Vector VEC010S Instruction Manual page 3

90551960 Vec010S revised:Vec010BD_Manual_042905
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC Recharge Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Unit as a Jump-Starter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Battery Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Start-It Jump-Starter. This compact jump-starter is
unique in the amount of energy it can supply for its size. The internal battery is a
high density sealed, lead-acid battery that stores and delivers energy
comparable to full sized ordinary jump-starters. Please read this guide carefully
before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit or
items that you are using it with.
The Start-It Jump-Starter is a compact, durable, portable jump-start system for
vehicles and boats that have a standard 12 volt battery system. This self-
contained, rechargeable system will start most vehicles and boats without the
need for a host vehicle or 120 volt AC power supply.
FEATURES
• Keyless ON/OFF Safety Power Switch
• Cordless/rechargeable, includes AC charging adapter
• Built-in non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy duty, 9 amp/hour, sealed,
lead-acid battery
• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
• Heavy duty, industrial grade copper clamps, and #6AWG jumper cables with
exclusive recessed cable holsters
• Exclusive cable storage channels that keep jumper cables out of the way until
they are needed
• 120 volt AC charger is Underwriter Laboratories safety tested and listed
• Easy-to-read LED battery charge status indicators
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BATTERY
CHARGE STATUS
INDICATORS
PUSHBUTTON
FOR BATTERY
STATUS
CHECK
AC
RECHARGING
PORT
Battery Charge Status Indicators
A series of three LED indicators (one red, one yellow and one green) display
the level of charge in the battery. The left red LED indicates minimum battery
charge. Charge the battery when only a single red LED is lit. The center yellow
LED indicates moderate battery charge level. When the green LED is lit, the
battery is at full charge. The charge status LEDs will light when the charge
status pushbutton is pressed, or automatically during AC recharge operation.
AC Recharge Port
Located just below the 12 volt DC outlet, the AC port is also covered by a rubber
cap. The AC recharge adapterʼs barrel connector plugs into this port during
recharge.
Applications
• Jump-start most engines with standard 12 volt DC battery systems, such as
boats, small trucks, cars, airplanes, RVs, personal watercraft, snowmobiles,
tractors, etc.
USING THE UNIT AS A JUMP-STARTER
This Jump-Starter is equipped with a safety Power Switch that only allows
energy to flow when proper connections are made to battery and frame. Once
the connections are properly made, turn the switch ON to jump-start the vehicle.
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, connected
cell phone chargers, etc.). Place vehicle in "park" and set the emergency
brake.
2. Make sure the Jump-Starter Power Switch is turned to OFF.
3. Remove jumper clamps from clamp tabs. Connect the red clamp first, then
the black clamp.
4. Procedure for jump-starting a NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM (negative
battery terminal is connected to chassis) (MOST COMMON)
KEYLESS
ON/OFF
POWER
SWITCH
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