Vector VEC090 User's Manual
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1. plug in the charger to an AC outlet and the charger will show a circulating pattern on the Digital Display This pattern indicates power is a p plied Press the O N O FF button to prepare the charger to change to an operating mode Press the 2 10 20A button and the charger will begin charging at 2 Amps Pressing the 2 10 20A switch again will advance the charge rate to iCA then 20A Pressing the switch again will turn O FF the charger output and the display will show the circulating pattern Note that each time the charger rate is changed the charger sounds a beep tone The only time the selected charge rate does not display at the full selected rate is when the battery is nearly full and charging at either EY two or three The display will be showing a slowing charge rate To return to 2A press the 2 10 20A button When the battery is fully charged the charging Complete LED is lit and FUL is displayed on the Digital Display CONNECTING IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED AWEHICLE a Check polarity of battery posts For top mounted battery connectors the Positive post marked P05 P usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post marked NEG N For side mounted battery connectors the terminals are marked Positive red and N egative black b Attach charger clamps to battery connections as follows ensuring a good connection if there is a mistake the Reverse Polarity Indicator will light NEGATIVE GRO UNDED VEHICLE Connect th2. any way call Vector Technical Support Department toll free at 866 584 5504 for details on replacing cords and clamps VECO90 ROUBLESHOOTING FAULT LED LIT NOTE Batteries below 4 0 Volts will not allow the charger to operate if a 12 Volt battery is below 4 0 Volts it is probably either shorted open or sulfated Replace the battery The following conditions may light the FAULT LED Poor connection to battery or frame e Charging too fast Decrease Charge Rate Press 2 10 20A button to select lower rate e Charging too slowly Battery is large and did not complete charging in 18 hours Press 2 10 20A to charge at a faster rate Shorted battery cell Re p lace battery F01 e O pen battery Cell Replace battery F03 e Battery sulfated have battery serviced or replace battery F03 e Reverse Polarity LED Lit disconnect AC then reverse clam p locations on battery and frame Internal over heat in charger make sure fan is not blocked F05 Try charging another battery if the FAULT LED does not light then one of the above problems exists t6 rt will not charge and the fan will not operate if there is a fault Call Vector Technical Support at 866 584 5504 SULFATED BATTERYF03 When batteries are left in a discharged state for a long period of time they become sulfated Sulfated batteries cannot accept a high rate of charge since the internal plates are coated with lead sulfate To see if a battery in this condition can
3. be saved follow the instructions in battery recondition INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTER 01 l the battery being charged has internal short cell the FAULT LED will light e Using a voltmeter determine the voltage of the battery and if it is under 12 volts the battery is probably beyond repair or recharging and will need to be replaced If the voltage is over 12 volts made sure there is no loading on the battery resume the process again BATTERY NOT ACCEPTING A CHARGE e Make sure that the charger is plugged into a live 110 120 volt AC outlet e Unplug charger and check battery connections ensure that there is a good connection with the battery terminal and or vehicle chassis e Check to be sure that the battery is not sulfated e Check that the correct charge rate has been selected for the battery being charged e Ensure that enough charging time has been allowed for check table in Appendix A for approximate charging times VERY COLD BATTERY l If the battery to be charged is extremely cold in temperatures less than freezing 0 C 32 F it cannot accept a high rate of charge so the initial charge rate will be slow The rate of charge will increase as the battery warms WARNING DO NOT attempt to charge a frozen battery VECO90 10 APPENDIX A CHARGING TIMES To calculate the approximate charging time required to fully charge a battery it is necessary to determine the specific gravity or percent of ba
4. full output VECO90 02 24 2003 Revision A FIGURE 3A FRONT VIEW FIGURE 3B REAR VIEW WARNINGS THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS CHARGER IN THE EVENT OF ANY OPERATING PROBLEM THAT THE CHARGER S BUILT IN CIRCUIT PROTECTION CANNOT HANDLE DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT IT MUST BE RETURNED TO VECTOR FOR PROFESSIONAL TESTING AND REPAIR OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY Contact the Vector Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 or toll free at 866 584 5504 for further information CONTROLS AND INDICATORS There are four LED indicators and four switches that make up the controls and indicators for this charger Every time a pushbutton is pressed or the charger changes mode or charging stage the charger sounds a single beep tone Refer to Figure 4 for locations of items on the Controls and Indicators panel FIGURE 4A DIGITAL DISPLAY f WECTOR TOG v Khi TP Smart DSG microprocessor PAET AREE RERNE BATTERY CHARGER FIGURE 4B Circulating pattern From left to right the pushbuttons are ON OFF this prepares the charger to be placed in m of the operating modes Pressing the ON OFF push button immediately stops any operating mode and the display shows the circulating pattern Figure 4B Alternator Voltage Check enables a five second check that measures the battery voltage This check is repeated at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to determine if
