Page 2 - PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY; components and may cause explosion.; POWER CORD CONNECTION; recommended charging rates.; CHARGER LOCATION; NEVER; operate charger in a restricted or non-ventilated area.; DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS; to reduce risk of sparking.
2 PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS AND SAFETY 1. Another person should be 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 contacts skin, clothing, or eyes.3. Wear eye protection and protective clothing. Avoid touching eyes or ...
Page 3 - TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:; frame or engine block.; EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:; connection while as far away from battery as practical.; NOTE
3 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: 1. Position AC and DC cords/cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or other moving engine parts. 2. Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, a...
Page 4 - INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES; FIGURE 2 - CHARGE CURVE; FEATURES; • Automatic Float Charge Monitoring.
4 INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1086B 2/4/6 AMP 12 Volt 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 6 amps, and low chargerate of up to 2 amps. It is designe...
Page 5 - FIGURE 3; FRONT VIEW; FIGURE 3 FRONT PANEL; CONTROLS AND INDICATORS; FUNCTIONS; battery size or condition.; INDICATORS; Lights when the battery is not connected properly or not charable.
5 FIGURE 3 FRONT VIEW WARNINGS: THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS CHARGER. DO NOT OPEN THE UNIT! IT MUST BE RETURNED TO VECTOR FOR PROFESSIONAL TESTING AND REPAIR. OPENING THE UNIT WILL VOID THE MANUFACTURER'SWARRANTY. Contact the Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or to...
Page 6 - : • If the battery is near full it will fall back to lower charge rate.; GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY
CHARGE RATE SELECTION After charger clamps are correctly connected, plug in the charger to an AC outlet and the power indicator lights. Selectproper charge current rate based on battery size. Press the 2/4/6 AMP push button and the charger will begin chargingat 2 amps. Pressing the 2/4/6 AMP push bu...
Page 7 - WARNING: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE A FROZEN BATTERY; SPECIFIC GRAVITY; and add an extra hour to charge time.; PERCENT OF CHARGE; HRS
7 INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTERY • If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the FAULT LED will light. • If FAULT LED light comes on, Vector recommends you take your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation. BATTERY NOT ACCEPTING A CHARGE • Make sure that the cha...
Page 8 - WARRANTY; specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.; LIMITATIONS; make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.; WARRANTY ACTIVATION; along with a copy of the original sales receipt to:
8 WARRANTY This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than described herein. This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to t...