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3.1 110/120 VOLT AC CHARGING
1. Plug the barrel connector end of the AC/DC adapter into the small barrel
receptacle port on the jump-starter.
2. Plug the AC/DC adapter/charger into any standard 110/120 volt AC
wall outlet.
3.
After initial 48 hour charge, charge this device for at least 24-30 hours or until
the green FULL indicator lights. Charge at least once a month when not in use.
4. When charging is complete and the FULL light lights, remove the AC/DC
charger plug and store in a safe place.
NOTE: The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method. The VECTOR
®
system also comes with a DC/DC charging adapter for recharging the
unit from a 12 volt DC accessory outlet in a vehicle or boat.
12 volt DC to DC method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as
recharging from a 110/120 volt AC outlet. The 12 volt DC recharging
procedure is recommended only when it is necessary, as continued use of the
12 volt DC recharging procedure may shorten the battery system’s life.
If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for
recharging be left running while the unit is being charged using the 12 volt DC
method.
WARNING:
Do not recharge for more than 3-4 hours maximum using 12 volt DC method.
3.2 12 VOLT DC CHARGING
1. Insert the plug that is marked “TO VEHICLE ACCESSORY OUTLET” of the
DC/DC charging adapter into the 12 volt DC accessory receptacle on the
vehicle or boat.
2. Insert the plug at the other end of this charging adapter marked “TO JUMP
STARTER OUTLET” into the recharging port on the front panel of the unit.
3. IN ORDER TO PROPERLY CHECK THE CHARGE LEVEL OF THE JUMP
STARTER BATTERY DURING DC CHARGING, DISCONNECT DC
ADAPTER FROM ACCESSORY OUTLET, PUSH BATTERY LEVEL STATUS
SWITCH AND OBSERVE CHARGE LEVEL. UNIT IS CHARGED WHEN
GREEN LED LIGHTS. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
3. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe
place.
CAUTION: THIS PLUG USES AN 8 AMP FUSE. FOR CONTINUED
PROTECTION AGAINST RISK OF FIRE, REPLACE FUSE ONL
Y WITH
SAME TYPE AND RATING.
3.3 REPLACE FUSE
1. Remove plug from accessory outlet. Remove the gold cap by turning
counterclockwise and lifting off.
2.
Remove center pin and spring.
3. Replace fuse with same type and size fuse (8 amp).
4. Replace center pin and spring inside plug.
5. Replace gold cap by turning clockwise onto plug.
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