Vector Compact Pro VEC020C - Manual (Page 8)

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3.1 110/120-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
CAUTION: Make sure compressor switch is off otherwise the battery will not accept the
charge.
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 14-16 hours or until the FULL indicator lights.
4. When charging is completed and the FULL light lights, remove the power cord and store in a
safe place.
NOTE: The unit cannot be overcharged using the AC method.
3.2 12 VOLT DC CHARGING
The START-IT COMPACT PRO™ 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 battery system’s life.
WARNING:
Do not recharge for more than 3-4 hours maximum using 12 Volt DC method.
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.
1. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging cord into the 12 Volt DC cigarette lighter receptacle
on the vehicle or boat.
2. Insert the plug at the other end of this power cord into the 12 Volt DC receptacle on the front
panel of the unit.
3. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Status Indicator Button is
pressed. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
4. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
3.3 ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE
Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the expected
number of discharge/recharge cycles.
Table I - Estimated Battery Life
BETWEEN RECHARGES (LIFETIME OF UNIT BATTERY)
USE RECHARGES
1 ................................................................ 1000+
5 ................................................................ 700+
10 ............................................................... 500+