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VEC158BD
TWO 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. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product
is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
This Vector Manufacturing 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. 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.
Tw in-Bea m Sp otlig ht
3 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 Po w e r Se rie s™
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to damage to units from
misuse or incorrect installation/ connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity
power sources.
Co rd e d • Co rd le ss • Re ch a rg e a b le
RETURN/ REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product 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 two 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. During the warranty period, manufacturer will
be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, damage or 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 our Technical Support Department toll free at (800)
618-5178 for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may also contact us through our
website at www.vectormfg.com.
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 “VEC158BD” as Model and “3,000,000 Power Series™ Twin-Beam Spotlight” 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 MAN UAL
& WARRAN TY IN FO RMATIO 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
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
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.
BD080905
4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 U.S.
Toll Free: (800) 618-5178
© 2005 VECTOR MANUFACTURING
MADE IN CHINA
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TABLE O F CO N TEN TS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging/ Recharging the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Using the 120 Volt AC Recharge Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Using the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating the Spotlight and LED Area Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Using the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spotlight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Battery Replacement/ Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DC Plug Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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IN TRO DUCTIO N
Thank you for purchasing the Bla ck & De ck e r 3 ,0 0 0 ,0 0 0 Po w e r Se rie s™
Tw in -Be a m Sp o tlig h t. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure
optimum performance and to avoid damage to the unit.
FEATURES
• Two powerful, focused, replaceable quartz halogen bulbs
• Two magnified LED Area Lights
• Three-position Light Mode Switch selects single Spotlight, dual Spotlight or LED
Area Lights
• Spotlight ON/ OFF Trigger with Trigger Guard
• 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet
• Protective rubber safety guard (bezel) around lens
• Rubber safety cap protects battery compartment
• Comfortable pistol grip handle
• Battery Status LED Indicator displays battery charge level while charging, or
whenever Battery Status Pushbutton is pressed
• UL listed, built-in 120 Volt AC Charger
• 12 Volt DC Charging/ Power Adapter included
• Rechargeable, non-spillable, sealed lead acid battery
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Ch a rg in g Usin g th e 1 2 0 Vo lt AC Ch a rg e r
EASY GRIP HAN DLE
RUBBER BEZEL
• Plug a standard North American 120 volt AC extension cord into the 120 Volt AC
Charger on the back of the unit.
2 LED
AREA
LIGHTS
BUILT-IN 1 2 0 VO LT
AC CHARGER
HO USEHO LD EXTEN SIO N CO RD
(N O T IN CLUDED)
TRIGGER GUARD
(AN D TRIGGER)
• Turn OFF the Area Lights and Spotlight (Light Mode Switch is not set to “AREA” and
the Trigger is not depressed). Disconnect any 12 volt DC appliances from the 12
Volt DC Accessory Outlet.
TW IN HALO GEN BULBS
• Charge until the Battery Status LED Indicator green LED lights (approximately 20-30
hours). DO NOT CHARGE FOR LONGER THAN 30 HOURS.
1 2 VO LT DC
ACCESSO RY O UTLET
• Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external charging
source.
• After AC recharging, wait 5 minutes before using the Spotlight.
CAUTIO N
Do not turn on any lights or operate any appliances through the Spotlight’s DC
Accessory Outlet when using the 120 Volt AC Charger.
BUILT IN 1 2 0 VO LT AC
CHARGER
1 2 VO LT DC
CHARGIN G/ PO W ER
PO RT
Ch a rg in g Usin g th e 1 2 Vo lt DC Ch a rg in g Ad a p te r
Make sure the DC source (jump-starter, battery pack, vehicle accessory outlet, etc.) is
12 volt DC and is able to supply at least one half amp at 12 volt DC for 8 hours. This
means a battery pack should be charged with at least 4 amp hours capacity.
LIGHT MO DE SW ITCH
The VEC1 5 8 BD can be simultaneously charged and operated from a 12 volt DC
source. Ma k e sure th e 1 2 vo lt DC so urce ca n sup p ly m in im um 1 5 a m p s
o f curre n t if th e Sp o tlig h t is to b e o p e ra te d w h ile th e b a tte rie s a re
b e in g ch a rg e d .
BATTERY STATUS
LED IN DICATO RS
BATTERY STATUS
PUSHBUTTO N
• Insert the 12 volt DC plug end of the 12 Volt DC Charging/ Power Adapter into the
accessory outlet of your vehicle or other 12 volt DC power source.
