TVEC012 V E C T O R® jump-start system 12 VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY ON/OFF POWER SAFETY SWITCH DIGITAL VOLTAGE DISPLAY OWNER’S MANUAL INCLUDES INSTRUCTIONS FOR 110 VOLT AC POWER INVERTER OPTION THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES.
JUMP-START WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS 1. There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are improperly charged or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosion hazard and/or personal injury. 2. Do not smoke while jump-starting. 3. Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well ventilated area. 4. This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 volt DC battery systems. 5.
V E C T O R® TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein. This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge.
1 CONTENTS 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 1.1. Additional Key Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 1.2. Use The Start-It To: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3,4 2. Us As A Jump-start System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 2.1. Review Of Jump-start Warnings And Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4,5 2.2.
2 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector™ Model TVEC012 Start-It Jump-Start System. This system is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters. It supplies DC for 12 Volt appliances to 20 amps. It can jump-start any vehicle with a standard 12 Volt DC electrical system: boat, truck, car, airplane, RV, personal watercraft, snowmobile, tractor, etc.
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3 To the left of the Area Light dome is the Recharging Port. It is covered by a rubber cap that keeps dust, dirt, and moisture out of the socket. The recharge adapter barrel connector plugs into this port during recharge. The Battery Status Display is a large character, three-digit voltmeter. During AC recharge, the Battery Status Display automatically activates with a circulating pattern. When the battery is fully charged, the display shows FULL.
4 • Illuminate areas: under the hood, inside tents, work areas while changing tires, etc. Note that other Vector appliances may also be used with this jump-starter as long as they do not exceed the 20-ampere limit of the jump-starter’s 12V DC accessory socket. For AC appliance operation we recommend the Vector VEC023 Power Inverter. It can be purchased separately and it powers AC appliances to 175 Watts. READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY, BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
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5 A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative terminal. B. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part. 12. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll free at 866-584-5504. 13.
6 CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 20 AMPS. 4. CHARGING/RECHARGING Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life. All lead-acid batteries suffer from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through selfdischarge.
7 MAKE SURE ALL SWITCHES ARE IN THE OFF POSITION DURING RECHARGING. THIS MAY SLOW RECHARGE. To check the battery status, press the Battery Status Display Pushbutton. If the Jump-starter’s battery is fully discharged, it is recommended that the host vehicle or boat’s engine being used for recharging be left operating while the unit is being charged using the 12 Volt DC/DC method. WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE UNIT FOR MORE THAN 8 HOURS MAXIMUM USING 12 VOLT DC METHOD. 5.
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