INTRODUCTION AND FEATURES
Thank you for selecting the Vector Model VEC1095A 2/10/25 AMP 12 Volt Smart Battery Charger, with Alternator Voltage Check
and Battery Voltage Check functions. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service. This battery charg-
er has a high charge rate of up to 25 amps, and low charge rate of up to 2 amps. It is designed for charging only 12 volt lead-
acid batteries - conventional automotive, maintenance free, marine deep cycle and Gel - used in cars, trucks, farm equipment,
boats, RVs and SUVs, lawn mowers/garden tractors, motorcycles, personal watercraft, snowmobilers, ATVs, trucks and various
commercial applications.
Vector Smart Battery Chargers feature 3-Stage High Efficiency Charging Technology Built-in Microprocessor Control that ensures
Fast, Safe and complete Charge on serviceable batteries (See FIGURE 2).
Stage One
- Rapid Start Charge delivers maximum charging amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 Volt battery and allows for
quick engine starting in just 5 minutes (based on midsize 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. At the end of
Stage 2, the charger will signal a "BEEP" and move into Stage 3 charge mode.
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 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 the conclusion of Stage 3, the unit will BEEP signaling the completion of the charging cycle.
The Automatic Float Charge feature is ideal for maintaining a battery. It automatically tops off battery as needed to keep battery
fully charged all the time.
FIGURE 2 - CHARGE CURVE
Stage One
BEEP
BEEP
OFF
Stage Two
Stage Three
CHARGING COMPLETE
FEATURES
• This unit has three charge rate settings, with a 2/10/25 AMP push button charge rate switch:
a) 2 amps: smaller batteries as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 10 amps: middle sized batteries such as in small cars.
c) 25 amps: automobile batteries and light trucks.
• Automatic Temperature Compensation
• Battery type selection
• Digital Diagnostics
• Alternator voltage and battery check
• Digital display shows charge rate, operating mode, fault codes and FUL when charged
• 1 minute engine start
• 3 stage high frequency switch mode automatic rapid charging
• Spark resistant reverse polarity and short circuit protection for user
• Built-in battery reconditioning (Desulfate)
• Lightweight, high efficiency design
• Internal short circuit protection
• Cables and clamps self stored
• Reverse polarity indicator
• Microprocessor control (Digital Smart Control)/High frequency power
• Compensates for low AC from extension cord use
• Equilization function
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