician for replacement of the

cord or plug immediately.

6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in anyway; take it to

a qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; contact a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect

reassembly may result in 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 charger controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not operate charger in rain or snow or use when wet.
10. Never charge a frozen battery.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1086B

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: 954-584-4446 • FAX: 954-584-5556 • TOLL-FREE 866-584-5504

VEC1086B

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules.  Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Summary of Contents for VEC1086B

Page 1: ...ly 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 Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c Wire size is AWG 14 14 gauge to 100 feet and AWG 12 for distances over 100 feet 5 Do not ope...

Page 2: ...cle to charge or to clean terminals always remove grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc 3 Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes or skin 4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches manufacturer s specified level This helps purge excessive gas from cells Do not ...

Page 3: ...the Negative battery post marked NEG N For side mounted battery connections the side mounted battery connections the Positive terminal is red the Negative terminal is black 2 Attach a 24 inch minimum length 6 AWG insulated battery cable to the Negative battery post marked NEG N 3 Connect the Positive RED battery clamp to the Positive battery connector marked POS P or red 4 Stand as far back from t...

Page 4: ...rging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer Stage Three Top Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe effective battery charge level step down regulation mode Ideal for topping off batteries that have been in storage At the...

Page 5: ...her information FIGURE 3 FRONT PANEL CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FUNCTIONS 2 4 6 AMP allows the user to select the charger rate based on battery size This selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor and will stop charging if the rate is too fast or too slow for battery size or condition INDICATORS FAULT Lights when the battery is not connected properly or not charable ...

Page 6: ...E If charging cycle is interrupted the charger will go to Standby mode Automatic float can only be achieved after charging is complete and circuit has not been interrupted GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY With minimal maintenance the VEC1086B 2 4 6 AMP Smart Battery Charger will provide years of dependable service Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition After each use clean th...

Page 7: ...stimates of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to the following table for details Deep cycle batteries may need longer charging time It is recommended to repeat the charging cycle a second time beginning with the 2 AMP rate The following chart converts hydrometer readings into percent of charge values Refer to the chart below for approximate charging times SPECIFIC GRAVITY PERCENT OF CHAR...

Page 8: ...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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