Care And Maintenance - Vector VEC092 Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK
NOTE:
This
check
may
not
be
accurate
for
every
make,
manufacturer
and model
of
vehicle.
There
is
wide
variation
i
user-controlled
electrical
loads, alternator output,
and
wiring.
Other
factors include battery condition,
temperature,
an
engine
idle
speed.
It
is
recommended
to
check your
alternator
when
it
is
known
to
be
operating properly
to verify
th<
this
check
is
valid for
your
particular vehicle.
Check
only
1
2V
systems.
Checking
24
or
36V
systems
will
damage
charger
The
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK
measures a
defined
range
of
voltage
that
is
available from
the
full
charged
battery.
The
user
must allow
the
engine
to
warm
to
normal
operating temperature
and
achieve
normal
idle
speed.
As many
appliances as
possible
are turned
off for the
first
part of the
check
to
allow
th
battery
to
reach
it's
highest voltage
level.
The
Alternator
Voltage
Check
is
only activated
after
10
to
30
minutes
of
engine
idle.
If
the
ALTERNATOR
GOO
LED
lights,
then the
ON/OFF
button
is
pressed
to
stop the check. Alternator Voltage
Check
is
then repeate
after
many
appliances are turned
on
to
check
the alternator output
under a
greater Toad.
If
the
first
(unloade<
and
second
(loaded) checks
indicate the alternator
is
good,
then the entire
procedure should be repeate
again.
If
after
all
appliances are
turned
on
(except
for air
conditioning
and
defroster),
and
the
check shov
Alternator
Good
LED
lights,
it
is
likely
that the alternator
is
good.
NOTE: Do
not
turn
on
air
conditioning, or
the defroster
system
to
load
the alternator.
These appliances
may
sta
operating
in
the
middle
of
a measurement
cycle
and
give
invalid
results.
If
the
first
check
indicates the alternator
is
good,
and
the
second or
third
repeat of
the
check
indicates the
alternc
tor
is
bad,
there
may
be a problem
in
the system.
Problems can range from
loose fan
belts to
a diode
goin
bad
in
the alternator.
To begin
the check, press Alternator
and
to
stop the
check
press
ON/OFF.
Note
that
tf
FAULT
light will light
when
the Alternator
is
bad; a
good
Alternator
will light
the Alternator
Good
LED.
NOTE: Do
not
charge
the battery while waiting
for the
engine
to
warm.
This
will
invalidate
any
alternator
chec
The
Digital
Display should
show
the circulating pattern
while
the
engine
is
warming.
CARE
AND
MAINTENANCE
With
only minimal maintenance,
this
Vector 2/
10/20/35A
Smart
Battery
Charger
will deliver
years of
dependab
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
corrosic
of the
copper
clamps.
• Clean
the outside
case
of the
charger
with
a
soft cloth
and,
if
necessary, mild
soap
solution.
•
Do
not allow
liquid to
enter the charger.
Do
not
operate
when
charger
is
wet.
•
Keep
the
charger cords
loosely coiled during storage
to
prevent
damage
to
the cords.
Do
not use the charg<
if
cords or
clamps have been
damaged
in
any
way
-
call
Vector Technical
Support Department
toll-free
<
(866)
584-5504
for details
on
replacing cords
and
clamps.
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