Introduction And Features - Vector VEC1086 A Owner's Manual

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Thank you for selecting the Vector® Model VEC1086 A, 2/4/6 Amp 12 volt Smart 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 volt lead-acid batteries- maintenance free, conventional automotive,
marine deep cycle and gel - that are usually used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers and
garden tractors, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs, and various light commercial applications.
Vector Smart Chargers are microprocessor-based and have a charge curve that has three stages (See FIGURE 1).
1. Stage One- Rapid Start Charge- delivers maximum charging amperage to "wake up" any serviceable 12 Volt battery
and allows for quick engine starting in just 8 minutes (based on midsize vehicle battery at 50% charge level). When battery
reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage, the charger will automatically move into Stage 2 of the charging process.
2. Stage Two- Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined voltage.
During the phase, voltage absorption regulation charge, the charging voltage remains constant, while the actual charging
current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer.
3. Stage Three- Top-Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current
is adjusted for a safe, effective 100% battery charge (step-down regulation mode). This is ideal for topping off batteries
that have been in storage. At the conclusion of Stage 3, a BEEP will signal the end of the "charging process."
FIGURE 1 - CHARGE CURVE
FEATURES
FEATURES
• The unit has three Charge Rate settings, controlled by one switch:
a) 2 amps: smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 4 amps: middle sized batteries as in watercraft and motorcycles
c) 6 amps: automobile batteries
• Microprocessor controlled to monitor for proper operation and for fault detection.
• High Frequency switch-mode operation for pure DC output.
• Rapid charging three stage output.
• Built-in self-resetting thermal shutdown to protect against damage from conditions.
• Heavy-duty cables and clamps are corrosion-resistant for better connections.
• Self storage of cables and clamps.
• Connect to side or top-mount battery terminals.
• Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs
• UL-Listed
Stage One
BEEP
BEEP
Stage Two
Stage Three
OFF
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CHARGING COMPLETE LED LIT
VEC1086 A
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