Page 4 - APPENDIX A - CHARGING TIMES; PERCENT OF CHARGE; APPENDIX B - SPECIFICATIONS
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 battery charge) using a hydrometer. Use this technique, if battery vent caps can be removed. Check each cell. If there is one c...
Page 5 - PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY; least 10 minutes and get medical attention immediately.; GROUND AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTIONS
PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Someone should be within range of your voice or close enough to come to your aid when you work near a lead-acid battery. 2. Have plenty of fresh water and soap nearby in case battery acid contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.3. Wear complete eye protection and clothing...
Page 6 - BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:
PREPARING TO CHARGE 1. Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner’s manual and make sure that output voltage selector switch is set at correct voltage. 2. If it is necessary to remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery firs...
Page 7 - corrosion of the copper clamps.; TROUBLESHOOTING; VERY COLD BATTERY; attempt to charge a frozen battery.; SULFATED BATTERY
service. Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition:• After each use, clean the battery charger clamps - be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of the copper clamps. • Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if necessary, mild s...
Page 8 - CHARGING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE; Charge/Start switch is in the Charge position.; CHARGING TIMES
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 at (954) 584-4446 or toll free at (866)-584-5504 for assistance...
Page 9 - h. See operating instructions for length of charge information.; INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES; lowered by cold or extreme weather conditions. See Figure 2.; CHARGE RATE SWITCH
h. See operating instructions for length of charge information. INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector(r) Model VEC078 2/15/100 Automatic Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. Please read all safety warnings and cautions, and t...
Page 10 - CHARGER CONTROLS; CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH; AMMETER AND INDICATORS
CHARGER CONTROLS Charger controls are located on the front panel. Understand control use before operating charger. CHARGE RATE SELECTOR SWITCH • The Charge Rate Selector switch on the front panel of the charger (Figure 3) offers two 12 volt and one 6 volt charge rates for charging various types of b...