Vector VEC1098A Automobile Battery Charger User Manual
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1. Attach clamps to battery chassis as indicated in Battery Installed in Vehicle steps 5 and 6 and in Battery Outside of Vehicle steps 2 4 and 5 Follow these steps when the battery is installed in a vehicle A spark near the battery may cause an explosion To reduce risk of a spark near the battery 1 Position AC and DC cords to reduce risk of damage by hood door or moving engine part 2 Stay clear of fan blades belts pulleys and other parts that can cause injury to persons 3 Check polarity of battery posts POSITIVE POS P battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE NEG N post A Determine which post of battery is grounded connected to the chassis If NEGATIVE post is grounded to chassis as in most vehicles see 5 If POSITIVE post is grounded to the chassis see 6 Oe O fo So as 4 VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page iv 5 For negative grounded vehicle connect POSITIVE RED clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE POS P ungrounded post of battery Connect NEGATIVE BLACK clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery Do not connect clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to lcay gauge metal part of the frame or engine block 6 For positive grounded vehicle connect NEGATIVE BLACK clamp from battery charger to NEGATIVE NEG N ungrounded post of battery Connect POSITIVE RED clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away fr2. WET lights when battery type selector is on WET battery type GEL lights when battery type selector is on GEL battery type AGM lights when battery type selector is on AGM battery type Float Charge lights when automatic charge monitoring is active This feature allows a battery to maintain its charge over long periods of non use If there is any loss of power to the charger once power is eae charger will automatically return to the default settings Battery selector type would be GEL Battery Voltage lights when battery voltage is displayed Alternator Good lights when load or not load checks show the alternator is keeping up with the electrical load BUTTON TO THE RIGHT OF LEDS Equalize a recessed button used to start the equalization process OPERATING 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 Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual Battery Voltage Selection Before proceeding with any operation the user must select the voltage of battery on the Battery Voltage Selector Switch see the Control Panel diagram on page 3 Charge Rate Selection After charger clamps are correctly connected plug the charger into a 120 volt AC outlet and the charger will show a circulating pattern on the Digital Displa
3. Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock and will void warranty If an extension cord must be used a pins on plug of extension cord must be the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b extension cord must be properly wired and in good electrical condition and c wire size must be AWG 10 for 100 feet and AWG 8 for distances over 100 feet 4 Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug take to a qualified technician for replacement of the plug or cord n 5 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 6 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 and will void warranty 7 To reduce risk of electric shock unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning Turning off controls without unplugging will not reduce this risk 8 Do not expose charger to rain snow or use when wet Personal Safety 1 Another person should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead acid battery 2 Fresh water and soap should be nearby in case battery acid comes in contact with skin clothing or eyes 3 Wear complete eye protection and clothing protection Avoid touching eyes while working
4. first Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off so as not to cause an arc 3 Clean battery terminals Do not allow corrosion to come 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 maintenance free carefully follow manufacturer s charging instructions 5 Study all battery manufacturer s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommended rates of charge 6 Area around battery should be well ventilated while battery is being charged Gas can be forcefully blown away by using a piece of cardboard or other nonmetallic aiel as a fan 7 Make sure the initial charging rate does not exceed battery manufacturer s requirement Charger Location 1 Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit 2 NEVER place charger directly above battery being charged gases from battery will corrode and damage charger NEVER allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading gravity or filling battery NEVER operate charger in a closed in area or restrict ventilation in any way Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore Do not set a battery on top of charger DC Connection Precautions Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after removing AC cord from electric outlet Never allow clamps to touch each other
