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INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1086B 2/4/6 AMP 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger. With proper care and use,
it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 6 amps, and low charge
rate of up to 2 amps. It is designed for charging only 12 volt lead-acid batteries - conventional automotive, maintenance
free, marine deep cycle and Gel - used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers/garden tractors,
motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs, trucks and various commercial applications.
Vector Smart Battery Chargers feature 3-Stage High Efficiency Charging Technology Built-in Microprocessor Control that
ensures Fast, Safe and complete Charge on serviceable batteries (See FIGURE 2).
Stage One
- Rapid Start Charge delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 Volt battery and allows
for quick engine starting in just 5 minutes (based on midsize vehicle battery at 50% charge level). When battery reaches a
maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will automatically signal a "BEEP" and move into Stage 2 of the charging
process. At the end of Stage 2, the charger will signal a "BEEP" and move into Stage 3 charge mode.
Stage Two
- Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined voltage. During
the phase, 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.
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 conclusion of Stage 3, the unit will BEEP signaling the completion of the charging cycle.
The Automatic Float Charge feature is ideal for maintaining a battery. It automatically tops off battery as needed to keep
battery fully charged all the time.
FIGURE 2 - CHARGE CURVE
Stage One
BEEP
BEEP
OFF
Stage Two
Stage Three
CHARGING COMPLETE LED LIT
FEATURES
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This unit has three charge rate settings, with a 2/4/6 AMP push button charge rate switch:
a) 2 amps: smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 4 amps: middle sized batteries such as in small cars.
c) 6 amps: automobile batteries and light trucks.
• Automatic Float Charge Monitoring.
• Microprocessor controlled for proper operation and for fault detection.
• Charge Rate LED.
• High Frequency, Switch-Mode operation for pure DC output.
• Rapid charging three stage output.
• Heavy-duty cables and clamps are corrosion-resistant.
• Connect to side or top-mount battery terminals.
• Rugged case with baked on finish, plus sturdy carrying handle
• Self storage of cables and clamps.
• Ideal during winter season when vehicle's starting performance is reduced by cold or extreme weather conditions.
• Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs.