5. the alternator can keep up with the loads It can indicate alternator service may be required Battery Recondition is an automatic mode that once started continues for 24 hours and then stops A series of electrical pulses breaks the crystalline form of lead sulfate to return these chemicals into useful service as part of the battery chemistry More than 24 hours may be needed to restore If 5 cycles does not improve battery performance discontinue and re cycle the battery 2 10 20A allows the user to select the charger rate based on battery size This selection and the actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor and the charger will stop charging if the rate is too fast or too slow for the battery size or condition VECO90 ee INDICATORS The large 3 character Digital Display in the upper left hand corner of the panel indicates many conditions It indicates when AC power is applied to the charger actual charge rate in ampere when the battery is fully charged detected Faults operating modes and when the charger is ready for the next mode selection What is displayed are called status codes They are described below Figure 5 and on the rear of the charger for handy reference FIGURE 5 AC POWER INDICATOR When connected to an AC outlet digital display shows circulating pattern to BB indicate power is on Disconnect charger after use FAULT CODES INTERNAL SHORTED CELL BATTERY Cannot be charged b
6. 12 WARRANTY IS NO N TRAN SFERABLE AND NO N REFUN DABLE VECO9O 12
7. GE CHECK NO is check may not be accurate for every make manufacturer and mode cle There is wide variation in user controlled electrical loads alternator output and wiring Other eco include battery condition temperature and engine idle speed it is recommended to check your alternat ol whe it is known to be operating properly to verify that this check is valid for your particular vehicle C hec only 12V systems Checking 24 or 36V systems will damage the charger The ALTERNATO R VOLTAGE CHECK measures a defined range of voltage that is available from the fully charged battery The user must allow the engine to warm to normal operating temperature and achieve a normal idle speed As many appliances as possible are turned off for the first part of the check to allow the battery to reach it s highest voltage level The ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK is only activated after 10 to 30 minutes of engine idle if the ALTERNATOR GOOD LED lights then the ON OFF button is pressed to stop the check Alternator Check is then repeated after many appliances are turned on to check the alternator output under a greater load if the first unloaded and second loaded checks indicate the alternator is good then the entire procedure should be repeated again if after all appliances are turned on except for air conditioning and defroster and the check shows Alternator Good LED lights it is likely that the alternator is good NOTE Do notturn on air conditi
8. IGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights other rights which vary from state to state may apply TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT Contact Vector Manufacturing Technical Sup port by telephone fax or mail We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product include your name address phone number dated sales receipt or copy and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing Enter VECO 90 as Model and 12V Automatic Battery Charger 2 10 20 Amp as Product Type All Vector Manufacturing Ltd products must be registered within 10 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE VECTOR MANUFACTURING Ltd 4140 SW 28th Way Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 PH 954 584 4446 e TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 e Fax 954 584 5556 You may also contact us at our web site www vectormfg com VECO90
9. WECTOR oe AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER OWNER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION 12 VOLT 2 10 20 AMPERE CHARGE RATES WITH ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION FUNCTIONS e IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS s 1 WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE JSING YOUR CHARGER YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 2 To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the batter Loe ee y Y manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY Use charger for charging a 12 V LEAD ACID battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low volt age electrical system ater than in automotive applications Do not use battery charger for other types af batteries these may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property 2 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger angie may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 3 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 4 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a r
10. ad battery Replace Battery BAD BATTERY CONNECTION Check battery connection or BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW TO ACCEPT CHARGE Bad battery Replace Battery INTERNAL OPEN CELL Bad battery Battery needs to be replaced or SULFATED CONDITION Battery needs to be reconditioned for 24 to 48 hours OVERTIME CONDITION Battery will not accept a charge after 18 hours of continuous charging Battery has internal damage and needs to be replaced or BATTERY CHARGE RATE IS SET TOO LOW Sef charger to higher charge rate 7 OVERHEATED CONDITION Disconnect charger and allow to cool for 30 minutes check for ample ventilation OPERATION CODES EE BATTERY RECONDITIONING The letters des will display for the first 5 seconds ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK Pe CHARGER STANDBY BATTERY FULLY CHARGED Below the Digital Display are series of four LEDS that light on the following conditions FAULT lights when any of several faults are detected see FO1 through FO5 Codes as described above If the Fault LED lights refer to TROUBLESHOOTING for details REV POLARITY Lights when the clamps are connected to incorrect polarity CHARGING COMPLETE Indicates Battery is charged Charging Complete lights at same time the digital display shows FUL ALTERNATOR GOOD lights when this particular load check shows the alternator is keeping up with the electrical load VECO90 CHARGE RATE SELECTION After the clamps are connected
