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VEC1087CBD
FIVE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM
This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the
responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those
described herein.
This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for five years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The
warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any
amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances. Incidental
and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.
Fully Automatic Electronic
Smart Battery Charger
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to accessories or damage to
units from misuse or incorrect installation. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power
sources.
10 Amp / 6 Amp / 2 Amp Charge Rates
RETURN/ REPAIR POLICY: Defective products, other than accessories, may be returned postage prepaid to
manufacturer. Any defective product, other than accessories, that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days
of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge. If such a product is returned more than 30 days
but less than five years from the purchase date, manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it
free of charge.
If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option. A
unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or
replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period. The customer
is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items after 30 days. During the warranty period,
manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges.
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 instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and
Acts of God.
If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call Technical Support at (800) 618-5178 for general
repair information and charges, if applicable. You may also contact us through our website at
STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations on
how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages,
so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal
rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.
TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax or
mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit. When
returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy) and a
description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the unit, we will
make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.
WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing.
Enter “VEC1087CBD” as Model and “10/ 6/ 2 Amp Smart Battery Charger” as Product Type. All Vector
products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty. Mail the completed
registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt to:
USER’ S M ANUAL
& WARRANTY INFO RM ATIO N
ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE
4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
• TOLL FREE: (800) 618-5178 • FAX: (954) 584-5556 •
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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THIS INSTRUCTIO NAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CO NTAINS IMPO RTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.
BD050205
4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 U.S.
Toll Free: (800) 618-5178
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5. Carefully connect the NEGATIVE (BLACK) charger clamp to the free end of the battery cable
connected to the NEGATIVE terminal.
6. Set the charge rate to appropriate setting according to battery size.
TABLE O F CO NTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charge Rate Selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Charging the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Automatic Float Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Alternator Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
7. When disconnecting charger, always do so in reverse sequence of connecting procedure and
break first connection while as far away from battery as practical.
N o te : A m a rin e (b o a t) b a tte ry m u st b e re m o ve d a n d ch a rg e d o n sh o re . To ch a rg e it
o n b o a rd re q u ire s e q u ip m e n t sp e cia lly d e sig n e d fo r m a rin e u se . Th is u n it is
N O T d e sig n e d fo r su ch u se .
SAVE THESE IN STRUCTIO N S
Approximate Charging Times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Display Indications/ Common Problems/ Possible Solutions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging a Very Cold Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IN TRO DUCTIO N
Thank you for selecting the Bla ck & De ck e r 1 0 / 6 / 2 Am p Sm a rt Ba tte ry
Ch a rg e r. With proper care and use, it will give you years of dependable service.
This battery charger has a high charge rate of up to 10 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, snowmobiles, ATVs and various applications.
Smart Battery Chargers feature 3-stage, high-efficiency charging technology, built-in
microprocessor control that ensures fast, safe and complete charging of serviceable
batteries.
Ch a rg e Curve
STAGE O N E
BEEP
BEEP
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
STAGE TW O
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. This limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
STAGE THREE
O FF BEEP
CHARGIN G
CO MPLETE
Sta g e O n e — Rapid Start Charge at 10 amps delivers maximum charging
amperage to “wake up” any serviceable 12 volt battery and allows for quick engine
starting in just 5 minutes (based on a 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.
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
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Sta g e Tw o — Absorption Charge maintains the maximum possible charge at a
constant, safe, predetermined voltage. During this phase, the charging voltage remains
constant, while the actual charging current is reduced to allow for the maximum proper
internal chemical energy transfer. At the end of Stage 2, the charger will automatically
move into Stage 3 charge mode.
FUNCTION BUTTONS (FROM RIGHT TO LEFT CLOCKWISE):
Alte rn a to r Ch e ck — is a five-second check that measures the battery voltage. This
check is repeated at various electrical load levels and the tests allow the user to
determine if the alternator can keep up with the loads. It can indicate whether
alternator service may be required.
Sta g e Th re e — Top-Off Charge voltage is automatically maintained and reduced
to a predetermined level while current is adjusted for a safe, effective battery charge.
At the conclusion of Stage 3, the unit will BEEP signaling the completion of the
charging cycle.
2 / 6 / 1 0 AMP — allows the user to select the charge rate based on battery size. This
selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor and will
stop charging if the selected rate is too fast or too slow for battery size or condition.
