TROUBLESHOOTING - FAULT LED LIT
The following conditions may cause the FAULT CODES to be displayed:
•Poor connection to battery (or frame).
•Charging too fast - Decrease Charge Rate - Press 2/10/25 AMP button to lower rate.
•Charging too slowly - Battery is large and did not complete charging in 24 hours - Press 2/10/25 AMP to charge at a faster rate.
•Shorted battery cell - Replace battery (F01).
•Open battery Cell - Replace battery (F03).
•Reverse Polarity (F06) - disconnect AC then reverse clamp locations on battery and frame.
•Internal overheat in charger- make sure fan is not blocked (F05).
Try charging another battery, if the FAULT CODE does not display, then one of the above problems exists with the initial bat-
tery. Charger will not charge and the fan will not operate if there is a fault. Call Technical Support toll-free:
(866) 584-5504.
MAINTENANCE
With minimal maintenance, the VEC1095A 2/10/25 AMP Smart Battery Charger will provide years of dependable service.
Follow these simple steps to maintain the charger in optimum condition:
• After each use, clean the battery charger clamps - be sure to remove any battery fluid that will cause corrosion of the cop-
per clamps.
• Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if necessary, mild soap solution.
• Do not allow liquid to enter the charger. Do not operate when charger is wet.
• Keep the charger cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to the cords.
• Do not use charger if cords or clamps have been damaged in any way - call Technical Support Department toll-free:
(866) 584-5504 to replace cords and clamps.
ENGINE START
The Engine Start Function can supply 75Amps for engine starting.
Engine Start Procedure:
1. Set the charge rate to 25 amps.
2. When the digital display shows 25 amps, press the 75 amps engine start.
3. The Digital Display will begin a count down starting at 999 to 000
4. Once count down reaches 000, the display will begin flashing 000, meaning that the charger is ready to start
5. The charger will deliver 75 amps for 5 seconds. The charger will then go into a standby mode 000
6. During this time, the charger can manually be set to any charge rate, and after four minutes, the engine start procedure
can be repeated if needed.
INTERNAL SHORT CELL BATTERY (F01)
•If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, then FAULT CODE F01 will be displayed.
•If FAULT CODE is displayed, Vector recommends you take your battery to a certified automotive service center for
evaluation.
BATTERY NOT ACCEPTING A CHARGE
• Make sure that the charger is plugged into a "live" 120VAC outlet and Power LED is lit.
• Unplug charger and check battery connections - ensure that there is a good connection at the battery terminal and/or
vehicle chassis.
• Check that the correct charge rate was selected for the battery being charged.
•Ensure that enough charging time was allowed for-check table in (page 11) for approximate charging times.
NOTE: Charger will NOT operate on batteries below 2.0 Volts. If a 12 Volt battery is below 2.0 volts it is prob-
ably shorted, open or sulfated and should be replaced.
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