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AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

12 VOLT 2/12 AMPERE WITH 100 / AMPERE START ASSIST

AND MANUAL 6 VOLT 15 AMPERE  BATTERY CHARGE

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.

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY:

Review cautionary marking on these products and on engine.

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

electrical system other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for charging dry-

cell batteries that are commonly used with home and portable 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. 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) for up to 25 feet; AWG #12 (12 gauge) for up to 50 feet;

AWG # 10 (10 gauge) for up to 100 feet; and AWG # 8 (8 gauge) for up to 150 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 any

way; take it to a qualified serviceman.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a 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 controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

10. Never charge a frozen battery

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC078

4140 S.W. 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Tel: (954) 584-4446 Fax: (954) 584-5556 Toll Free: (866) 584-5504

www.vectormfg.com

VEC078

Summary of Contents for START-IT VEC078

Page 1: ... 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 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...

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Page 3: ...f 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 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 e...

Page 4: ... 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 battery divide the AH rating of the battery by the charge rate selected This is the number of hours required to recharge the battery For example a 50 AH 12 volt battery is discharged to 10 volts ...

Page 5: ...h an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local electric codes and ordinances DANGER NEVER alter an AC cord or plug If the plug will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection can result in a risk of elect...

Page 6: ...8 inches above the floor as stated by the National Electrical Code DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing AC cord from electric outlet 2 Never allow clips to touch each other 3 Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce...

Page 7: ...zero charge level and that the charger is operating at peak amperage If after 5 minutes charging time the ammeter reading has not decreased unplug the charger and discontinue the charging process Using a voltmeter determine the voltage of the battery and if it is under 12 volts under 6 volts for 6 volt batteries the battery is probably beyond repair or recharging and will need to be replaced If th...

Page 8: ...POS P or red d Stand as far back from battery as possible and do not face battery when making final connection e Carefully connect the Negative BLACK charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the negative terminal Connect the charger s power cord to a grounded 110 120 volt AC power outlet and refer to section 8 for approximate charging times f When charging is completed disco...

Page 9: ...kwise to right a Engine Start to 100 Amps 7 2 volts only b 12 volt 2 Amp automatic c 12 Volt 15 Amp automatic d 6 volt 15 Amp manual charging A two position Charge Start Selector slide switch enables the Engine Start function when the Charge Rate Selection Switch selects Engine Start Built in meter displays charge rate and battery charge level on color coded easy to read display Automatically tape...

Page 10: ...HT fully clockwise 6 Volt 15 Amp 6 medium and large 6 volt batteries WARNING IF IN DOUBT ABOUT SELECTING A CHARGE RATE SELECT THE LOWER RATE BATTERIES GET WARM DURING CHARGING IF BATTERIES ARE GETTING HOT DISCONTINUE CHARGING AND INVESTIGATE FOR DAMAGED BATTERY The Charge Start Selector switch in the Start position protects the Ammeter from reading excessive current When the Charge position is sel...

Page 11: ...before a battery begins to accept a measurable rate of charge it can be as long as 4 8 hours from the time the charging process begins Pre charge activation is indicated if the ammeter reading is zero and a hydrometer or voltmeter reading shows that the battery is fully discharged NOTE The newer high calcium type 12 Volt DC batteries may need pre charge activation if their charge has been allowed ...

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