Use As Jump-Start System; Jump-Start Warnings; First Aid - Vector START-IT Compact Elite VEC010INV Owner's Manual & Warranty

Vec010S manual 03/04
2. USE AS A JUMP-START SYSTEM
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1. There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are improperly charged or
discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosion hazard,
and/or personal injury.
2. Never smoke while jump-starting.
3. Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated area.
4. Thi s power system i s to be used ONLY on vehi c l e s or boats wi t h 12 vol t DC battery systems.
5. Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
6. Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle — friction can cause dangerous
static electricity sparks.
7. Remove all metal jewelry - this can cause short ci r cui t s. Al w ays use protecti v e eyewear
when jump-starting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.
8. Never touch red and black clamps together - this can cause dangerous sparks, power
arcing, and/or explosion.
9. Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery
10. After use as jump-starter, turn OFF power safety swi t ch. Keep out of reach of chi l dren.
11. Vehi c l e s that have on-board computeri z ed systems may be damaged i f vehi c l e battery i s
jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle's owner's manual to
confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
12. Power safety swi t ch shoul d be off prior to jump-starting.
13. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle's starter motor. If the engine fails to
start after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jump-start procedure and
l o ok for other probl e ms that need to be corrected.
14. If vehi c l e to be started has a posi t i v e grounded system (posi t i v e battery terminal is
connected to chassis): replace steps 4 and 5 of the jump-start procedure (page 8) wi t h the
fol l o wi n g steps A and B, and then proceed to step 11.
A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery 's negati v e terminal.
B. Connect posi t i v e (+) red cl a mp to vehi c l e chassi s or a sol i d , non-movi n g, metal vehi c l e
component or body part. DO NOT cl a mp di r ectl y to posi t i v e battery termi n al or movi n g part.
15. Repl a ce worn or defecti v e parts immediately - contact Vector customer servi c e
department (954)584-4446 or tol l free (866) 584-5504.
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SKIN:
• If battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash
thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate
medical attention.
EYES:
• If battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for a minimum of 15
minutes - seek immediate medical attention.
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