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VEC012BBD

USER’S MANUAL 

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 U.S. 

Toll Free: (800) 618-5178

12

START-IT

®

Jump ’n Charge

Smart

Battery Charger/Jump-Starter

with 450 Instant Starting Amps

12 Volt DC Power Supply • LED Emergency Area Light

TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the

responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than

those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on

this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in

materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The

warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for

any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances.

Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to damage to units from

misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity

power sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product

that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge.

If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date,

manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it, free of charge.
If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option.

A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The

repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty

period. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items. During the warranty

period, manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United

States.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and

batteries, damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear (including chips, scratches, abrasions,

discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our

service facility, alterations, unauthorized use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow

instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and Acts of God.
If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our Technical Support Department toll free at (800)

618-5178 for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may also contact us through

our website at www.vectormfg.com.
STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations

on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential

damages, so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser

specific legal rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.
TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax

or mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit.

When returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy)

and a description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the

unit, we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.
WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector

Manufacturing. Enter “VEC012BBD” as Model and “START-IT

®

Jump ’n Charge

” as Product Type. All

Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty. Mail the

completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE 

4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 

• TOLL FREE: (800) 618-5178 •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.

BD020106

© 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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Summary of Contents for Start-It Jump 'n Charge VEC012BBD

Page 1: ...comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging...

Page 2: ...t clip to carburetor fuel lines or sheet metal body parts Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine block ii IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS 1 RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GAS MIXTURES WORKING IN THE VICINITY OF A LEAD ACID BATTERY IS DANGEROUS BATTERIES GENERATE EXPLOSIVE GASES DURING NORMAL BATTERY OPERATION FOR THIS REASON IT IS OF UTMOST IMPORTANCE THAT EACH TIME BEFORE USING THIS...

Page 3: ...ators 3 Using the Battery Charger 2 Charge Rate Selection 5 Charging the Battery 5 Automatic Float Charging 5 Alternator Check 5 Approximate Charging Times 6 Using the Jump Starter 7 Using the 12 Volt DC Power Supply 8 Estimated 12 Volt DC Operation Time 8 Using the Emergency LED Area Light 8 Care and Maintenance 8 Charging Recharging 8 Replacement Parts 9 Fuse Replacement 10 Battery Disposal 10 T...

Page 4: ... vehicle battery at 50 charge level When battery reaches a maximum safe predetermined voltage the charger will automatically signal a beep and move into Stage 2 of the charging process Stage Two Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a constant safe predetermined voltage During the phase voltage absorption regulation charge the charging voltage remains constant while the actual...

Page 5: ...he charger will stop charging if the rate is too fast or too slow for the battery size or condition Alternator Check is a quick check that measures the battery voltage This check is repeated at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to determine if the alternator can keep up with the loads DIGITAL DISPLAY Large 3 Character Digital Display in the upper left of the control panel...

Page 6: ...cedure This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC battery systems 6 Alternator Check Part 1 No Load Turn OFF all vehicle s accessories The battery must be fully charged before testing the alternator Run the engine long enough to achieve normal idle speed and verify there is a no load voltage 1 Press Alternator Check to start the check 2 Alternator Good LED will light...

Page 7: ... before further use 8 Never touch RED and BLACK clamps together this can cause dangerous sparks power arcing and or explosion Vehicles that have on board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump started Before jump starting this type of vehicle read the vehicle owner s manual to confirm that external starting assistance is advised Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehi...

Page 8: ...se with a same type and size fuse 8 amp 4 Replace the center pin and spring inside the plug 5 Replace the gold cap by turning clockwise onto the plug Battery Replacement It is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer for battery replacement Contact Customer Service toll free at 800 618 5178 Battery Disposal Contains a maintenance free sealed non spillable lead acid battery which must ...

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