Vector VEC021ST manual

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    VEC021ST 4140 S.W . 28th W ay , Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 T el: (954) 584-4446 Fax: (954) 584-5556 T oll Free: (866) 584-5504 www .vector mfg.com ST AR T -IT ™ JUMPST AR T SYSTEM & POWER SUPPL Y POR T ABLE, CORDLESS, RECHARGEABLE 12-VOL T DC POWER SUPPL Y OWNER’S MANUAL INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR 110 VOL T AC POWER INVERTER OPTION THIS MANUAL[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS W ARNINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 FEA TU[...]

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    2 YEAR LIMITED W ARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsi- bilities of V ector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty , other than those described herein. This V ector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purch[...]

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    W ARNINGS W ARNING ST A TEMENTS IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THA T MA Y RESUL T IN PERSONAL INJUR Y OR LOSS OF LIFE 1. WHEN WORKING WITH LEAD ACID BA TTERIES, ALW A YS MAKE SURE IMMEDIA TE ASSIST ANCE IS AV AILABLE IN CASE OF ACCIDENT OR EMERGENCY . 2. AL W A YS USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT : CONT ACT WITH BA TTERY ACID MA Y C[...]

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    CAUTIONS CAUTION ST A TEMENTS ADVISE AGAINST CERT AIN CONDITIONS AND PRACTICES THA T MA Y RESUL T IN DAMAGE TO VEHICLES, APPLIANCES, AND/OR THE ST ART -IT™ JUMPST ART SYSTEM. 1. IMPORT ANT : ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT IS DELIVERED IN A P ARTIALL Y -CHARGED ST A TE - YOU MUST FULL Y CHARGE IT WITH THE SUPPLIED 110/120-VOL T AC CHARGER FOR A FULL 24 HOURS,[...]

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    CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERA TE APPLIANCES THA T DRA W MORE THAN 200 W A TTS OR EXCEED MAXIMUM W A TT AGE OF INVERTER. 5. EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT Bulb Replacement Y ou will need a small Phillips screwdriver 1. Replacement bulbs are available from V ector ® Customer Ser vice Department; call (954) 584-4446 EXT . 19 or toll-free (866) 584-550[...]

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    4. OPERA TION AS A PORT ABLE POWER SUPPL Y 4.1 Operation as a 12-volt DC Power Supply NOTE : Make sure that the unit ‘s safety ON/OFF switch is ALW A YS in the OFF position when using the 12-volt DC accessor y outlet. 1. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12-volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle (See Figure 1, #1). 2. Inser t the 12-volt DC p[...]

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    FEA TURES • Heavy duty , professional quality • Easy-to-use: emergency jumpstarter for cars, light trucks, jet skis, snowmobiles, farm equipment, airplanes, boats, small SUVs and RVs (almost any 12-volt batter y system) • Provides INST ANT 12-VOL T DC POWER — whenever , and wherever it’ s needed • Ideal for farm/ranch, home, tailgate pa[...]

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    NOTE: The Start-It Jumpstar t System is equipped with an audible Reverse Polarity Alarm. This feature is only active when the Safety Switch is turned OFF . After both batter y clamp connections are made during jump-start procedures, if you hear a buzzing sound, DO NOT TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH. Y ou must swap the clamp connections before continuing[...]

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    2. Inser t one end of the DC/DC charging cord into the 12-volt DC cigarette lighter receptacle on the vehicle or boat. 3. Inser t the plug at the other end of this power cord into the 12-volt DC receptacle on the front panel of the unit. 4. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Status Indicator Button is pressed. DO NOT [...]

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    clamps together — this can cause dangerous sparks, power arcing and/or explosion. FIRST AID: • Skin : If batter y acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water , then wash thoroughly with soap and water . If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, SEEK IMMEDIA TE MEDICAL A TTENTION. • Eyes : If batter y acid comes in contact with[...]

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    1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the V ector ® ST ART -IT™ JUMPST ART SYSTEM & 12-VOL T DC POWER SUPPL Y . Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit or items that you are using it with. The V ector ® ST ART -IT™ JUMPST ART SYSTEM & 12-VOL T DC POWER SUPPL Y is a [...]

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    2. USING THE ST ART -IT™ AS A JUMPST ART SYSTEM CAUTIONS: 1. Before using this system to jumpstar t any vehicle or boat, read and understand all instructions, safety tips, warnings, cautions and first aid information provided in this manual and on the product labeling. Additional important information may also be provided by the vehicle‘s batte[...]

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    POSITIVE GROUND SYSTEMS TERMINAL OR MOVING P ART . IF AUDIBLE ALARM SOUNDS - DO NOT TURN ON SAFETY SWITCH! REVERSE POLARITY OF CLAMP CONNECTIONS NOTE : In the rare event that the vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive batter y terminal is connected to chassis): Replace step 3 above with the following steps, and then proceed [...]

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    VECTOR MANUF ACTURING, Ltd. 4140 S.W . 28th W ay Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312[...]