Vector ElectroMate VEC097 - Manual (Page 8)

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NOTE: Other appliances may also be used with the ElectroMate as long
as they do not exceed the 30 ampere DC limit of the units’
cigarette lighter type socket or the 1800 watt AC limit of the
power inverter. Call Vector toll-free (866) 584-4446 for
information on Vector AC and DC appliances.
READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY,
BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW RECOMMENDED WARNINGS,
CAUTIONS, SAFETY PROCEDURES AND MANUFACTURER’S
GUIDELINES FOR YOUR VEHICLE BATTERY.
IMPORTANT: This unit is delivered without a battery. The user must
install a “Group 27” battery and assume that the battery is
partially charged. You must then connect the battery charger and
fully charge the battery before using the system. The battery must
be a “Group 27”, sealed lead acid battery with terminals on top;
otherwise the battery may not fit in the battery compartment.
These batteries have a range of 85 to 125 Ampere Hour
capacity. See Appendix A for Battery Installation information.
3. Using ElectroMate™ as a Jump-Start System
Read all Warnings, Cautions and Notes carefully before using this
unit. Read and understand all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS printed
at the front of this manual.
3.1 Jump-start Procedure
1. Make sure the ElectroMate Safety Switch is turned OFF, enabling the
reverse polarity alarms and correct polarity indicator.
2. Turn Off ignition and all accessories (radio, A/C, lights, etc.). Place
vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
3. Observe jump-starting negative or positive ground system, as follows:
Negative ground (negative battery terminal connected to chassis) -
most common.
4. Carefully unwrap the cables from the storage area starting at clamps.
5. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle’s positive battery terminal.
6. Connect negative (-) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal
vehicle component or body part - never clamp directly to negative battery
terminal or moving part.
7. If polarity is correct the POLARITY CORRECT LED will light. If the polarity
is incorrect, the audible REVERSE POLARITY ALARM will sound and the
LED will light.
WARNING: IF REVERSE POLARITY ALARM SOUNDS, DO NOT TURN ON
SAFETY SWITCH. REVERSE THE POSITION OF THE CLAMPS AND
OBSERVE POLARITY LEDS. IF POLARITY CORRECT LED LIGHTS,
THEN TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH.
8. Start vehicle (crank engine in 3 - 5 second bursts). If engine won’t start,
seek help and go to step 10.
9. Leave engine running.
10. Turn OFF the Safety switch.
11. Remove clamps (disconnect the negative (black) clamp first; followed by
the positive (red) clamp) and store cables and clamps.
12. Recharge ElectroMate as soon as possible.