The VCA Vagabond Battery Charger Car Adapter

The VCA Vagabond Battery Charger Car Adapter allows you to recharge your Vagabond Battery (B15A) from your car’s battery. The VCA is a DC/AC adaptor that plugs into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet. You can plug your Vagabond Battery Charger (VBC) into the three-prong outlet on the VCA, and allow your Vagabond Battery to charge from your car’s battery. The VCA is used solely to charge the Vagabond Battery from your car, through the Vagabond Battery Charger. The VCA may not be used to power your flash unit(s) directly.

Charging your Vagabond Battery with the VCA:

To charge your Vagabond Battery with the VBC Battery Charger and the VCA Car Adapter, turn your Vagabond Portable Power System OFF, and follow these steps:

1. First, insert the VCA Vagabond Battery Charger Car Adapter into your car’s cigarette lighter outlet. Make sure that it fits snugly into the outlet. If the fit is loose, remove the Car Adapter from the outlet, and slide the adjuster to the “L” position. In the “L” position, the two side spring sheets will expand. Now plug the adaptor back into the lighter outlet, and ensure that the fit is tight. It may be necessary with some vehicles to turn the ignition switch to the “accessory” position to apply power to the cigarette lighter outlet or accessory outlet. The Green Power Indicator Light on the top of the VCA will illuminate when the contact is secure, and power is applied.

2. Next, locate the VBC Vagabond Battery Charger and its AC Power Cord in the front flap pocket of your Vagabond Carrying Bag. Plug the VBC Charger’s AC Power Cord into the two-pin appliance receptacle at the end of the VBC housing.

3. Plug the VBC Vagabond Battery Charger into the AC outlet on the VCA Car Adapter. This will begin charging your battery. Using the Vagabond Battery Charger with the VCA Car Adapter will recharge your battery normally, as described in your Vagabond Owner’s Operation Manual.