Vector ElectroMate VEC1026BD - Manual (Page 4)

AC AND DC CHARGING/RECHARGING
Use a common household AC extension cord for charging (cord not supplied).
For maximum battery life, we recommend the unit be kept fully charged at all times.
If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be shortened.
• MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING.
• Charge the unit for a full 40 hours using AC method before first use.
• Recharge the unit fully after each use
• Recharge the unit every two months when it has not been used regularly.
Notes: Recharging the battery after each use prolongs battery life; frequent
discharges between recharges reduces battery life.
The Electromate also comes with a DC/DC charging adapter for recharging the
unit from a 12 volt DC accessory outlet in a vehicle.
If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for
recharging be left running while the unit is charging via the 12 volt DC method.
Viewing Battery Charge Level Status
Press the Battery Charge Level pushbutton to display battery status. The Battery
Charge Level Indicator LEDS will light.
LEDS (from left to right):
• Red LED indicates a low battery charge
• Two Red LEDs indicate a medium level or partially charged battery
• Two Red and one Green LED indicates a full or high level battery charge
120 Volt AC Charging
1. Lift the AC adapter cover located on the back of the Electromate and connect
an extension cord to the unit. Plug the other end of the cord into a standard
120 volt AC wall outlet.
2. Charge until two Red and one Green LEDs light.
3. Once fully charged, disconnect the extension cord.
Note: The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method.
12 Volt DC Charging
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as recharging
from 120 volt AC. The 12 volt DC recharging procedure is recommended only when
it is necessary, since frequent use of the 12 volt DC recharging procedure may
shorten the battery system’s life.
1. Insert the gold-tipped DC/DC charging adapter plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC
accessory outlet.
2. Insert the silver-tipped end plug into the 12 volt DC accessory outlet on the front
panel of the unit.
3. To check the charge status of the battery during DC charging, disconnect the DC
adapter from the accessory outlet and push the Battery Charge Level pushbutton.
Observe the battery charge indicator.
4. When charging is complete, remove the power cord.
WARNING
Do not recharge for more than 3 to 4 hours maximum using the 12
volt DC method.
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Protective Features
• Automatic Overload — Built-in protection against overload — in the event the
AC outlet draws more than 250 watts, power to the unit’s outlet will automatically
shut off.
• Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) — The GFCI protects the unit and the
user by sensing imbalances in a circuit caused by current leakage to the ground
and shuts down the unit’s AC outlet to prevent electrical shock.
• Overheating — Unit automatically shuts down if it exceeds a safe temperature.
• Safety Power Switch and Reverse Polarity Alarm — In event the
cables/clamps are reversed during jump-starting, an indicator lights and an alarm
sounds BEFORE the Power Switch is turned ON.
• Low Battery — If the battery power level is too low, the AC Power Supply shuts
down automatically.
Front View Back View
Front Panel
12 VOLT DC OUTLET
BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL
PUSHBUTTON
BATTERY CHARGE
LEVEL INDICATORS
120 VOLT AC
OUTLET
INVERTER STATUS
LIGHT
ALTERNATOR CHECK
INDICATOR
AREA LIGHT
AREA LIGHT
ON/OFF SWITCH
REVERSE
POLARITY
INDICATOR
INVERTER POWER
SWITCH
UNIT FRONT PANEL UNIT FRONT PANEL RUBBER HANDLE
JUMP-STARTER
CABLE
CONNECTORS
AIR VENTS
AC CHARGER JUMP-START
POWER SWITCH
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