Vector ElectroMate VEC095 - Manual (Page 2)

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Important Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating
ElectroMate™. Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can cause
personal injury. Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property
damage. Notes are important operational information.
Keep this User Manual for Future Use.
Jump-Start Warnings and Cautions:
1. There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are
charged or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property
damage, explosion hazard and/or personal injury.
2. Make sure ElectroMate’s Safety Switch is turned OFF before making any
Jump-Start connections. This enables the audible detection alarm for
incorrect polarity.
3. Do not smoke while jump-starting.
4. Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well-ventilated area.
5. This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 Volt
DC battery systems.
6. Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle – friction can
cause dangerous static electricity sparks.
7. Remove all metal jewelry – this can cause short circuits. Always use
protective eyewear when jump-starting: contact with battery acid may
cause blindness and/or severe burns.
8. Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.
9. Keep out of reach of children.
10. Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if
vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle,
read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external-starting
assistance is advised.
11. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle’s starter motor. Typical
cranking is in three to five second bursts. If the engine fails to start after
the recommended number of attempts, stop the jump-start procedure and
look for other problems that may need to be corrected. If jump-start
connections cause the polarity alarm to sound, DO NOT TURN ON THE
SAFETY SWITCH. REVERSE THE CONNECTIONS FIRST. IF THE ALARM
DOES NOT SOUND IT IS SAFE TO TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH.
12. If vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive
battery terminal is connected to chassis): Replace steps 5 and 6 of the
jump-start procedure (below) with the following steps A and B, and then
proceed to step 7 (on page 8).
A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative
terminal.
B. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid,
non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. DO NOT
clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part.
13. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical
Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll-free (866) 584-5504.
• SKIN: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with
water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or
irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
• EYES: if battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately
for minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.