Vector VEC021ST Power Supply User Manual


 
2.Insert one end of the DC/DC charging cord into the 12-volt DC cigarette lighter receptacle on the vehicle
or boat.
3.Insert the plug at the other end of this power cord into the 12-volt DC receptacle on the front panel
of the unit.
4.Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Status Indicator Button is pressed.
DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
5.When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
3.3 110/120 VAC Charging Using VEC070 1.5 Amp Automatic Battery Charger
(purchased separately)
1. Install the charger’s DC wire with battery clips.
2. The jumpstarter has a high-current Safety Switch for turning the heavy-duty clamps ON and OFF. Make sure
the Safety Switch is turned OFF.
3. Connect the POSITIVE (RED) DC Battery Clip to the RED POSITIVE jumpstarter clamp.
4. Connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) DC Battery Clip to the BLACK NEGATIVE jumpstarter clamp.
5. Connect the charger to an AC outlet or extension cord rated at 18 AWG or larger.
6. Turn ON the Safety switch and observe the RED LED on the charger for proper operation.
7. Charge the START-IT™ until the green Charged LED lights when FULL Status Button is pressed.
Then continue charging for another hour.
8. When charging is complete, Turn OFF the Safety switch.
9. Disconnect the charger from the AC outlet or extension cord.
10. Disconnect the charger’s battery clips from the jumpstarter’s clamps.
11. Store the charger as described in it’s Owner’s Manual.
12. Place the jumpstarter back into service.
3.4 Estimated Battery Life
Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the expected number of
discharge/recharge cycles
Table I — Estimated Battery Life
AVERAGE NUMBER OF USES POTENTIAL TOTAL NUMBER
(JUMPSTART OR DISCHARGES)
OF JUMPSTART OR DISCHARGE CYCLES
BETWEEN RECHARGES (LIFETIME OF UNIT BATTERY)
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000+
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700+
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500+
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