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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Recharge Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Unit as a Jump-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Unit as a 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Estimated 12 Volt DC Operation Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the LED Area Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
VEC013 Jump-Starter.
This compact jump-starter is
unique in the amount of energy it can supply for its size. The internal battery is a
high density sealed, lead-acid battery that stores and delivers energy comparable
to full sized ordinary jump-starters. Please read this guide carefully before use to
ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit or items that you are
using it with.
The
VEC013
is a compact, durable, portable jump-start system for vehicles and
boats that have a standard 12 volt battery system. This self-contained, rechargeable
system will start most vehicles and boats without the need for a host vehicle or 120
volt AC power supply. It can also be used as a safe, portable source of 12 volt DC
electric power in remote locations and/or emergency situations. It is ideal for use
with 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable products and DC/AC power
inverters.
FEATURES
• Keyless ON/OFF Safety Jump-Starter Power Switch
• Cordless/rechargeable, includes AC and DC charging adapters
• Built-in non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy duty, 17 amp/hour, sealed,
lead-acid battery
• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
• Heavy duty, industrial grade copper clamps, and #6 AWG jumper cables with
exclusive recessed cable holsters
• Exclusive cable storage dowels that keep jumper cables out of the way until they
are needed
• 120 volt AC charger is Underwriter Laboratories safety tested and listed
• Easy-to-read LED battery charge status indicators
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