CHARGIN G/ RECHARGIN G THE SPO TLIGHT
This unit is shipped in a partially charged state. BEFORE first use, charge the Spotlight
using the 120 Volt AC Charger for 20-30 hours or until the green LED Indicator lights.
1 2 VO LT DC
CHARGIN G/
1 2 VO LT DC CHARGIN G/ PO W ER
PO W ER PO RT
To check the battery charge status at any time, press the Battery Status Pushbutton.
The LED Indicators display the level of charge. Three red LEDs indicate a high level of
charge; two, a medium level; and one red LED indicates that the unit should be
charged soon.) The green LED lights to show a fully charged unit.
ADAPTER (IN CLUDED)
• Plug the barrel-tip end into the 12 Volt DC Charging/ Power Port on the back of the
unit.
• Charge until the Battery Status LED Indicator green LED lights when the Battery
Status Display pushbutton is pressed (approximately 3-4 hours). DO NOT CHARGE
FOR LONGER THAN 4 HOURS.
• Once recharging is completed, disconnect the adapter from the external charging/
power source.
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a cce sso ry o u tle t.
It is recommended that you charge the Spotlight after each use (or every 2 months
when not in frequent use) until the green LED lights so the unit is always ready when
you need it.
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Phillips type screwdriver and a replacement bulb (or bulbs). During installation,
avoid touching the glass part of the bulb. Bulb life may be shortened by installing a
bulb with dirt or fingerprints on it. The bulb can be wiped clean with a cloth
moistened with alcohol.
WARN IN G
NEVER ATTEMPT TO USE THE AC CHARGER AND DC CHARGING PO RT
SIMULTANEO USLY.
O PERATIN G IN STRUCTIO N S
REFLECTO R
ASSEMBLY
RETAIN ER
O p e ra tin g th e Sp o tlig h t a n d LED Are a Lig h ts
To use the lights, first set the Light Mode Switch to the desired operation – “SINGLE”
Spotlight beam, “TWIN” Spotlight beam or “AREA” for LED Area Lights.
REFLECTO R
RUBBER
BEZEL
To operate the LED Area Lights, simply slide the switch to select AREA. To turn the LED
Area Lights OFF, slide the switch to any other setting.
To operate the Spotlight:
1. Slide the switch to select SINGLE or TWIN beam.
2. Flip up the Trigger Guard (see diagram on page 2).
3. Squeeze the Trigger.
RUBBER “ O ”
RIN G
LEN S
(GLASS)
PHILLIPS
SCREW S
HAIRPIN
RETAIN IN G
W IRES
To turn the Spotlight OFF, release the Trigger.
BULB
PHILLIPS
HEAD
SCREW S
REFLECTO R
Usin g th e 1 2 Vo lt DC Acce sso ry O u tle t
Flip up the cover on the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet just above the base on the front
of the unit. Insert the appliance’s DC plug and operate as usual.
1. Disconnect the unit from any charging adapters.
2. Push the rubber bezel forward toward the front of the spotlight to reveal two small
Phillips screws in the retaining ring.
3. Using the screwdriver, remove (counterclockwise) the two screws. Set them aside.
4. Lift off the retaining ring, glass lens and rubber “O” ring and set them aside.
5. Carefully remove the reflector and bulb assembly.
6. Disconnect the bulb wire from the red power wire.
7. Unsnap the hairpin retaining wires from the reflector’s flange.
N o te : Do n o t o p e ra te th e 1 2 Vo lt DC Acce sso ry O u tle t w h ile ch a rg in g / re ch a rg in g
u sin g th e 1 2 0 Vo lt AC Ch a rg e r.
8. Using the screwdriver, loosen the retaining screw to remove the bulb from the
reflector (no need to completely remove this screw).
9. Lift out the bulb and detach wire.
CARE AN D MAIN TEN AN CE
10. Insert the replacement bulb into the reflector’s flange.
11. Put back and secure the hairpin retaining wires.
12. Connect the bulb power wire to the red power wire.
13. Tighten the retaining screw on the flange.
All batteries lose charge with time, especially when they are warm. Recharge the unit
every two months when not in frequent use, preferably using the 120 volt AC method.