5. more undercharged it becomes thus the more frequently the battery should be equalized 1 Do not use this mode on sealed or valve regulated batteries This mode is only meant for wet unsealed vented batteries 2 Make sure there are no flammable sources near the recharging site 3 Wear safety glasses gloves and protective clothing 4 Remove battery from vehicle MAKE SURE THAT THE BATTERY HAS GOOD VENTILATION The process causes the release of i ae and oxygen An accumulation of these gases presents a real danger of explosion 5 Open the battery cap if removable 6 Fill the battery with distilled water according to the manufacturer s instructions Since batteries may rapidly bubble while being charged remember to refill only with distilled water after the equalization process is complete and the voltage is back to normal 7 Follow the steps in the Charging the Battery section on page 5 of this manual 8 Push the Battery Type Selector Switch until WET is displayed This mode will only work if a WET battery is selected 9 Choose the correct charge rate and start charging You can check the battery voltage by pushing the Battery Voltage button 10 Push the Equalize button at any time and the battery will automatically begin to equalize in 4 amp limited current Note that in order to push the recessed button you will need a small pin or ballpoint pen 11 Every hour the temperature should be checked b
6. of the charger with a soft cloth and if necessary mild soap solution e 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 WARNINGS e Do not use charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in any way call Technical Support toll free at 800 544 6986 e There are no user serviceable parts in this unit e Do not open the unit In the event of malfunction it must be returned to manufacturer for professional testing and repair OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER S WARRANTY VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 a Page 10 TROUBLESHOOTING Display Indications Common Problems Possible Solutions No Functions e Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 110 120 volt AC outlet e Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section FO Internal Shorted Cell Battery If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell the FO1 will show We recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation FO2 Bad Battery Connection or Battery Voltage Too Low to Accept Charge When FO2 appears the most common cause is poor connection to battery e Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect AC cord and clamps clean battery terminal and reconnect e If the situation persists we
7. systems APPROXIMATE CHARGING TIMES The 50 30 15 4 Amp Smart Battery Charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stop when the battery is fully charged Deep cycle batteries may require longer charging time For estimates of the time it takes to charge a 12 volt battery refer to the following table Percent of charge in battery 75 50 25 0 at 4 amp rate 3 5 HRS 7 HRS 10 5 HRS 14 HRS at 15 amp rate 1 HR 2 HRS 2 8 HRS 3 7 HRS at 30 amp rate NR 1 HR 1 4 HRS 1 9 HRS at 50 amp rate NR NR NR NR Not recommended for charging batteries less than 80 Ah The times shown in the table above are approximate and refer to a 50 Ah automotive battery For example a 50 Ah 12 volt battery is discharged 50 How long should it be charged at the 15 amp rate See the chart above under 50 and at 15 amp rate In most cases battery charging times will vary depending on the size age and condition of the battery Smaller batteries should be charged at a lower rate 4 amps and an extra hour added to charge time CARE AND MAINTENANCE With proper care and minimal maintenance the VECIO98A 50 30 15 4 Amp Smart Battery Charger will provide years of dependable service For maximum performance manufacturer recommends 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
8. 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 are free of this insulation If a battery remains in a discharged condition over a longer period of time the lead sulfate changes to a hard crystalline form making a full charge difficult to achieve Reconditioning may save a sulfated battery BATTERY RECONDITION MODE should only be used with 10 amp hour Ah or larger capacity lead acid batteries Charge the battery to be treated for 20 minutes 7 4 VEC1098A Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page 8 before using RECONDITION Mode Observe the Digital Display for any codes This initial charge will check the battery for shorted cells FO1 open cells FO3 or battery too low to accept a charge FO2 and to ensure the battery can take a charge If code FO3 is displayed change to the BATTERY RECONDITION MODE Remove or disconnect the vehicle s battery when reconditioning 1 Make sure the charger is in initiation state with a circulating pattern on the display or in charge OFF mode with O00 on the display If not press 4 15 30 50 AMP button repeatedly until 000 shows on the display 2 Press the Battery Recondition button to start the process 3 DES appears on the display for 3 seconds then it changes to three horizontal moving bars 4 The process takes 24 hours and stops automatically The display shows 000 w
9. K OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 Toll Free 800 544 6986 a VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS 1 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURES WORKING IN VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU READ THIS MANUAL EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR CHARGER AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY 2 To reduce risk of battery explosion follow these instructions and those published by the battery manufacturer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery Review cautionary markings on these products and on engine 3 This equipment employs parts switches relays etc that produce arcs or sparks Therefore if used in a garage or enclosed area the unit MUST be placed not less than 18 inches above the floor Battery Safety 1 Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire electric shock or injury to persons 2 To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger 3 An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary
