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WARRANTY

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 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. The 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

year 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 herein may 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 “VEC1086B” as Model and “12V 2/4/6 Amp Battery Charger” as  Product Type. All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd.

products must be registered within 30 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.

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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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