KingCraft VEC072A Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

6/2 amp – battery charger for 12 volt dc batteries

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12 VOLT AUTOMATIC

BATTERY CHARGER

OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION

6/2 AMP – BATTERY CHARGER FOR 12 VOLT DC BATTERIES

1. WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD-ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS. BATTERIES

GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION. FOR THIS

REASON, IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING YOUR

CHARGER, YOU READ THIS MANUAL AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY.

2. To reduce risk of battery explosion, follow these instructions and those published

by the battery manufacturer and the manufacturer of any equipment you intend

to use in vicinity of battery. REVIEW CAUTIONARY MARKINGS ON THESE

PRODUCTS AND ON ENGINE.

GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY:

1. Use charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low

voltage electrical system other than in an automotive application. Do not use battery charger for

charging dry-cell batteries that are commonly used with home and portable appliances. These

batteries may burst and cause injury to persons and damage to property.

2. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in

a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons.

3. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when

disconnecting charger.

4. An extension cord should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension

cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension cord must be used, make sure:

a.That pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug

on charger.

b.That extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and

c. That wire size is AWG #18 (18 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG #16 for distances over 100 feet.

5. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately.

6. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise

damaged in any way; take it to a qualified service technician.

7. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified service technician when service or repair is required.

Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.

8. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or

cleaning. Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.

9. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.

10.Never charge a frozen battery.

• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC072A

4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: 954-584-4446 • FAX: 954-584-5556 • TOLL-FREE: 866-584-5504

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Page 1: Battery Charger
10.Never charge a frozen battery. • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS - This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC072A 4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 • TEL: 954-584-4446 • FAX: 954-584-5556 • TOLL-FREE: 866-584-5504...
Page 2 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.
Page 3: Preparing To Charge
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 first.
Page 4: Introduction And Features
Thank you for selecting the King Craft ® Model VEC072A 6/2 Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 6 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps.
Page 5: Charger Controls
CHARGER CONTROLS The charger control is located on the front panel of the charger unit. (See Figure 3.) • The sliding selector switch offers two Charge Rates for charging various types of batteries. • Select the correct switch position BEFORE connecting the charger to a battery or AC power source. •...
Page 6: Charging If Battery Is Installed In A Vehicle
CHARGING IF BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE: It is normal for a battery to get warm during charging. If a battery is getting hot, reduce charge rate or discontinue charging. a) Set charger selector switch to appropriate setting. If in doubt, refer to vehicle manufacturers' recommendations.
Page 7: Charging If Battery Is Outside Of Vehicle
CHARGING IF BATTERY IS OUTSIDE OF VEHICLE: a) Check polarity of battery posts- For top-mounted battery connectors, the positive post marked POS, P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N, -). For side- mounted battery connections the Positive terminal is red, the Negative terminal is black.
Page 8 TROUBLESHOOTING SLOW RATES OF CHARGE Very Cold Battery If the battery to be charged is extremely cold (in temperatures less than freezing - 0ºC/32ºF) it cannot accept a high rate of charge, so the initial charge rate will be slow. The rate of charge will increase as the battery warms.
Page 9: Appendix A Estimating Battery Charge Time - Vent Cap Batteries
APPENDIX A ESTIMATING BATTERY CHARGE TIME - VENT CAP BATTERIES For batteries with removable vent caps fill the top of each battery cell with distilled water to the level recom- mended by the battery manufacturer, but do not overfill. 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.
Page 10: Warranty
WARRANTY: KING CRAFT 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM ALDI, Inc warrants this King Craft Power Product to the original user to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. If you believe that this unit is defective during its original two-year warranty period, return the unit, with proper proof of purchase to The King Kraft store or send the product to King Craft Power Products at the address below.