O FF — prepares the charger to be placed in any of the operating modes. Pressing
the OFF button immediately stops any operating mode and the display shows the
circulating pattern.
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.
BATTERY VO LTAGE — enables a check that measures the battery voltage and
displays it for 3 seconds.
FEATURES
• This unit has three charge rate settings, accessed by the 2/ 6/ 10 AMP button:
a) 2 amps: smaller batteries, as in lawn mowers, snowmobiles, motorcycles, etc.
b) 6 amps: mid-sized batteries, as in small cars
INDICATORS:
La rg e (.3 7 5 ” ) 3 -Ch a ra cte r Dig ita l Disp la y in the upper left of the control panel
indicates the various conditions and/ or status codes:
c) 10 amps: automobiles and light trucks
Status Codes are described in the following chart and on back of the charger.
• Automatic float charge monitoring
• Microprocessor controlled for proper operation and fault detection.
AC POWER INDICATOR - When connected to an AC outlet, digital display shows circulating pattern to indicate power is on.
Disconnect charger after use.
• Large, lighted digital display shows charging current, codes that indicate faults,
modes of operation and time-out of functions
FAULT CODES
INTERNAL SHORTED CELL BATTERY - Cannot be charged. Have battery
OVERHEATED CONDITION - Disconnect charger and allow to cool for 30 min.,
check for ample ventilation.
F05
F01
checked by certified auto service center.
• High-frequency, switch-mode operation for pure DC output
• Rapid charging three stage output
EXCESSIVE LOAD ON BATTERY WHILE CHARGING - Check load.
BAD BATTERY CONNECTION - Check battery connection.
OPERATION CODES
F02
BATTERY VOLTAGE TOO LOW TO ACCEPT CHARGE -
Have battery checked by certified auto service center.
ALTERNATOR VOLTAGE CHECK
CHARGER STANDBY
• Heavy-duty cables and clamps are corrosion-resistant
• Connect to side or top-mount battery terminals
• Rugged case, plus sturdy carry handle
INTERNAL OPEN CELL/ SULFATED CONDITION -
Have battery checked by certified auto service center.
F03
F04
000
OVERTIME CONDITION - Battery will not accept a charge after 18 hours of continuous charging.
Battery may have internal damage. Have battery chacked by certified auto service center.
BATTERY CHARGE RATE IS SET TOO LOW - Set charger to higher charge rate. See manual.
BATTERY FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY IN FLOAT MODE
FUL
FLO
• Self-storage of cables and clamps
• Ideal during winter season when vehicle's starting performance is reduced by cold
or extreme weather conditions
CONTROL PANEL LED INDICATORS:
Alte rn a to r Go o d — Lights when load or no load checks show the alternator is
keeping up with the electrical load.
• Single beep tone indicates a button is pressed or a mode change occurs
• Alternator check can determine if alternator output is within a typical voltage range
FAULT — lights when any of several faults are detected — see F01 through F05
Codes as described in the previous chart. If the Fault LED lights (refer to
“Troubleshooting” for details.)
Co n tro ls a n d In d ica to rs
CO N TRO L PAN EL
DIGITAL READO UT
CIRCULATIN G PATTERN
Re v. Po la rity — lights when clamps are incorrectly connected to battery terminals.
Ch a rg in g Co m p le te — indicates battery is charged. Charging Complete LED
lights at same time the digital display shows ”FUL”.
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O PERATIN G IN STRUCTIO N S
Au to m a tic Flo a t Ch a rg in g
En sure th a t a ll in sta lla tio n a n d o p e ra tin g in structio n s a n d sa fe ty
p re ca u tio n s a re u n d e rsto o d a n d ca re fu lly fo llo w e d b y a n y o n e
in sta llin g o r usin g th e ch a rg e r. Fo llo w th e ste p s o utlin e d in “ Im p o rta n t
Sa fe ty In structio n s” a t th e fro n t o f th is m a n ua l.
Automatic Float Charging is ideal for maintaining a fully charged battery.
1. Keep the AC power and battery connected after battery is fully charged.
2. The charger monitors the battery and tops it off as needed.
3. The display shows “FLO” when topping off the battery and returns to “FUL” when
completed.
Ch a rg e Ra te Se le ctio n
After charger clamps are correctly connected, plug in the charger to a 120 volt AC
outlet and the charger will show a circulating pattern on the Digital Display, indicating
power has been applied. Select the proper charge current rate based on battery size.