10. VEC1098A_Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page 12 FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Products Inc regarding this product There is no other warranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty This Vector Products Inc product is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase without additional charge The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users Manufacturer 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 damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products may be returned to manufacturer Any defective product that is returned to manufacturer 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 less than 5 years from the purchase d
11. ate manufacturer will repair the unit or at its option replace it free of charge If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at manufacturer 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 During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging adapters bulbs fuses and batteries damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglec misuse abuse failure to Blo 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 toll free at 800 544 6986 for general repair information and charges if applicable STATE LAW RIGHTS 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 exclusion
12. ced radio TV technician for help p TABLE OF CONTENTS ItrOdUCHON ses Haka kos phd Ee dob hed nde tee Sob gon See Sew ee ee 1 ReOtures 7 own ten fol nda bok ae E E bode teed shan E dees Sin woe ae 2 Controls and Indicators 1 1 eee ee ee 3 Operating Instructions a etso ds bole Mahe a ET ey Re oes E nee see oad 5 Charge Rate S lection sieto taroan ben neko Relea ates 5 Chargingth Battery 4 neeem ene fede nt ote wae Baten 5 Automatic Float Charging 0 0 0 eee eeaeee 6 EQUGIIZING lt 2 a eane e EAAS E a E etna n fie rete tet Bear Sates s 6 ERGE 2 wen aco e debate E E bois te Deneve ee Sy en SS 7 Recondition Mode sssaaa wey Seed ates ho see Sanaa 7 Altetriator Check 3 tintio diols tht ls Mia tech cli g he Jk ok dd kl 8 Approximate Charging Times 1 0 0 0 cece eee ee 9 Care and Maintenance 0 eect teen nee 9 Troubleshooting 02 6 3 vee 8 E es Sune nine we bined et at Mow 10 INTRODUCTION Thank you for selecting the VECIO098A 50 30 15 4 Amp Smart Battery Charger With proper care and use it will give you years of dependable service This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 50 amps a low charge rate of 4 amps and 150 amps of engine starting power It is designed for charging only 12 volt lead acid batteries conventional automotive maintenance free marine deep cycle and gel used in cars trucks farm equipment boats RVs and SUVs lawn mowers garden tractors motorcycles per
13. he various conditions and or status codes Status Codes are described in the following chart and on the back of charger VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page 4 gt AC POWER INDICATOR When connected to an AC outlet digital display shows circulating pattern to BH indicate power is on Disconnect charger after use FAULT CODES Ui INTERNAL SHORTED CELL BATTERY Cannot be charged Have battery checked by certified auto service center EXCESSIVE LOAD ON BATTERY WHILE CHARGING Check load IYA BAD BATTERY CONNECTION Check battery connection BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW TO ACCEPT CHARGE Have battery checked by certified auto service center IET INTERNAL OPEN CELL Have battery checked by certified auto service center SULFATED CONDITION Battery needs to be reconditioned See manual NY OVERTIME CONDITION Battery will not accept a charge after 18 hours of continuous charging Battery may have internal damage Have battery checked by certified auto center BATTERY CHARGE RATE IS SET TOO LOW Set charger to higher charge rate See manual IEF OVERHEATED CONDITION Disconnect charger and allow to cool for 30 min check for ample ventilation ity REVERSE POLARITY lty ALTERNATOR OUTPUT IS OUT OF TYPICAL OPERATION RANGE OPERATION CODES BATTERY RECONDITIONING The letters DES will display for the first 3 seconds ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK CHARGER STANDBY BATTERY FULLY CHARGED CONTROL PANEL LED INDICATORS
14. hen complete Alternator Check Part 1 No Load Turn OFF all vehicle s accessories The battery must be fully charged before testing the alternator Run the engine long enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a no load voltage 1 Press Alternator Check to start the test 2 Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good or FO7 will display to indicate the alternator is out of typical operation voltage 3 Press Alternator Check again to stop the test Part 2 Under Load Accessories on Next load the alternator by turning on as many accessories as possible except for A C and DEFROST 1 Press Alternator Check to start the test 2 Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good or FO7 will display to indicate the alternator is out of typical voltage range 3 Pies Alternator Check again to stop the test If the first alternator check indicates a good alternator and the second indicates the alternator is bad the problem could stem from loose fan belts an intermittent diode failure or possibly bad connections between the battery and alternator and or ground Notes FO7 may display because someone has added a number of accessory loads on the charging system thereby increasing current demand from the alternator MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERNATOR IS RATED TO SUPPORT THE APPLICATION This check may not be accurate for every make manufacturer and model of vehicle Check only 12 volt
