Vector Power City VEC029AC - Manual (Page 2)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and Understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating Power City.
Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can be harmful to personnel. Cautions
alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational
information.
KEEP THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE USE.
JUMPSTART WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are Improperly charged or
discharged. Failure to follow instructions may Cause property damage, explosion
hazard and/or personal injury
• Do not smoke while jump starting
• Only attempt to jumpstart a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated Area
• This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC
battery systems
• Do not wear vinyl clothing when jumpstarting a vehicle - friction can cause dangerous
static electricity sparks
• Remove all metal jewelry - this can cause short circuits. Always use protective eyewear
when jumpstarting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.
• Never touch Power City red and black clamps together - this can cause dangerous
sparks, power arcing and/or explosion
• Do not attempt to jumpstart a frozen battery
• After use as jumpstarter, turn off Safety Switch
• Keep out of reach of children.
• Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle batter y is
jumpstarted. Before jumpstarting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle's owner's manual
to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised
• 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
• When Safety Switch is OFF, Polarity Alarm is enabled. If Cables are connected to
another battery and the alarm sounds, the cable connections must be switched. If alarm
sounds, do not turn on Safety Switch.
• If vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is
connected to chassis): Replace steps 9 and 10 of the jump start procedure (below) with
the following steps A and B, and then proceed to step 11
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.
• Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support
Department at (954) 584-4446.
• 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, seek immediate medical attention.