4. To view battery voltage, press the Battery Voltage button.
N o te : Ch a rg in g ca n b e te rm in a te d b y p re ssin g O FF b u tto n a t a n y tim e .
Afte r AC p o w e r in te rru p tio n , ch a rg in g re sta rts a t 2 a m p ra te a u to m a tica lly.
WARN IN G
If Dig ita l Disp la y sh o w s “ F0 2 ” a n d th e Fa ult in d ica to r lig h ts, th e
co n n e ctio n to th e b a tte ry te rm in a ls is b a d . Fo llo w th e ste p s o utlin e d in
“ Im p o rta n t Sa fe ty In structio n s” a t th e fro n t o f th is m a n ua l.
WARN IN G
If b a tte ry size is n o t k n o w n , ch a rg e a t th e
o ve rch a rg e b a tte rie s.
2
a m p ra te . DO NO T
If Re v. Po la rity in d ica to r a lso lig h ts, th e RED (PO SITIVE) a n d BLACK
(NEGATIVE) cla m p s a re in co rre ctly co n n e cte d to b a tte ry te rm in a ls.
Fo llo w th e ste p s o utlin e d in “ Im p o rta n t Sa fe ty In structio n s” a t th e
fro n t o f th is m a n ua l.
Alte rn a to r Ch e ck
Pa rt 1
No Load
(Turn OFF all vehicle’s accessories): The battery must be fully charged
before testing the alternator. Run the engine long enough to achieve
normal idle speed and verify there is a no-load voltage.
Ch a rg in g th e Ba tte ry
1. Press 2/ 6/ 10 AMP button to begin charging at the 2 amp rate; the unit sounds
a beep and the charging current LED lights. The charger starts charging at 2 amp
rate automatically if 2/ 6/ 10 AMP button is not pressed within 3 minutes after
applying AC power.
1. Press Alternator Check to start the check.
2. Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good, or
the FAULT LED will light to indicate the alternator may need service.
Charger occasionally sounds a beep and displays “0.0” during self-test or
charging stage changes.
3. Press Alternator Check again to stop the test.
Pa rt 2
2. Pressing the 2/ 6/ 10 AMP button again advances charging rate to 6 amps and
pressing once more advances charging rate to 10 amps. (Pressing the button
again will turn OFF the charger output and the Display will show “000”.) This
selection and actual battery charge rate are monitored by the microprocessor
and the unit will stop charging if the selected rate is too fast or too slow for battery
size or condition.
Under Load (Accessories ON): Next, load the alternator by turning on as many
accessories as possible (except for A/ C and DEFROST)
1. Press Alternator Check to start the check.
2. Alternator Good LED will light to indicate the alternator is good, or
the FAULT LED will light to indicate the alternator may need service.
As the battery nears full charge capacity, the unit’s output will automatically drop
to a lower charge rate.
3. Press Alternator Check again to stop the test.
If the first alternator check indicates a good alternator and the second indicates the
alternator may need service, the problem could stem from: loose fan belts, an
intermittent diode failure or possibly bad connections between the battery and
alternator and/ or ground.
3. The battery charger displays the charge current. To view the battery voltage,
press BATTERY VOLTAGE button. The charger will sound a beep and display the
battery voltage for 3 seconds, then returns to displaying the charge current.
4. The display shows “FUL” and the Charging Complete LED lights when the battery
is fully charged.
N O TES BATTERY VO LTAGE b u tto n is d isa b le d in Alte rn a to r Ch e ck m o d e .
5. Disconnect the AC power cord first, then the NEGATIVE clamp, and finally the
POSITIVE clamp.
Th e FAULT LED m a y lig h t b e ca u se so m e o n e h a s a d d e d a n u m b e r o f a cce sso ry
lo a d s o n th e ch a rg in g sy ste m , th e re b y in cre a sin g cu rre n t d e m a n d fro m th e
a lte rn a to r. MAKE SURE THAT THE ALTERN ATO R IS RATED TO SUPPO RT THE
APPLICATIO N .
Th is ch e ck m a y n o t b e a ccu ra te fo r e ve ry m a k e , m a n u fa ctu re r a n d m o d e l o f
ve h icle .
Ch e ck o n ly 1 2 vo lt sy ste m s.