15. om 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 7 When disconnecting charger disconnect AC cord remove clamp from vehicle chassis and then remove clamp from battery terminal 8 Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating 9 See operating instructions for length of charge information Follow these steps when the battery has been removed from a vehicle A spark near the battery may cause an explosion To reduce risk of a spark near the battery 1 Check polarity of battery posts The POSITIVE post marked POS P usually has a larger diameter than the NEGATIVE battery post marked NEG N Attach a 24 inch minimum length AWG 6 insulated battery cable to the NEGATIVE battery post marked NEG N Connect the POSITIVE RED battery clamp to the POSITIVE battery post marked POS P or red Stand as far back from the battery as possible and do not face battery when making final connection Carefully connect the NEGATIVE BLACK charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable connected to the NEGATIVE terminal Set the charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size When disconnecting charger always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and break first connection while as far away hon battery as practical NO nn BRO N Note A marine boat battery must be removed and cha
16. ordance with all local codes and ordinances see Figure 1A Figure ADAPTER B 1B GROUNDING MEANS GROUNDING PIN A METAL SCREW S If a properly grounded outlet is not available a temporary adapter like the adapter shown in Figure 1B may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle The temporary adapter should be used ONLY until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician DANGER Before using an adapter as illustrated make certain that the 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 screw that will secure adapter ground tab to outlet cover plate and connect to grounded outlet WARNING NEVER alter AC cord or plug If it will not fit have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection may result in an electric shock Nofe 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 has been installed by a qualified electrician Preparing to Charge 1 Determine voltage of battery to be charged by referring to the vehicle manual 2 If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge or to clean terminals always remove grounded terminal from battery
17. recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation FO3 Sulfate or Unchargeable Battery FO3 appears when the battery is highly sulfated and cannot accept normal charge current e Follow the steps in Recondition Mode to recondition the battery e Follow the steps in Equalizing to equalize the battery e If the situation persists after reconditioning and equalizing we recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation F04 Overtime Condition FO4 appears when charging time exceeds 18 hours You may be using a charge current rate too low for a large battery Select higher charge rate to charge the battery FO5 Overheated Condition The ventilation grill that prevents the air from flowing in and out of the charger may be blocked e Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect AC cord and clamps allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes and reconnect e Make sure there is ample ventilation before resuming operation FO6 Reverse Polarity The connections to the battery s POSITIVE and NEGATIVE terminals are incorrect Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect AC cord and clamps and reconnect to battery with correct polarity FO7 Alternator Voltage Alternator output voltage is out of typical operation range Cha
18. rged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specifically designed for marine use This unit is NOT designed for such use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experien
19. rging a Very Cold Battery If the battery to be charged is very cold in temperatures below freezing O C 32 F it cannot accept a high rate of charge The initial charge rate will be low The charge rate will increase as the battery warms Never attempt to charge a frozen battery 10
20. s 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 Technical Support by telephone fax or mail see below We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product indude your name address phone number dated sales receipt for 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 Products Inc Enter VEC1098A as Model and 50 30 15 4 Amp Smart Battery Charger as Product Type All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to Black amp Decker 4409 W Wanda McAllen TX 78503 e TOLL FREE 800 544 6986 e FAX 956 630 0492 e WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE BD082606 2006 VECTOR PRODUCTS INC MADE IN CHINA VEC1098A WECTOR The Freedom of POWER Fully Automatic Electronic Smart Battery Charger 50 30 A wit c UL us LISTED USER S AANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RIS
