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OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
12 VOLT 2/10/25 AMP WITH 75 AMP ENGINE
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK AND BATTERY RECONDITION
• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
WARNING - RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES
1. WORKING IN 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 manufac-
turer and manufacturer of any equipment you intend to use in vicinity of battery. Review cautionary mark-
ings on these products and on engine.
GENERAL SAFETY
1.
Use this charger for charging a LEAD-ACID battery only. It is not intended to supply power to a low voltage electrical sys-
tem other than in a starter-motor application. DO not use this battery charger for dry-cell batteries that are commonly used
with home 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. Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number, size, and shape as those of plug on charger.
b. Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition; and
c. Wire size is AWG#14 (14 gauge) to 100 feet and AWG#12 for distances over 100 feet.
5.
Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - take to a qualified service technician for replacement of the cord or
plug immediately.
6.
Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in anyway; take it to a qual-
ified service technician.
7.
Do not disassemble charger; contact a qualified service technician when service or repair is required. Incorrect reassem-
bly may result in 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
charger controls will not reduce this risk.
9.
Do not operate charger in rain or snow or use when wet.
10. Never charge a frozen battery.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1095A
SMART AUTOMATIC
BATTERY CHARGER
FUNCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS:
VEC1095A
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Page 1: Important Safety Instructions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS: This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC1095A... -
Page 2: Power Cord Connection
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. -
Page 3: Preparing To Charge
PREPARING TO CHARGE Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual. If necessary, remove battery from vehicle to charge, or to clean terminals, always remove grounded terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc. Clean battery terminals. - Page 4 FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED OUTSIDE VEHICLE. A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY: Check polarity of battery posts for top-mounted battery connectors, the Positive posts (marked POS,P, +) usually has a larger diameter than the Negative battery post (marked NEG, N,-).
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Page 5: Introduction And Features
INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1095A 2/10/25 AMP 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger, with Alternator Voltage Check and Battery Voltage Check functions. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charg- er has a high charge rate of up to 10 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps. -
Page 6: Front View
FIGURE 3A (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'S WARRANTY. Contact the Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll free: (866) 584-5504 for further information. FIGURE 4B: FIGURE 4A: Control Pane Digital Readout... -
Page 7: Charge Rate Selection
INDICATORS Large (.375”) 3-character Digital Display in the upper left of the control panel indicates many conditions and/or status codes: When AC power is applied to the charger, actual charge rate in amps, when the battery is fully charged, fault codes, operating modes and when the charger is ready for the next mode selection. -
Page 8: Alternator Voltage Check
NOTE: • The charger starts charging at 2 amps rate automatically if 2/10/25 AMP button is not pressed within 3 minutes after apply- ing AC power. • Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays 0.0 during self-test or charging stage changes. Pressing the 2/10/25 AMP button again advances charging rate to 10 amps and pressing once more advances charging rate to 25 amps. -
Page 9: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE With minimal maintenance, the VEC1095A 2/10/25 AMP Smart Battery Charger will provide years of dependable 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 corrosion of the cop- per clamps. -
Page 10: Charging Times
CHARGING TIMES The VEC1095A, a fully automatic Smart Battery Charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stops charging when the battery is fully charged. For estimates of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to the following table for details.