How to Charge a Battery With a Vector Battery Charger

It can be necessary to remove the battery from the car for charging.

Flat car batteries can be a real inconvenience. You need to charge the battery before the car will function again. This can be done with another car's working battery. If you do not have another car to charge the battery then you can also use an external battery charger. To charge a battery with a Vector battery charger you must connect the unit to a mains wall socket to supply the power for the charge.

Things You'll Need

• Adjustable wrench

Instructions

1. Place the charger as far away from the battery as the cables permit in a well ventilated area.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the terminal (check that this is the terminal grounded to the vehicle chassis) using an adjustable wrench.

3. Connect the red charger clamp to the positive terminal.

4. Connect the black charger clamp to the negative terminal.

5. Check the manufacturer's guide to find the vehicle battery voltage. Set the rate on the charger for the battery size by pressing the "2/6/12A" button.

6. Move your hands clear of the battery. Plug the charger power cord into a wall socket.

7. Press the "ON/OFF" button to begin charging the battery. The "Charging Complete" LED will illuminate when the battery is full.

Tips & Warnings

• Keep your hands clear of the battery and cables when the unit is plugged into the mains.

References

• Battery Rechargeable Charger: Vector Battery Charger