21. s to displaying the charge current 5 The display shows FUL when the battery is fully charged 6 Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect Automatic Float Charging Automatic Float Charging is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery 1 Keep the AC power and battery connected after battery is fully charged 2 The charger monitors the battery and tops it off as needed 3 The Float Charge indicator lights the display shows charge current when topping off the battery and returns to FUL when completed 4 To view battery voltage press the Battery Voltage button Nofe Charging can be terminated by repeatedly pressing the Charge Rate Selector button until the circulating pattern appears on the display After AC power interruption charging restarts at 4 amp rate automatically WARNING If battery size is not known charge at the 4 amp rate DO NOT overcharge batteries Equalizing Equalizing is the process by which the fluid in each of a battery s cells is equalized This process takes place after charging is complete WARNINGS e NEVER TRY TO EQUALIZE A GEL OR AGM CELL THE RESULTING EXPLOSION COULD CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE SERIOUS INJURY AND OR DEATH e Remove or disconnect the vehicle s battery when equalizing The frequency which the equalization process needs to be run depends on the use of the battery The more the battery is used the
22. sonal watercraft snowmobiles ATVs and various applications Smart Battery Chargers feature 3 stage high efficiency charging technology and built in microprocessor control that ensures fast safe and complete charging of serviceable batteries Charge Curve STAGE ONE A BEEP STAGE TWO STAGE THREE y CHARGING COMPLETE lt OFF BEEP Stage One Rapid Start Charge at 50 amps delivers maximum charging amperage to wake up any serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine starting in just 1 minute based on a midsize vehicle battery at 50 charge level When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage the charger will automatically signal a beep and move into Stage 2 of the charging process VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page 2 Stage Two Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined voltage During this phase the charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy renee At the end of Stage 2 the charger will automatically move into Stage 3 charge mode Stage Three Top Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe effective battery charge At the conclusion of Stage 3 the unit will BEEP signaling the completion of the charging cycle The Automatic Float Charge fea
23. t sounds a beep and the charging current LED lights The charger starts charging at 4 amp rate automatically if 4 15 30 50 AMP button is not pressed within 3 minutes after applying AC power If the Display on the charger varies between FO3 and the amp rate the battery is sulfated and the charger is trying to give it some charge If atter approximately 2 hours the display just shows FO3 then the battery will not charge Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays 0 0 during self test or charging stage changes 3 Pressing the 4 15 30 50 AMP button again advances charging rate to 15 amps pressing once more advances charging rate to 30 amps and again to 50 amps Pressing the button again will turn OFF the charger output and the Display will show O00 This selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by 5 VEC1098A_ Manual_082606 8 26 06 12 56 PM Page 6 the microprocessor and the unit will stop charging if the selected rate is too fast or too slow for battery size or condition As the battery nears full charge the unit s output will automatically drop to a lower charge rate Pressing the 4 15 30 50 AMP button repeatedly advances to standby mode the unit sounds a beep displays O00 and stops charging 4 The battery charger displays the charge current To view the battery voltage ies BATTERY VOLTAGE button The charger will sound a beep and display the attery voltage for 3 seconds then return
24. ture is ideal for maintaining a battery It automatically tops off battery as needed to keep battery fully charged all the time FEATURES e This unit has four charge rate settings accessed by the 4 15 30 50 AMP button a 4 amps smaller batteries such as in lawn mowers snowmobiles motorcycles etc b 15 amps mid sized batteries such as in small cars c 30 amps automobiles and light trucks d 50 amps large truck batteries banks of RV batteries e 150 amp engine start e Automatic Temperature Compensation e Battery type selection e Digital diagnostics e Alternator voltage and battery voltage check e Digital display shows charge rate operating mode fault codes and FUL when charged e minute engine start e 3 stage high frequency switch mode automatic rapid charging e Spark resistant reverse polarity and short circuit protection for user e Built in battery reconditioning desulfate e Equalization function e Lightweight high efficiency design e Cables and clamps self stored e Microprocessor control Digital Smart Control High frequency power e Compensates for low AC from extension cord use p Controls and Indicators CONTROL PANEL EL 9 9 ee DIGITAL READOUT CIRCULATING PATTERN WECTOR DSCA microprocessor Dail CANT COMTI Smart BATTERY FUNCTION BUTTONS Battery Type Step 1 allows the user to select Wet Gel or AGM type of battery for an efficient and safe charge Most a
