Vector VEC1098A manual

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    VEC1098A USER ’ S MANU AL & W AR R ANT Y INFOR MA TION IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION, SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY , USER MUST READ AND UNDERST AND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONT AINS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION REGARDING THE OPERA TION AND W ARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT . PLEASE RET AIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 414[...]

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    If a properly grounded outlet is not available, a temporar y adapter (like the adapter shown in Figure1B) may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle. The temporar y adapter should be used ONL Y until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. DANGER — Before using an adapter as illustrated, make cer tai[...]

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    5. For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from batter y charger to POSITIVE (POS, P , +) ungrounded post of batter y . Connect NEGA TIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from batter y . Do not connect clip to carburetor , fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal par t of the frame[...]

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    3 Controls and Indicators FUNCTION BUTTONS: Battery T ype (Step 1) allows the user to select W et, Gel or AGM type of batter y for an efficient and safe charge. Most automotive batteries are W et batteries. Refer to the batter y manufacturer’ s specifications for batter y type. 4/15/30/50 AMP (Charge Rate Selector) (Step 2) allows the user to sel[...]

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    5 OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS Ensure that all installation and operating instructions and safety precautions are understood and carefully followed by anyone installing or using the charger . Follow the steps outlined in “Impor tant Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual. Battery V oltage Selection Before proceeding with any operation, the[...]

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    7 4. Remove batter y from vehicle. MAKE SURE THA T THE BA TTERY HAS GOOD VENTILA TION. The process causes the release of hydrogen and oxygen. An accumulation of these gases presents a real danger of explosion. 5. Open the batter y cap, if removable. 6. Fill the batter y with distilled water according to the manufacturer’ s instructions. Since bat[...]

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    9 APPROXIMA TE CHARGING TIMES The 50/30/15/4 Amp Smar t Batter y Char ger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the batter y becomes charged and stop when the batter y is fully charged. Deep cycle batteries may require longer charging time. For estimates of the time it takes to charge a 12 volt batter y , refer to the following table. Percen[...]

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    10 TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indications/Common Problems/Possible Solutions No Functions • Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 110/120 volt AC outlet. • Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section. F01 — Internal Shor ted Cell Batter y If the batter y being charged has an internal shor ted cell, the F01 wi[...]