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Vector POWERFORCE VEC074 Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

Vector POWERFORCE VEC074 Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

Powerforce automatic battery charger 12 volt 2/10 ampere with 55 / ampere engine start assist
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AUTOMATIC BATTERY CHARGER
OWNER'S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION
12 VOLT 2/10 AMPERE WITH 55 / AMPERE ENGINE START ASSIST
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.
GENERAL BATTERY SAFETY:
1. 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-
ing on these products and on engine.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when disconnecting charger.
5. 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.
6. Do not operate charger with damaged cord or plug - replace the cord or plug immediately.
7. Do not operate charger if it has received a sharp blow, been dropped, or otherwise damaged in any way; take
it to a qualified serviceman.
8. Do not disassemble charger; take it to a qualified serviceman when service or repair is required. Incorrect
reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
9. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or cleaning.
Turning off controls will not reduce this risk.
10. Do not expose charger to rain or snow.
11. Never charge a frozen battery
•
This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC074
POWERFORCE
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
VEC074
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  • Page 1: Important Safety Instructions

    Turning off controls will not reduce this risk. 10. Do not expose charger to rain or snow. 11. Never charge a frozen battery • IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS • SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions for battery charger Model VEC074...
  • 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: Introduction And Features

    INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES Thank you for selecting the Vector® Model VEC074 2/10/55 Battery Charger. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. Please read all safety warnings and cautions, and this entire User's Manual, before using this device.
  • Page 4 CHARGER CONTROLS Charger controls are located on the front panel. Understand control use before operating charger. CHARGE/ASSIST SWITCH The Charge/Assist switch protects the Ammeter during Start conditions and enables the Charge Rate Selector Switch to turn on the Engine Start Assist function. During charge operations, the Charge/Assist switch must be in the Charge (LEFT) posi- tion.

  • Page 5: Circuit Breaker

    NOTE: If there is any problem connecting the charger clamps to the battery terminals, contact the Vector Technical Support Department at (954 - 584-4446) for assistance. d) Plug battery charger power cord into grounded AC power outlet and refer to Appendix A at the end of this doc- ument for approximate charging times.

  • Page 6: Care And Maintenance

    CHARGING TIMES The VEC074 is a fully automatic battery charger. It automatically adjusts the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stops charging when the battery is fully charged. If you require some estimate of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to Appendix A for these details.

  • Page 7: Appendix A - Charging Times

    that the charger is operating at peak amperage. If, after 5 minutes charging time, the ammeter reading has not decreased, unplug the charger and discontinue the charging process. • Using a voltmeter, determine the voltage of the battery and if it is under 12 volts, the battery is probably beyond repair or recharging, and will need to be replaced.