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VEC1098A

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 

Toll Free: (800) 544-6986

Fully Automatic Electronic

Smart Battery Charger

50/30/15/4 Amp Charge Rates

with 150 Amp Engine Start

FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the

responsibilities of Vector Products, Inc., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those

described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product

is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
This Vector Products, Inc. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in

materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty

does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer 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 damage to units from

misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity

power sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product that

is returned to manufacturer 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 5 years from the purchase date, manufacturer 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 manufacturer’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. During the warranty period, manufacturer will

be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and

batteries, damage or 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 toll free at (800)

544-6986 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 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 Technical Support by telephone, fax or

mail (see below). 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 Products, Inc..

Enter “VEC1098A” as Model and “50/30/15/4 Amp Smart Battery Charger” as Product Type. All Vector

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:

Black & Decker 

4409 W. Wanda, McAllen, TX 78503 

• TOLL FREE: (800) 544-6986 • FAX: (956) 630-0492 •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.

BD082606

© 2006 VECTOR PRODUCTS, INC.

MADE IN CHINA

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Summary of Contents for VEC1098A

Page 1: ...arable 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 During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging ada...

Page 2: ...AD THIS MANUAL EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER 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 3 This equipment employs parts switches relays etc that produce arc...

Page 3: ...oubleshooting 10 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the VEC1098A 50 30 15 4 Amp 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 50 amps a low charge rate of 4 amps and 150 amps of engine starting power It is designed for charging only 12 volt lead acid batteries conventional automotive maintenance fr...

Page 4: ...ribed in the following chart and on the back of charger CONTROL PANEL DIGITAL READOUT CIRCULATING PATTERN 2 Stage Two Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined voltage During this phase the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer At the end of Stag...

Page 5: ...o give it some charge If after approximately 2 hours the display just shows F03 then the battery will not charge Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays 0 0 during self test or charging stage changes 3 Pressing the 4 15 30 50 AMP button again advances charging rate to 15 amps pressing once more advances charging rate to 30 amps and again to 50 amps Pressing the button again will turn OFF t...

Page 6: ...ge most of the lead sulfate is dissolved and the plates are free of this insulation If a battery remains in a discharged condition over a longer period of time the lead sulfate changes to a hard crystalline form making a full charge difficult to achieve Reconditioning may save a sulfated battery BATTERY RECONDITION MODE should only be used with 10 amp hour Ah or larger capacity lead acid batteries...

Page 7: ...any codes This initial charge will check the battery for shorted cells F01 open cells F03 or battery too low to accept a charge F02 and to ensure the battery can take a charge If code F03 is displayed change to the BATTERY RECONDITION MODE Remove or disconnect the vehicle s battery when reconditioning 1 Make sure the charger is in initiation state with a circulating pattern on the display or in ch...

Page 8: ...ing and equalizing we recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation F04 Overtime Condition F04 appears when charging time exceeds 18 hours You may be using a charge current rate too low for a large battery Select higher charge rate to charge the battery F05 Overheated Condition The ventilation grill that prevents the air from flowing in and out of the charge...

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