Vector Compact Pro VEC020C - Manual (Page 6)

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CABLE CLAMP
HOLSTERS
CABLE CLAMP
COMPRESSOR
ON/OFF
SWITCH
FIGURE 2 –SIDE VIEW
7. Do not attempt to jumpstart a frozen battery.
8. NEVER submerge this unit in water.
9. Do not wear vinyl clothing when jumpstarting a vehicle-friction can cause dangerous static
electricity sparks. Remove all jewelry or metal objects-they can cause short circuits or react
with battery acid to cause severe burns. Remove or secure any loose clothing items, and
restrain long hair, before attempting jumpstart procedure.
WARNINGS:
Lead-acid batteries generate hydrogen gas during normal operation. More gas is generated
when the battery is charging. Hydrogen gas is:
• Explosive
• Poisonous to Breathe
• Highly Flammable
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE OF THE START-IT
COMPACT PRO™ JUMPSTART SYSTEM:
CAUTIONS:
I. To avoid possible damage that may shorten the unit’s working life, protect this unit from
direct sunlight, direct heat and moisture.
2. This system is to be used ONLY on vehicles, boats, garden tractors and gasoline powered
generators with 12 Volt DC battery systems.
3. This system is NOT designed to be installed as a replacement for a vehicular battery.
4. Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is
jump-started. Before jumpstarting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to
confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.
5. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle ‘s starter motor. If the engine fails to start
after the recommended number of attempts, discontinue jumpstart procedure and look for
other problems that may need to be corrected.
2.1 EASY, STEP-BY-STEP JUMPSTARTING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Turn OFF vehicle ignition and all accessories (radio, a/c, lights, cell phone, etc.). Place
vehicle in “park” and set the emergency brake.
2. Make sure jumpstart system’s Safety Switch is turned OFF.
3. Remove booster clamps from protective holster (fig. 2): simply squeeze the handles and
pull down on the clamp.
Follow procedure for negative or positive grounded system, as follows:
NEGATIVE GROUNDED SYSTEM:
(NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL IS CONNECTED TO CHASSIS-MOST COMMON METHOD:
4. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle battery ‘s positive terminal.
5. 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. If the audible
alarm sounds, the polarity is not correct. Reverse the connections.
DO NOT TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH WITH ALARM SOUNDING.