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PREPARING TO CHARGE

1.

Determine voltage of battery by referring to car owner's manual.

2.

If  necessary,  remove  battery  from  vehicle  to  charge,  or  to  clean  terminals,  always  remove  grounded 
terminal from battery first. Make sure all accessories in the vehicle are off, so as not to cause an arc.

3.

Clean battery terminals. Be careful to keep corrosion from coming in contact with eyes or skin.

4.

Add distilled water in each cell until battery acid reaches manufacturer’s specified level. This helps purge excessive gas
from cells. Do not overfill. For a battery without cell caps, carefully follow manufacturer's recharging instructions.

5.

Study all battery manufacturers' precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps while charging and recommend-
ed charging rates.

6.

Area around battery should be well ventilated while battery is being charged. Gas can be forcefully blown away by using
a piece of cardboard or other non-metallic material such as a fan. 

7.

Make sure the initial charging rate does not exceed manufacturer’s recommendation.

CHARGER LOCATION

1.

Locate charger as far away from battery as cables permit.

2.

NEVER

place charger directly above battery being charged; gases from battery will corrode and damage charger.

3.

NEVER

allow battery acid to drip on charger when reading specific gravity or filling battery cells with battery acid.

4.

NEVER

operate charger in a restricted or non-ventilated area.

5.

Marine batteries must be removed and charged on shore.

6.

Do not set a battery on top of charger.

DC CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS

1.

Connect and disconnect DC output clamps only after unplugging AC cord from outlet.

2.

Never allow clamps to touch each other.

3.

Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection. This will hold clamps securely on terminals and helps to
reduce risk of sparking.

FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE.  A SPARK NEAR BATTERY
MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION. TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY:

1.

Position AC and DC cords/cables to reduce risk of damage by hood, door, or other moving engine parts.

2.

Stay clear of fan blades, belts, pulleys, and other parts that can cause injury.

3.

Check polarity of battery posts. POSITIVE (POS, P, +) battery post usually has larger diameter than NEGATIVE (NEG,
N,-) post.

4.

Determine which battery post is grounded (connected) to the chassis. If negative post is grounded to chassis (as in
most vehicles), see (5). If positive post is grounded to the chassis, see (6).

5.

For negative-grounded vehicle, connect POSITIVE (RED) clamp from battery charger to POSITIVE (POS,P, +) post
of battery. Connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clamp to vehicle chassis or engine block away from battery. Do not connect
clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.

6.

For positive-grounded vehicle, connect NEGATIVE (BLACK) clip from battery charger to NEGATIVE (NEG, N, -) post
of  battery.  Connect  POSITIVE  (RED)  clamp  to  vehicle  chassis  or  engine  block  away  from  battery.  Do  not  connect
clamp to carburetor, fuel lines, or sheet-metal body parts. Connect to a heavy gauge metal part of the frame or engine
block.

7.

When  disconnecting  charger,  disconnect  AC  cord  first.  Then  remove  clamps  from  vehicle  chassis  from 
battery terminal.

8.

Refer to operating instructions for length of charge information.

9.

Do not charge the battery while the engine is operating.

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Summary of Contents for VEC1095A

Page 1: ... used unless absolutely necessary Use of an improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock If extension cord must be used make sure a Pins on plug of extension cord are the same number size and shape as those of plug on charger b Extension cord is properly wired and in good electrical condition and c Wire size is AWG 14 14 gauge to 100 feet and AWG 12 for distances over ...

Page 2: ...ug must be plugged into a properly installed and grounded 110 120VAC outlet in accordance with all local codes and ordinances See Figure 1 This battery charger is for use on a 110 120VAC circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug shown in FIGURE 1A If a properly grounded outlet is not available a temporary adapter like the adapter shown in FIGURE 1B may be used to connect this plug ...

Page 3: ...ps only after unplugging AC cord from outlet 2 Never allow clamps to touch each other 3 Attach clamps to battery posts and check for secure connection This will hold clamps securely on terminals and helps to reduce risk of sparking FOLLOW THESE STEPS WHEN BATTERY IS INSTALLED IN VEHICLE A SPARK NEAR BATTERY MAY CAUSE BATTERY EXPLOSION TO REDUCE RISK OF A SPARK NEAR BATTERY 1 Position AC and DC cor...

Page 4: ... while as far away from battery as practical 8 A marine boat battery must be removed and charged on shore To charge it on board requires equipment specially designed for marine use NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interf...

Page 5: ...charging voltage remains constant while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper internal chemical energy transfer Stage Three Top Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced to a predetermined level while current is adjust ed for a safe effective battery charge level step down regulation mode Ideal for topping off batteries that have been in storage At...

Page 6: ...n engine start sequence this button will not be activated unless the charger is in the 25 amp charge mode set the 2 10 25 amps button to 25 amps first to activate this button Desulfate Is an automatic mode that once started continues for 24 hours and then stops A series of electrical pulses breaks the crystalline form of lead sulfate to return these chemicals into useful battery electrolyte More t...

Page 7: ...y This pattern indicates power is applied Select proper charge current rate based on battery size Press the 2 10 25 AMP push button and the charger will begin charging at 2 amps Pressing the 2 10 25 AMP push button again will advance the charge rate to 10A then 25A Pressing the switch again will turn OFF the charger output and the dis play will show 000 NOTE The only time the selected charge rate ...

Page 8: ...y and tops it off as needed 3 The display shows the current in amps and turns on the Float Charge indicator and displays FUL when completed 4 To view battery voltage press BATTERY VOLTAGE button NOTE After AC power interruption charging restarts at 2 amps rate automatically The Battery Type Selector will automatically default to gel EQUALIZING the process by which the fluid in each of a battery s ...

Page 9: ...intermittent diode failure or possibly bad connections between the battery and alternator and or ground 11 Push the Equalize button anytime and the battery will automatically begin to equalize but in 2 Amp limited current In order to push the recessed button you will need a small pin or ballpoint pen 12 Every hour the temperature should be checked by touching the battery If the battery is to hot t...

Page 10: ...r 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 99...

Page 11: ... hour to charge time CHARGING TIMES The VEC1095A a fully automatic Smart Battery Charger will automatically adjust the charge rate as the battery becomes charged and stops charging when the battery is fully charged For estimates of the time it takes to charge a battery refer to the following table for details Deep cycle batteries may need longer charging time It is recommended to repeat the charg ...

Page 12: ...s LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries 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 instruc tions for care and maintenance fire...

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