Introduction and features – Vector START-IT VEC078 User Manual

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h. See operating instructions for length of charge information.

INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES

Thank you for selecting the Vector(r) Model VEC078 2/15/100 Automatic Battery Charger. With proper

care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. Please read all safety warnings and cautions,

and this entire User’s Manual, before using this device. The manual should then be retained for easy refer-

ence whenever the unit is used.
This model battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 15 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps

(12 Volt only). It is intended for charging only 12 volt and 6 volt lead-acid batteries - maintenance-free and

conventional automotive - that are usually used in cars, trucks, farm equipment, boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn

mowers and garden tractors, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobiles, ATVs, and various light com-

mercial applications. This charger can assist in engine starting by delivering up to 100 amps for up to five

seconds.
Charges 12 Volt automotive batteries in only 3-6 hours. A four position rotary Charge Rate Switch controls

output voltage and current. From left (clockwise) to right:

a) Engine Start (to 100 Amps - 7.2 volts only)
b) 12 volt 2 Amp (automatic)
c) 12 Volt 15 Amp (automatic)
d) 6 volt 15 Amp (manual charging)

A two-position Charge/Start Selector slide switch enables the Engine Start function when the Charge Rate

Selection Switch selects Engine Start.
Built-in meter displays charge rate and battery charge level on color-coded, easy-to-read display.
• Automatically taper charges and stops charging when battery is fully charged to 12 volts.
• Manually charges 6 volt battery at up to 15 amperes (will taper but not automatic Off when fully charged).
• Heavy-duty transformer and rectifier for dependability
• Built-in circuit protection guards against short circuit
• Automatically checks for correct polarity (requires a minimum of 4 volts DC at the battery terminals)
• Heavy-duty cables and copper clamps are corrosion-resistant for better connections
• Connect to side- or top-mount battery terminals
• Rugged steel case with baked-on finish, plus sturdy handle
• Ideal for charging or boosting during winter season when the starting performance of vehicle batteries is

lowered by cold or extreme weather conditions. See Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

1. AMMETER

2. BATTERY CLAMPS

3. HANDLE

4. CHARGE RATE SWITCH

5. GROUND PLUG

6. CHARGE/START SWITCH

7. 12V FULL

8. REVERSE CONNECTION LED

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