11. and then remove clip from battery terminal h See operating instructions for length of charge information i Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating ss N 3 4 5 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEG090 2 10 20 Amp 12 volt Smart Battery Charger with Alternator Voltage Check and Battery Recondition modes With proper care and use it will give you years of dependable service This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 35 amps and low charge rate of up to 2 amps It is intended for charging only 12 volt lead acid batteries maintenance free conventional automotive marine deep cycle and gel that are usually used in cars trucks farm equipment boats RVs and SUVs lawn mowers and garden tractors motorcycles personal watercraft snowmobiles ATVs trucks and various commercial applications Vector Smart Chargers are microprocessor based and have a charge curve that has three stages See Figure 2 Stage One is essentially a constant current charge This continues until the connected battery is about 85 percent charged When Stage One ends the charger briefly sounds a tone beep to indicate a change to Stage Two the Absorption Phase This stage is essentially a constant voltage phase and supplies approximately 10 percent of the charge At the end of Stage Two the charger changes output to Stage Three Stage Three continues and turns OFF when the battery reac
12. anufacturing within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge if such a product is returned more than 30 days but ee ee year from the purchase date Vector Manufacturing will repair the unit or at its option replace it ree of charge if the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at Vector Manufacturing s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days During the warranty period Vector Manufacturing Ltd will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage ae shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood and Acts of God if your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 or toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable You may also contact us through our website at www vectormfg com STATE LAW R
13. are free of t is insulation If a battery remains in a discharged condition the lead sulfate changes to a hard crystalline form making a full charge difficult BATTERY RECONDITION mode sends a sequence of electronic pulses into the battery shaking loose and dissolving the crystals This slowly over 24 hours removes the insulating buildup from the plates so the battery can hold a full charge Most automotive batteries 50 to 70AH can be treated once to reduce the lead sulfate buildup Smaller 12 volt batteries such as found in jump Starters can be treated for 12 hours However depending on the severity of lead sulfate buildup and a larger size of the battery up to five 24 hour treatments may be necessary Battery Restore mode automatically operates and then times out after 24 hours When a smaller battery is treated Battery Restore mode can be manually stopped after 12 hours of treatment To start the BATTERY RECONDITION MODE press Battery Recondition the first 5 seconds the display will show dES then change to moving bars for the reminder of the timing period After 24 hours the timer will stop the operation The digital display will show the circulating pattern If the battery is not fully charged charge the battery until FUL is displayed on the digital display NOTE Battery Recondition Mode can treat a severely sulfated battery up to five times If performance of the battery does not improve recycle the battery VEC090 A LTERNATOR VOLTA
14. e PO SITIVE RED charger clamp to the POSITIVE POS P ungrounded battery terminal Then connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the vehicle chassis or the engine block away from the battery Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts connect only to a heavy gauge metal p art of the frame or engine block NOTE NEGATIVE GROUNDED type systems are the most common in today s vehicles c Set charger s charge rate to appropriate setting 2 10 20A according to battery size PO SITIVE G RO UNDEDVEHICLE Connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded battery post Then connect the PO SITIVE RED kattery clamp to the vehicle chassis or engine part away from the battery Do not connect the clamp to the carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts connect only to a heavy gauge stable metal part of the frame or engine block NOTE If there is any problem connecting the charger clamps to the battery terminals contact the Vector Technical Support Department toll free at 866 584 5504 for assistance d Plug battery charger power cord into grounded AC power outlet and refer to Appendix A at the end of this document for approximate charging times e When Tg is completed disconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected NO TE Use of Extension Cords a is necessary to use an extension cord as is often the case observe the f
15. hes full charge This charger has a CHARGING COMPLETE LED and the digital display shows FUL when the battery is fully charged FIGURE 2 CHARGE CURVE stage One BEEP Stage Two L yp tage Three OFF _ AisNc COMPLETE LED LIT e a unit KG rate setting a a Na Eo rate BE a 2 amps smaller batteries as in lawn mowers snowmobiles motorcycles etc b 10 amps m iddle sized batteries such as in small cars c 20 amps automobile and small truck batteries Microprocessor controlled for proper operation and for fault detection e Large Lighted Digital Display shows charging current and codes that indicate faults and modes of Operation and timeout of functions High Frequency operation for pure DC output e Rapid charging three stage output Heavy duty cables and clamps are corrosion resistant for better connections e Connect to side or top mount battery terminals e Rugged case with baked on finish plus sturdy carry handle Self storage of cables and clamps e ideal for charging during winter season when the starting performance of vehicle batteries is lowered by cold or extreme weather conditions Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs e Battery Recondition mode provides desulfation of battery plates to improve battery performance e Alternator Voltage Check can confirm proper operation of the alternator and indicate less than
