Introduction And Features - Vector START-IT Owner's Manual & Warranty Information

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Thank you for selecting the Vector® Model VEC072 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. It is intended for charging only 12 and 6 volt lead-acid batteries -
maintenance free, conventional automotive, marine deep cycle - that are usually used in cars, trucks, farm
equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers and garden tractors, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snow-
mobiles, ATVs, and various light commercial applications. See Figure 2.
• Charges automotive batteries in only 6-8 hours and lawnmower and motorcycle batteries in 3-8 hours.
Three settings, with sliding Voltage charge Rate Switch:
a) 2 amps: 12 volt motorcycle, smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 6 amps: 6 volt DC batteries.
c) 6 amps: 12 volt DC batteries.
• Built-in meter displays charge rate and battery charge level are color-coded, easy-to-read display.
• Heavy-duty transformer and rectifier for dependability
• Built-in self-resetting circuit breaker to protect against short circuits
• Heavy-duty cables and clamps are corrosion-resistant for better connections
• Connect to side or top-mount battery terminals
• Rugged steel case with baked on finish, plus sturdy carry handle
• Ideal for charging during winter season when the starting performance of vehicle batteries is lowered by
cold or extreme weather conditions.
• UL-Listed
FIGURE 2
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WARNING:
• THERE ARE NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS IN THIS UNIT. IN THE EVENT OF ANY OPERATING
PROBLEM THAT THE UNIT'S BUILT-IN CIRCUIT PROTECTION CANNOT HANDLE, 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 at 866-584-5504 for further information.
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1. AMMETER
2. BATTERY CLAMPS
3. HANDLE
4. VOLTAGE CHARGE
RATE SWITCH
5. GROUNDED PLUG
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