Vector START-IT Owner's Manual

1OWNER’S MANUAL& WARRANTY INFORMATIONSTART-IT® COMPACTVEC016THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY,OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND

104.2 DC RECHARGERecharging the Main Unit from an external DC power source requires the use of the DC/DCRecharge Cable. This cable has a DC connector

116. BATTERY DISPOSALContains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery, which must be disposedof properly. Recycling is required -

12© 2003 VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd. • FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 MADE IN CHINAIf the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be use

2SAFETY INFORMATIONWARNINGS:WARNING STATEMENTS IDENTIFY CONDITIONS OR PRACTICES THAT MAY RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.1) When working with

3IMPORTANT:Although this unit is delivered in a partially-charged state - you must fully charge it withthe supplied 110/120 Volt AC charger for a full

4CONTENTS1. INTRODUCTION ... 51.1 ADDITIONAL KEY FEATURES ...

51. INTRODUCTIONCongratulations on selecting the Vector® Model VEC016 Compact Jump Starter and DC PowerSystem. It can jumpstart most vehicles or boats

6Moving to the left of the AC recharge port are three LEDs, called the Battery Status Display, anda Battery Status Pushbutton. Pressing the pushbutton

7READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY, BEFORE USING THISPRODUCT. FOLLOW RECOMMENDED WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, AND SAFETY PROCEDURES,AND MA

82.3 JUMP-START PROCEDUREFIGURE 21. Turn Off ignition and all accessories (radio, a/c, lights, cellphone, etc). If vehicle, placetransmission in “park

93. USE AS A 12-VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLYWARNING: NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER INTO ACCESSORY SOCKETNOTE: Make sure that the Unit’s Power Saf