Never submerge the unit in water. If the unit gets dirty, gently clean the outer surfaces of
the spotlight unit with a soft cloth moistened with a mild solution of water and detergent.
14. Place the reflector in position in the body of the spotlight.
15. Replace the rubber “O” ring in the groove around the perimeter of the reflector.
16. Replace glass and retaining ring so the screw holes are aligned.
17. Secure retaining ring with two screws.
The quartz halogen bulbs are the only user-replaceable parts in the Spotlight.
Periodically inspect the condition of adapters, connectors and wires. Contact Technical
Support toll-free at (800) 618-5178 to replace any components that have become worn
or broken.
18. Replace rubber bezel.
Sp o tlig h t Bu lb Re p la ce m e n t
To replace either or both H3 type 12 volt 75 watt bulbs, you will need a small
19. Operate switch to ensure proper operation of spotlight.
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O p e ra tin g Issu e s
Th e Are a Lig h t is o p e ra tin g , b ut th e Sp o tlig h t is n o t.
WARN IN G
To re d uce the risk of e le ctric shock , re p la ce b ulb s w ith 1 2 volt H3 7 5
w a tt only.
• SINGLE or TWIN must be selected on the Light Mode Switch a n d the Trigger
depressed to operate the Spotlight.
Ba tte ry Re p la ce m e n t/ Disp o sa l
Ba tte ry Re p la ce m e n t
• The Spotlight will not operate while charging using the 120 volt AC method.
Be sure all extension cords are disconnected from the AC charger before Spotlight
use. (The Spotlight can be operated while charging using the 12 volt DC method.)
The battery should last the service life of the unit. Contact Technical Support toll-free
at (800) 618-5178 for any information you may need.
• If you suspect the bulb is blown, check the filament. If the filament is coiled and
unbroken, the bulb is not blown. If bulb is blown, replace it.
Sa fe Ba tte ry Disp o sa l
No n e o f th e lig h ts a re o p e ra tin g .
Contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery,
which must be disposed of properly. Recycling is required, contact your
local authority for information. Failure to comply with local, state and
federal regulations can result in fines, or imprisonment.
• The battery may be completely discharged. Charge the unit following the
directions on page 2.
• If the unit does not operate after recharging as directed, contact Technical Support
toll-free at (800) 618-5178.
WARN IN GS
• Do n o t d isp o se o f th e b a tte ry in fire a s th is m a y re sult in a n
e x p lo sio n .
SPECIFICATIO N S
Spotlight Bulb:
Battery:
Dual 12 volt, H3 series, 75 watt
• Be fo re d isp o sin g o f th e b a tte ry, p ro te ct e x p o se d te rm in a ls w ith
h e a vy-d uty e le ctrica l ta p e to p re ve n t sh o rtin g (sh o rtin g ca n re sult in
in jury o r fire ).
Two maintenance-free, sealed lead acid,
6 volt, 6.0 amp hour
• Do n o t e x p o se b a tte ry to fire o r in te n se h e a t a s it m a y e x p lo d e .
AC Charger:
DC Plug Fuse
UL Listed, Class 2, 12 volt DC (300 mA)
8A/ 250 V
• Fo r m o re in fo rm a tio n o n re cyclin g th is b a tte ry, ca ll to ll-fre e (8 7 7 )
2 8 8 -7 7 2 2 .
1 2 Vo lt DC Ch a rg in g Ad a p te r Plu g Fu se Re p la ce m e n t
The fuse in the plug end of the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter protects the adapter’s
charging circuit. If the 120 Volt AC Charger operates, but the DC charging adapter
does not, then this fuse may be opened (blown).
To replace the fuse:
1. Unscrew the end cap of the DC plug (counterclockwise).
2. Remove spring center contact and fuse.
3. Check fuse with a continuity checker.
4. If blown, locate a replacement 8 amp/ 250 volt fuse.
5. Replace the fuse, spring, contact and end cap.
6. Screw end cap clockwise until it is finger tight – DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
7. Test for proper operation of the 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter.
TRO UBLESHO O TIN G
Ch a rg in g Issu e s
No Ba tte ry Sta tus In d ica to r LEDs Lig h t W h e n Ch a rg in g
1. Check connection to the 120 Volt AC Charger or 12 Volt DC Charging Port.
2. Check connection to AC or DC power source.
3. Confirm there is a functioning AC or DC current.
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