Charging/Recharging; 110/120-Volt Ac Charging; 12-Volt Dc Charging - Vector START-IT VEC021ST Owner's Manual

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clamps together—this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion.
FIRST AID:
• 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 minimum of 15 minutes — SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.

3. CHARGING/RECHARGING

For maximum battery life, we recommend that the START-IT™ system be kept fully charged at all times. If the
battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life may be shortened. Note: Recharging battery after
each use will prolong battery life; frequent discharges between recharges will reduce battery life.

3.1 110/120-Volt AC Charging

IMPORTANT:
• MAKE SURE SAFETY ON/OFF SWITCH IS IN OFF POSITION DURING RECHARGING.
• Charge unit until full (can take up to 24 hours)
• Recharge unit fully after each use.
• Recharge unit every two months, when it has not been used.
1. Simply plug the 110/120-volt AC plug of the AC/DC adapter/charger cord into any standard
110/120-volt AC wall outlet.
2. Plug the 12-volt DC cigarette type plug into the 12-volt DC receptacle on the unit.
3. Charge this device for at least 14-16 hours or until the FULL indicator lights when Charge Status Button is
pressed.
4. NOTE: The unit can be overcharged (which will shorten the life of the battery) — DO NOT charge with
AC charging procedure for more than 24 hours maximum.
5. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
NOTE:
RECHARGE WHEN LESS THAN 4 RED LEDS LIGHT WHEN BATTERY STATUS
PUSHBUTTON IS PRESSED
Figure 3

3.2 12-Volt DC Charging

The START-IT™ system also comes with a DC/DC charging cord, for recharging the unit from the 12-volt DC
cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle or boat. Note: This recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as
effectively as recharging from a 110/120-volt AC outlet. The 12-volt DC recharging procedure is recommended
only when it is necessary, as continued use of the 12-volt DC recharging procedure may shorten the battery system's
life.
WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE FOR MORE THAN 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM USING 12-VOLT DC METHOD.
1. NOTE: If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for recharging with engine
running while the unit is being charged via the 12-volt DC method.
12-Volt DC
Charging Cord
110/120-Volt AC
Adapter/Charger