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TRO UBLESHO O TIN G
APPRO XIMATE CHARGIN G TIMES
The 2 / 6 / 1 0 Am p 1 2 Vo lt Sm a rt Ba tte ry Ch a rg e r will automatically adjust the
charge rate as the battery becomes charged, and stop when the battery is fully
charged. Deep cycle batteries may require longer charging time.
Disp la y In d ica tio n s/ Co m m o n Pro b le m s/ Po ssib le So lu tio n s
No Fun ctio n s
For estimates of the time it takes to charge a battery, refer to the following table.
• Check and make sure the charger is plugged into a live 110/ 120 volt AC outlet.
• Follow the steps outlined in the Operating Instructions section.
F0 1 — In te rn a l Sh o rte d Ce ll Ba tte ry
Pe rce n t o f ch a rg e
in b a tte ry
7 5 %
5 0 %
2 5 %
NR*
0 %
If the battery being charged has an internal shorted cell, the F01 will show. We
recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive service center for evaluation.
at 2 amp rate
at 6 amp rate
at 10 amp rate
7 HRS
14 HRS
4.7 HRS
2.8 HRS
NR*
2.5 HRS
1.4 HRS
7 HRS
4.2 HRS
9.2 HRS
5.5 HRS
F0 2 — Ba d Ba tte ry Co n n e ctio n o r Ba tte ry Vo lta g e To o Lo w to Acce p t
Ch a rg e
*NR = Not recommended at 2 amps — use a higher charge rate.
When F02 appears, the most common cause is poor connection to battery.
The times shown in the table above are approximate and refer to a 50 Ah automotive
battery. For example, a 50 Ah (12 volt) battery is discharged (50%). How long
should it be charged at the 10 amp rate? See the chart above under “50%” and “at
10 amp rate.”
• Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual
to disconnect AC cord and clamps, clean battery terminal and reconnect.
• If the situation persists, we recommend taking your battery to a certified automotive
service center for evaluation.
In most cases, battery charging times will vary depending on the size, age and
condition of the battery. Smaller batteries should be charged at a lower rate (2 amps)
and an extra hour added to charge time.
F0 3 — In te rn a l O p e n Ce ll
Have battery checked by a certified automotive service center.
F0 4 — O ve rtim e Co n d itio n
CARE AN D MAIN TEN AN CE
F04 appears when charging time exceeds 18 hours.
With proper care and minimal maintenance, the 2 / 6 / 1 0 Am p 1 2 Vo lt Sm a rt
Ba tte ry Ch a rg e r will provide years of dependable service. For maximum
performance, manufacturer recommends:
You may be using a charge current rate too low for a large battery. Select higher
charge rate to charge the battery.
F0 5 — O ve rh e a te d Co n d itio n
• After each use, clean the battery charger clamps — be sure to remove any battery
fluid that will cause corrosion of the copper clamps.
The ventilation grill that prevents the air from flowing in and out of the charger may
be blocked.
• Clean the outside case of the charger with a soft cloth and, if necessary, mild soap
solution.
• Follow the steps outlined in “Important Safety Instructions” at the front of this manual
to disconnect AC cord and clamps, allow the unit to cool for 30 minutes and
reconnect.
• Do not allow liquid to enter the charger. Do not operate when charger is wet.
• Keep the charger cords loosely coiled during storage to prevent damage to the
cords.
• Make sure there is ample ventilation before resuming operation.
WARN IN GS
Ch a rg in g a Ve ry Co ld Ba tte ry
• Do n o t use ch a rg e r if co rd s o r cla m p s h a ve b e e n d a m a g e d in a n y
w a y — ca ll Te ch n ica l Sup p o rt to ll-fre e a t (8 0 0 ) 6 1 8 -5 1 7 8 .
If the battery to be charged is very cold (in temperatures below freezing —
0°C/ 32°F), it cannot accept a high rate of charge. The initial charge rate will be
low. The charge rate will increase as the battery warms. Never attempt to charge a
frozen battery.
• Th e re a re n o use r-se rvice a b le p a rts in th is un it.
• Do n o t o p e n th e un it. In th e e ve n t o f m a lfun ctio n , it m ust b e re turn e d
to m a n ufa cture r fo r p ro fe ssio n a l te stin g a n d re p a ir. O PENING THE
UNIT W ILL VO ID THE MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY.
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