25. utomotive batteries are Wet batteries Refer to the battery manufacturer s specifications for battery type 4 15 30 50 AMP Charge Rate Selector Step 2 allows the user to select the charge rate based on battery size This selection and the actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor The charger will stop charging if the rate is too fast or too slow for the battery size or condition 150 AMP Engine Start places the charger in an engine start sequence This button will not be activated unless the charger is in the 50 amp charge mode set the 4 15 30 50 AMP button to 50 amps first to activate this button Battery Recond 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 turn these chemicals into useful battery electrolytes More than 24 hours may be needed to restore Periodic reconditioning is recommended to maintain a battery s optimum performance However if 5 cycles does not improve battery performance discontinue and recycle the battery Alternator Check is a quick check that measures the battery voltage This check is repeated at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to determine if the alternator can keep up with the loads It can indicate whether alternator service may be required INDICATOR Large 375 3 Character Digital Display in the upper left of the control panel indicates t
26. with a battery Acid acid particles or corrosion may get into eyes Immediately flush eye with cad water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention immediately 4 If battery acid comes in contact with skin or clothing wash immediately with soap and water If redness pain or irritation occurs seek immediate medical attention 5 NEVER smoke or allow a spark or flame in vicinity of battery or engine 6 Be extra cautious to reduce the risk of dropping a metal tool onto battery This might cause sparks or short circuit the battery or other a oa which can cause an explosion 7 Remove personal metal items 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 cause a severe burn 8 Use charger for charging a LEAD ACID battery only It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage aectrical system other than in a starter motor application Do not use the battery charger for charging dry cell batteries that are commonly used with home appliances These batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage property 9 NEVER ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY Power Cord Safety Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock The unit is equipped with a 120 volt AC cord with an equipmentgrounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be inserted into a properly installed and grounded 110 120 volt AC outlet in acc
27. y indicating power has been applied Select the proper charge current rate based on bae size Press the 4 15 30 50 AMP button and the charger will begin charging at 4 amps Pressing the 4 15 30 50 AMP button again will advance the charge rate to 15 amps again to 30 amps and again to 50 amps Pressing the switch again will turn OFF the charger output and the display will show 000 Note 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 step two or three The display will show a reduced charge rate To return to 4A press the 4 15 30 50 AMP button When the battery is fully charged FUL shows on the Digital Display AWARNING If Digital Display shows F02 the connection to the battery terminals is bad Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect clean battery terminals then reconnect If Digital Display shows F06 the RED POSITIVE and BLACK NEGATIVE clamps are incorrectly connected to battery terminals Follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect then reconnect in correct polarity Charging the Battery 1 Press Battery Type selector until desired battery type LED lights Note The default selection is GEL type battery 2 Press 4 15 30 50 AMP button to begin charging at the 4 amp rate the uni
28. y touching the battery If the battery is hot to the touch stop the charging and allow the battery to cool 12 The voltage rises but does not go over 15 3v to 16 2v 2 55 2 7v per cell 13 The WET LED flashes while the charger is in equalize mode 14 The Digital Display will show FUL when the equalization process is complete Engine Start The Engine Start function can supply 150 amps for engine starting 1 Set the 4 15 30 50 AMP button to 50 amp mode and immediately press the 150A button switch to activate the Engine Start mode 2 The Digital Display will countdown from 999 to 000 3 When the 000 count is reached and begins flashing on the Display the vehicle is ready to start A Crank the engine using manufacturer s guidelines typically in 3 to 5 second bursts The high current engine starting function requires a resting cooling period between tries The charger will switch back to regular charge mode after 5 seconds and will not ale operation in this mode a 4 minutes Wait 4 to 5 minutes before a second attempt at starting the engine if needed 5 During the rest period the battery is charging at 50 amps After engine starts follow the steps outlined in Important Safety Instructions at the front of this manual to disconnect Recondition Mode Whenever a lead acid battery begins to discharge lead sulfate an insulator begins to build up on the battery s internal plates This reduces
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