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Note:
This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. Initially charge unit using the
AC charger. To check the battery level, press the Battery Status Pushbutton.
Charge until Battery Status Displays green LED lights.
IMPORTANT
• DO NOT TURN ON ANY LAMPS OR OPERATE ANY DC APPLIANCES
THROUGH THE SPOTLIGHT’S ACCESSORY OUTLET WHEN THE AC/DC
RECHARGE ADAPTER IS CHARGING THE UNIT.
1. Locate the DC Recharge Port on the rear of the spotlight.
2. Connect the DC charger to a 12 volt DC source that can supply at least 15 amps
of current.
3. Recharge for 3-4 hours maximum or until the green LED lights when the battery
Status Display pushbutton is pressed.
4. After recharge, disconnect the Adapter from the external charging/power
source, then disconnect the connector from the DC Recharge Port.
Note:
Some vehicles must have the ignition turned on to power the vehicle’s accessory
outlet.
WARNING
• NEVER SIMULTANEOUSLY CONNECT AC/DC AND DC/DC
CHARGERS TO SPOTLIGHT.
BATTERY LEVEL
PUSHBUTTON
BATTERY LEVEL
DISPLAY
Lighting Operations
Charging Using the 120 Volt AC Recharge Port
1. Make sure all lamps and connected appliances are turned OFF.
2. To recharge,plug an extension cord into the 120 volt AC charger on the back
of the unit and charge until the charge indicator light turns green .
3. Recharge until the green LED lights, it will take 20-30 hours depending on the
discharge of the battery.
4. Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external
charging source.
5. After AC recharging, wait 5 minutes before using spotlight.
CHARGING AND POWERING THE DC RECHARGE ADAPTER
The VEC158 can be simultaneously charged and operated from a 12 volt DC
source. Make sure the 12 volt DC source can supply minimum 15 amperes of
current if the spotlight is to be operated while the batteries are being charged.
To check the battery level, press the Battery Status Pushbutton. Charge until Battery
Level Displays green LED lights when the Battery Level Display pushbutton is
pressed. Charge spotlight after each use.
BATTERY LEVEL
STATUS
PUSHBUTTON
BATTERY LEVEL
INDICATORS
Center position
selects single spotlight bulb
use.
Right position
selects both spotlight
bulbs.
Left position
selects the two LED area
lights. Note that spotlight ON/OFF is controlled
by the Trigger Switch.
Flip the trigger guard up in order to operate
(squeeze) the trigger switch.
AC RECHARGER
HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD
(NOT INCLUDED)
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