16. isk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c That wire size is AWG 12 12 gauge to 100 feet and AWG 10 for distances over 100 feet Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug replace the cord or plug immediately Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow been dropped or otherwise damaged in any way take it to a qualified service technician Do not disassemble charger take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls will not reduce this risk co N AON 9 Do not expose charger fo rain or snow or use when wet 10 Never charge a frozen battery SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VECO90 4140 SW 28TH WAY FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 TEL 954 584 4446 e FAX 954 584 5556 e TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 CO OO PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1 Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you wor near a lead acid battery 2 Have plenty of fresh wa
17. king FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY a Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part b Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons c Check polarity of battery posts PO SITIVE PO S P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post d Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If negative post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see e If positive post is grounded to the chassis see f For negative grounded vehicle connect PO SITIVE RED clip from battery charger to PO SITIVE P05 P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block f For positive grounded vehicle connect NEGATIVE BLACK clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of battery Connect PO SITIVE RED clip to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block g When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord remove clip from vehicle chassis
18. ollowing important safety information e Before using any extension cord ensure that the wire size is at least 12 AWG for up to 100 feet and 10 AWG for longer than 100 feet Use only a good quality good condition UL listed extension cord and ALWAYS connect charger to the extension cord before plugging the extension cord into a 110 1 20 volt AC power outlet The use l a peer quality extension cord or one that is not in good repair could cause fire and or electric shock e Use a three wire extension cord with a 3 prong plug and 3 conductor socket VECO90 CONNECTING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE eck polarity of battery posts For top mounted battery connectors the positive post marked PO 5 P usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post marked NEG N For side mounted battery connections the Positive terminal is red the N egative terminal is black b Attach a 24 inch minimum length 6 AWG insulated battery cable to the Negative battery post marked NEG N c Connect the Positive RED battery clamp to the Positive battery connector marked P05 P or red d Stand as far back from battery as possible and do not face battery when making final connection e Carefully connect the N egative BLACK charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the negative terminal Connect the charger s power cord to a grounded 110 120 volt AC power Outlet and refer to Appendix A for appro
19. oning or the defroster system to load the alternator These appliances may start operating in the middle of a measurement cycle and give an invalid results if the first check indicates the alternator is good and the second or third repeat of the check indicates the alternator is bad there probably is some problem in the system Problems can range from loose fan belts to a diode going bad in the alternator To begin the check press Alternator and to stop the check press ON OFF Note that the FAULT light will light when the Alternator is bad a good Alternator will light the Alternator Good LED NOTE Do not charge the battery while waiting for the engine to warm This will invalidate any alternator check The Digital Display should show the circulating pattern while the engine is warming CARE AND MAINTENANCE With only minimal maintenance this Vector 0A Smart Battery Charger will deliver years 0 dependable service Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition e After each use clean the battery charger clamps be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of the copper clamps e Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and if necessary mild soap solution Do not allow liquid to enter the charger Do not operate when charger is wet e Keep the charger cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to the cords Do not use the charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in
20. ric shock This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1 A A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure 1 B may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle as shown in Figure 1 B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly ground ed outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Before using adapter as illustrated be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded The green colored rigid ear or tab extending from adapter must be connected to a properly grounded outlet make certain it is grounded If necessary replace original outlet cover plate screw with a longer ate that will secure adapter ear or tab to outlet cover plate and make ground connection to grounded outlet FIGURE IA FIGURE IB ADAPTER B GROUNDING PIN A METAL SCREW G ROUNDING MEANS Shs Te USE OF AN ADAPTER IS NOT ALLOWED IN CANADA IF A GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE IS NOT AVAILABLE DO NOT USE THIS APPLIANCE UNTIL THE PROPER OUTLET IS INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN VEC090 2 PREPARING TO CHARGE 1 Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner s manual 2 if it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge or to clean terminals always remove grounded terminal from battery first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so a
