Vector VEC1285L Camping Equipment User Manual


 
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9.1 BATTERY REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Press the tab on the lower part of the Battery Compartment Cover while
lifting the cover.
2. Fully remove the cover and set it aside.
3. Carefully move the battery towards the opening of the compartment.
4. Using a long nose pliers, carefully rock each spade terminal and remove
them from the Battery Spade Lug Terminals. Note the colors of the attached
wires and to which terminal they were connected.
5. Fully remove the battery and set it aside.
6. Follow Safe Battery Disposal instructions.
9.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Partially insert the new battery in the compartment in the same position as the
old battery.
2. Using long nose pliers, attach the Spade Connectors to their respective
Battery Spade Terminals. Check to ensure they are fully connected.
3. Push battery back into compartment.
4. Replace cover and slide downward until the tab snaps into place.
5. Momentarily check operation of the spotlight and lantern for proper operation.
6. Recharge the battery using either the AC or DC Recharge Adapter.
10. SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL
Contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery. This battery
is fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location that accepts common
automotive starter batteries. County or municipal recycling drop-off centers, scrap
metal dealers and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead acid starter
batteries. For more information on recycling this battery, call toll-free (877) 288-
7722
BATTERY DISPOSAL WARNINGS
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion
• Before disposing the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty
electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire)
• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode
11. SPECIFICATIONS
Spotlight Bulb H-3 Series, 6 volt, proprietary
Lantern Tube 13 Watt, Twin U Tube Fluorescent, proprietary
Battery Maintenance free, sealed lead acid 6 volt, 6 Amp Hour
Fuse .5 Ampere
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
4. RECHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
4.1 AC Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4.2 DC Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5. MAINTENANCE/PARTS REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6. SPOTLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6.1 SPOTLIGHT Bulb Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6.2 Spotlight Bulb Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7. LANTERN TUBE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7.1 Fluorescent Tube Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7.2 Fluorescent Tube Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
8. FUSE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
9.1 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
9.2 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
10. SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
11. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
WARRANTIES
CAUTIONS:
• DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER.
• Do not recharge with other than supplied AC and
DC Recharge Adapters
• Do not overcharge battery
• Do not operate lights while recharging—this can cause damage
to the unit or charger
• This spotlight produces high levels of heat when
operating—DO NOT TOUCH THE SPOTLIGHT LENS
WHEN THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON
• Keep spotlight lens away from combustible materials when
spotlight is On
• This light is not a toy—keep away from children
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