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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting the VECTOR
®
JUMP-STARTER, and 12 VOLT DC
POWER SUPPLY. 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 VECTOR
®
JUMP-STARTER & 12 VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY is a compact,
durable and 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 110/120
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 Vector 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable
products and MAXXSST DC/AC Power Inverters.
Use the VECTOR JUMP-START SYSTEM to:
• Jump-start any engine system with a standard 12 volt DC battery: boat;
truck; car; airplane; RV; personal watercraft; snowmobile; garden tractor;
gasoline engine generator, etc.
• Operate: 12 volt DC fans, fluorescent worklights, cellular phones (can quick-
charge a cellular phone by using the phone’s 12 volt DC adapter cord),
spotlights, TVs, portable radios, cassette or CD players, and more. Operate:
Certain 110/120 volt AC accessories (requires a Vector 12 volt power
inverter, sold separately).
The JUMP-START SYSTEM has an easy-to-read series of LED (Light Emitting
Diode) charge indicators that show the level of charge in the battery. Charge
level can be viewed when the Battery Level Status pushbutton is pressed. A 12
volt DC accessory outlet is provided for use with appliances that can operate
from a vehicle 12VDC accessory outlet. This allows maximum portability and
utility when the Jump-Start System is used in remote locations.
The Jump-Start System can be recharged from any standard 110/120 volt AC
power source using the supplied AC Recharge Adapter. The adapter barrel
connector attaches to the Recharge Port on the front right of the jump-starter.
A built-in 12 volt DC appliance outlet and the appropriate DC/DC
charging/adapter cord is used to recharge the battery from another 12 volt DC
source. When pressed, the Battery Level Status pushbutton will show the battery
level status (from LOW to HIGH). The green LED (HIGH) indicator illuminates
when the unit is fully charged and recharging can be discontinued. An
ON/OFF pushbutton operates the built-in work/emergency light.
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