Vector Start-It VEC020 - Manual (Page 6)

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ADDITIONAL FEATURES
• Easy-to-use: EMERGENCY JUMPSTARTER for cars, light trucks, jet skis, snowmobiles,
farm equipment, boats, SUVs and RVs, garden tractors, gasoline engine generators
(almost any 12 volt battery system)
• Provides Instant 12 VOLT DC POWER - whenever, and wherever it’s needed
• Ideal for farm/ranch, home, tailgate parties, beach, picnic, campsite, wilderness,
utility power outages, emergency repair, etc.
• Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy-duty, new high energy density
15 amp hour sealed battery
• Sturdy and unique compact design provides up to 35 hours of completely portable
12 volt DC power
• Safe to use, transport, and store
• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation
• Automatic taper charge for AC recharge
• Audible alarm for reverse polarity
• Molded high-impact case is tough and durable
• Easy-to-read LED battery charging/status indicators
• Built-in halogen work/emergency light with ultra-bright krypton bulb for roadside
repairs and use in remote locations without utility power
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1. 12 Volt DC Accessory Socket,
with 20 amp overload protection
2. Safety ON/OFF Power Switch
(No Key Required)
3. Charge Status Push Button
4. LED Charging/Battery Status Indicators
5. Heavy-Duty #6AWG Welding Quality
Jumper Cables
6. Heavy Duty, 350 Amp Copper Clamps
7. Exclusive, Quick-Release, Clamp Holsters
8. 110/120 Volt UL approved AC/DC
Charging Adapter Cord
9. 12 Volt DC/DC Charging Adapter Cord
10. Built-in Emergency Work light
11. Light ON/OFF Switch
12. AC Recharge Adapter barrel
connector receptacle
4. CHARGING/RECHARGING
For maximum battery life, we recommend that the START-IT Compact Pro ™ system
be kept fully charged at all times. If the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged
state, battery life will be shortened. Note: Recharging battery after each use will
prolong battery life; frequent discharges between recharges will reduce battery life.
4.1 110/120 VOLT AC CHARGING
IMPORTANT:
• MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE TURNED OFF DURING RECHARGING
• Charge unit for full 24 hours, prior to first use
• Recharge unit fully after each use
• Recharge unit every two months, when it has not been used
1. Simply plug the 110/120 volt AC plug of the AC/DC adapter/charger cord into any
standard 110/120 volt AC wall outlet.
2. Plug the barrel connector attached to the AC/DC adapter cord into the small barrel
receptacle on the jumpstarter.
3. Charge this device for at least 14-24 hours or until the FULL indicator lights.
4. When charging is completed and the green FULL light lights or blinks, remove the
charging adapter and store in a safe place.
5. NOTE: The unit CANNOT be overcharged using the AC method.
4.2 12 VOLT DC CHARGING
The START-IT CompactPro
™ system also comes with a DC/DC charging cord, for
recharging the unit from a 12 volt DC cigarette lighter socket in a vehicle or boat. Note:
This recharging method will NOT recharge the unit as effectively as recharging from a
110/120 volt AC outlet. The 12 volt DC recharging procedure is recommended only
when it is necessary, as continued use of the 12 volt DC recharging procedure may
shorten the life of the battery.
WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE FOR MORE THAN 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM
USING 12 VOLT DC METHOD. NEVER LEAVE UNIT UNATTENDED
IN VEHICLE WHILE DC CHARGING
1. NOTE: If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for
recharging be left running while the unit is being charged via the 12 volt DC method.
2. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging cord into the 12 volt DC cigarette lighter
receptacle on the vehicle or boat.
3. Insert the plug at the other end of this power cord into the 12 volt DC receptacle on
the front panel of the unit.
4. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Status Push Button
is pressed. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
5. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
12-Volt DC
Charging Cord
110/120-Volt AC
Adapter/Charger
Barrel
Connector