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SMART AUTOMATIC 

BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

12 VOLT 2/10/20/40 AMP CHARGE RATES WITH 100 AMP ENGINE START,

ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION FUNCTIONS

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

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 BATTERY SAFETY

1. Use this charger for charging a 12 V LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage

electrical system other than in automotive applications. DO not use this battery charger for anything other than 12 volt

rechargeable types of batteries. Charging batteries with other voltage ratings or “non-rechargeable” 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#10 (10 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG#8 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 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 VEC1093 A

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: 954-584-4448 • FAX: 954-584-5556 • TOLL-FREE 866-584-5504

VEC1093 A

California Proposition 65:

WARNING:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER OR REPRODUCTIVE TOXICITY

.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Summary of Contents for VEC1093 A

Page 1: ...ord 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 elec...

Page 2: ...e plugged into a properly installed and grounded 110 120VAC outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 This battery charger is for use on a 110 120VAC circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug shown in FIGURE 1A If a properly grounded outlet is not available a temporary adapter like the adapter shown in FIGURE 1B may be used to connect this plug to a two ...

Page 3: ...ect charger clamps only when AC cord is unplugged 2 Never allow clamps to touch each other 3 Attach clips to battery posts and check for a secure connection This will hold the clamps securely 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 ...

Page 4: ...tion 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 100 battery charge step down regulation mode Ideal for topping off batteries that have been ...

Page 5: ...ode that once started continues for 24 hours and then stops A series of electrical pulses breaks the crystalline form of lead sulfate to return these chemicals into useful battery electrolyte More than 24 hours may be needed to restore If 5 cycles does not improve battery performance discontinue and re cycle the battery 2 10 20 40A allows the user to select the charger rate based on battery size T...

Page 6: ...bed below FIGURE 5 and on the back of charger FIGURE 5 Below the Digital Display are series of four LEDS that light on the following conditions FAULT Lights when any of several faults are detected see F01 through F05 Codes as described above If the Fault LED lights refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for details REV POLARITY Lights when clamps are incorrectly connected to battery terminals CHARGING COMPLETE ...

Page 7: ...riate setting 2 10 20 40A according to battery size POSITIVE GROUNDED VEHICLE Connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded battery post Then connect the POSITIVE RED battery clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine part away from the battery Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body d Plug battery charger power cord into grounded AC power ...

Page 8: ...utton switch immediately places the charger in the 40 amp charge mode 2 The digital display will countdown to 000 This initial charge on the battery makes sure that the battery is able to take a charge 3 When the 000 count is reached the Start Your Engine LED lights This means the high current circuit is enabled and will energize when the engine starts cranking 4 Crank the engine using manufacture...

Page 9: ...each use clean battery charger clamps be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrode copper clamps Clean outside case of charger with a soft cloth and if necessary mild soap solution Do not allow liquid to enter the charger Do not operate when charger is wet Store charger cords loosely coiled to prevent damage to the cords Do not use charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in any...

Page 10: ... time was allowed for check table in Appendix A page 11 for approximate charging times VERY COLD BATTERY If the battery to be charged is extremely cold in temperatures less than freezing 0º C 32º F it cannot accept a high rate of charge so the initial charge rate will be slow The rate of charge will increase as the battery warms CHARGER FAILS TO CHARGE AND DISPLAYS AN F02 CODE This can mean severa...

Page 11: ...S 20 AMPS 1 HRS 1 5 HRS 3 HRS 3 5 HRS 40 AMPS NR NR NR NR For Charging Batteries 80 to 100 AH Not Recommended for more than 1 hour Not Recommended because of the 18 hour charge time 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 calcula...

Page 12: ...ITATIONS 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...

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