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5.
CHARGING/RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and
to ensure good battery life. All lead-acid batteries suffer from self-dis-
charge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures.
Therefore, these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy
lost through self-discharge. When the Battery Pack is not in use Vector
recommends that the battery is recharged at least every 60 days.
All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use. If a battery
is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be reduced.
NOTE:
Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life;
frequent heavy discharges between recharges will reduce battery life.
Overcharging will reduce battery life. Never charge for more than 24 hours.
The time required to fully recharge the battery pack depends on the charge
status of the battery after its use. If the battery is discharged from recent use
recharge the battery for 8 hours.
5.1 AC RECHARGE OF BATTERY PACK
AC Recharge requires the use of the supplied AC/DC Adapter. The AC
adapter must be powered from 110 volt AC, 60 Hz North American
standard AC receptacles. The battery pack must be removed from the
compressor body to gain access to the recharge port.
FIGURE 4
To remove the battery pack from the compressor body for charging: Make
sure the trigger switch is OFF. Press both battery pack release buttons at the
same time. Pull the battery pack down away from the compressor body. Insert
the barrel connector of the AC Adapter into the battery pack
receptacle (Recharge Port). Plug the AC Adapter into a 110 VAC stan-
dard household receptacle. Observe the red LED lights. Charge for the
recommended time. Do not overcharge! Disconnect and store the AC
Recharge Adapter from the battery pack and AC source when not in use.
RELEASE BUTTON
CONTACTS
110 VOLT AC WALL
ADAPTOR
RECHARGE LED
RECHARGE PORT