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SMART AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

12 VOLT 2/6/10 AMP CHARGE RATES 

OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

• 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 VOLT 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 other types of batteries,  

these 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 #14 (14 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG #12 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace 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 service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician 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, 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 VEC1087 AA

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

VEC1087 A

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Summary of Contents for VEC1087 A

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 ...

Page 2: ...plug The plug must be 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...

Page 3: ...let 2 Never allow clamps to touch each other 3 Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection This will hold clamps securely on terminals 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 to reduce risk of damage by hood door ...

Page 4: ...ion regulation charge the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer 3 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 This is ideal for topping off batte...

Page 5: ... a second time will advance the charge rate to 6A then 10A Pressing the button switch again will turn OFF the charger output and all LED bars will be unlit To return to 2A press the Charge Rate button switch This charger has three user selected charge rates 2 6 and 10 amps Pressing the 2 6 10A switch button selects the desired charge rate The selected Charge Rate is indicated by a lit vertical LED...

Page 6: ...n charging is completed disconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected NOTE Use of Extension Cords When using an extension cord observe the following important safety information Before using any extension cord ensure that the wire size is at least 14 AWG for up to 100 feet and 12 AWG for longer than 100 feet Use only a good quality good condition UL approved extensio...

Page 7: ...size g When charging is complete disconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected CHARGING TIMES The VEC1087 A fully automatic battery charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery charges and stops charging when the battery is fully charged If you require some estimate of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to Appendix A page 9 for these deta...

Page 8: ...sulfated Sulfated batteries cannot accept a high rate of charge since the internal plates are coated with lead sulfate To see if a battery in this condition can be saved take it to a service station or battery distributor for professional evaluation and service INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTERY If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell the FAULT LED will light If FAULT LED light comes on...

Page 9: ...F CHARGE 75 50 25 0 2 AMPS 7 HRS 13 HRS NR NR 6 AMPS 2 5 HRS 5 HRS 7 HRS 9 HRS 10 AMPS 1 5 HRS 3 HRS 4 HRS 5 HRS Not recommended 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 calculated To estimate charging time for a discharged batter...

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