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120 Volt AC Charging/Recharging
Plug the supplied 120 Volt AC Adapter’s plug into a
standard North American outlet. Connect the
adapter’s DC port to the AC Recharge Port located
on the top/rear of the grip handle. The LED will light
to indicate that the unit is charging. Time required to
initially charge the unit using this method is
approximately 30 to 35 hours. The LED Charging
Indicator will blink when the unit is fully charged.
The
Spotlight cannot be used while recharging
using this method.
12 Volt DC Charging/Recharging
The DC recharging method will NOT recharge the
unit as effectively as the 120 volt AC method. The 12
volt DC recharging procedure is recommended
only when it is necessary, since frequent use of the
12 volt DC recharging procedure may shorten the
battery system’s life.
1. Insert the gold-tipped end plug of the12 Volt DC
Adapter plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC
accessory outlet.
2. Insert the silver-tipped end plug into the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet on the back
of the handle of the unit.
3. Charging time using this method is approximately 5 to 6 hours.
4. When charging is complete, remove the power cord and return it to the storage
compartment.
Note:
When using a vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet as a charging/power
source, be aware that some vehicles require the ignition be turned on to power
the accessory outlet.
CAUTION
Before charging/recharging the unit’s battery, make sure all power
switches are in the OFF position.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Using the Spotlight
The quartz halogen Spotlight is operated by the two switches located on the side of
the unit. The top ON/OFF Switch controls the high beam (100 watt) function; the
bottom ON/OFF Switch controls the low beam (approx. 50 watt) function.
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MAIN FUSE
This unit is delivered with the main fuse taped to the bottom of the unit. It must be
inserted as indicated prior to operation.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The unit is delivered in a partially charged state. It must be fully charged prior to first
use by either the 120 volt AC method (preferred) or the 12 volt DC method.
After initial charging, the VEC189 can be simultaneously recharged and operated
(using the 12 Volt DC method only). Make sure the 12 volt DC power source can
supply minimum 15 amperes of current if the Spotlight is to be operated while the
batteries are being charged.
After charging, disconnect the Adapter from the external power source, then
disconnect the Adapter from the AC Recharge Port or 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet.
12 VOLT DC
ADAPTER
120 VOLT AC
ADAPTER
EASY GRIP
HANDLE
LED AUXILIARY LIGHT
ON/OFF PUSHBUTTON
AC RECHARGE
PORT
LED CHARGING
INDICATOR
ON/OFF HIGH BEAM
SPOTLIGHT SWITCH
ON/OFF LOW BEAM
SPOTLIGHT SWITCH
12 VOLT DC
ACCESSORY OUTLET
QUARTZ
HALOGEN
SPOTLIGHT
ADJUSTABLE
WORKSTAND
WORKSTAND
POSITION LOCK
KNOBS
(ONE ON EACH SIDE)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER LOCK
(ONE ON EACH SIDE)
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
RUBBER
BEZEL
3-LED AUXILIARY
LIGHT
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