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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Charging Using the 120 Volt AC Recharge Port
1. Make sure all lamps are turned OFF.
2. The 120 Volt AC Recharge Port located on the rear of the spotlight (see back
view) can be recharged using an ordinary household extension cord rated 120
volts (not included).
3. 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 .
4. Recharge until the green LED lights, it will take 20-30 hours depending on the
discharge of the battery.
5. Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external
charging source.
6. After AC recharging, wait 5 minutes before using spotlight.
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.
Charging Using the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter
The VEC157 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.
1. Locate the DC Recharge Port on the bottom of the handle and connect the DC
charger to a 12 volt DC source that can supply at least 15 amps of DC current.
BATTERY CHARGE
LEVEL INDICATORS
AC RECHARGER
HOUSEHOLD EXTENSION CORD
(NOT INCLUDED)
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BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
LED INDICATORS
ON/OFF BUTTON FOR
LED AREA LIGHTS
BUILT-IN
120 VOLT AC
CHARGER
DC RECHARGE
PORT
LED AREA
LIGHTS
RUBBER BEZEL
CARRY
LANYARD
BUILT-IN
WORKSTAND
CARRY HANDLE
TRIGGER
TRIGGER LOCK
SWITCH
PISTOL GRIP
HANDLE
SPOTLIGHT
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