21. s not to Cause an arc 3 Clean battery terminals Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes 4 Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches level specified by battery manufacturer This helps purge excessive gas from cells Do not overfill For a battery without cell caps carefully follow manufacturer s recharging instructions 5 Study all battery manufacturers specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge 6 Be sure area around battery is well ventilated while battery is being charged Gas can be forcefully a away sie a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic material such as a fan Q Q 6 Ore Q 1 C d ILOLO Locate charger as far away pattery as cab Never place the charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery will corrode and damage charger Never allow the battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery Do not operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way oe oes to oe oe ane charged on shore DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS 1 Connect and disconnect DC output clips only after removing AC cord from electric outlet 2 Never allow clips to touch each other 3 Attach clips to battery posts and twist or rock back and forth several times to make a good connection This tends to keep clips from slipping off terminals and helps to reduce risk of spar
22. ter and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working with a battery Acid acid particles or corrosion may get into your eyes Immediately flood eye with running cold water for at least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately if battery acid contacts skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine Be extra cautious to reduce risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery It might spark or short circuit battery or other electrical part that may cause explosion Remove any metal items on your person such as rings bracelets necklaces and watches when working with a lead acid battery A lead acid battery can produce a short circuit current high enough to weld a ring or the like to metal causing a severe burn GROUND AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock Charger Is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding lug The plug must be plugged into an outlet a is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 Un DANG ER N EVER alter AC cord or plug provided if it will not fit outlet have proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection can result in the risk of an elect
23. ttery charge using a hydrometer Use this technique if battery vent caps can be removed Check each cell if there is one cell with a very low specific gravity compared to the other cells there is probably a shorted cell in the battery Replace the battery The following chart converts hydrometer readings into percent of charge values SPECIFIC GRAVITY PERCENT OF CHARGE PERCENT OF CHARGE NEEDED HYDROMETER READING IN BATTERY BY BATTERY 1 265 100 0 1 225 75 25 1 190 50 50 1 155 25 75 1 120 0 100 Refer to the chart below for approximate charging times PERCENT OF CHARGE 75 50 25 0 2 AMPS 6 5 HRS 12 HRS N R N R 10 AMPS 1 8 HRS 3 0 HRS 4 5 HRS 6 HRS 20 AMPS 1 HRS 1 5 HRS 3HRS 3 5HRS For Charging Batteries 80 to 100 AH not for this example Not Recommended for more than 1 hour Not Recommended because over 18 hrs charging time The times shown in the chart above are approximate and refer to an average automotive battery For smaller batteries the charge time should be adjusted using the formula shown below and adding 1 hour to the time calculated To estimate charging time for a discharged battery divide the AH rating of the battery by the charge rate selected This is the number of hours required to recharge the battery For example a 50 AH 12 volt battery is discharged 10 volts How long should it be charged at the 20 Amp rate Divide the 50 AH by 20 The answer is approximately 2 5 hours Always ro
24. und up the charge time by 10 to ensure full charge In most cases battery recharge times will vary depending on the age and condition of the battery Smaller batteries should be charged at a lower rate 2 Amps and add an extra hour to charge time VECO90 11 VECTOR 5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM IS limited warranty pro ram Is the only one that a p plies to this product and It sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing Lt regarding this product There is no other warranty other than described herein This Vector Manufacturing Ltd product is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase without additional charge The warranty does not extend to subsequent rchasers or users Vector Manufacturing Ltd will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty This product is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products other than accessories may be returned postage prepaid to Vector M anufacturin g Anydefective product other than accessories that is returned to Vector M
25. ximate charging times f Set charger s charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size g When charging is complete disconnect cables and clamps in reverse order from which they were connected The REN Isa automatic a oan Nh on 7 rate as becomes charged and stops charging when the battery is fully charged if you require some estimate of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to Appendix A for these details BATTERY RECONDITION MODE mode does not charge any battery Charging Is a separate operation The battery to be read ee ay have to be installed in a vehicle Follow the instructions for Connecting if Battery is O utside of Vehicle BATTERY RECONDITION MODE should only be used with 10 Amp Hour or larger capacity lead acid batteries Charge the battery to be treated for 20 minutes before using RECO NDITION Mode O bserve the Digital Display for any codes This initial charge will check the battery for shorted cells F01 open cells or battery too low or overcharged to accept a charge F02 and to ensure the battery can take a charge if code F03 is displayed change modes to the BATTERY RECO NDITION MO DE Whenever a lead acid battery begins to discharge lead sulfate an insulator begins to build up on the plates in the battery This reduces the ability of the battery to hold a full charge When that battery has an immediate charge most of the lead sulfate is dissolved and the plates
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