Vector ElectroMate 1000 WATT User's Manual
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1. 19 WARRANTY 20 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector ElectroMate Model VECO95 AUG AC DC Power System ElectroMate is an advanced power an jump start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump starters portable tire compressors and auxiliary AC and DC Power Supplies It can jump start any vehicle with a standard 12 Volt DC electrical system boat truck car airplane RV personal watercraft snowmobile tractor etc It supplies AC for 110 Volt appliances to 1000 watts and DC for 12 Volt appliances to 30 Amps It can inflate any sized tire from small utility trailers to pend truck tires It can inflate most popular inflatable items such as volley balls footballs and beach accessories This ElectroMate model is modular in design and can be considered as several interconnected components The major components are Battery Power Inverter Automatic Battery Charger Tire Compressor and Jump Start System Competitive jump start and AC and DC power systems are not modular and if there is a component failure the entire unit must be shipped for service Each ElectroMate component is described in detail in it s own section of this manual See Figure 1 NOTE The ElectroMate is shipped without an internal battery The user must obtain and install a 12 Volt deep cycle sealed lead a2. 5 4 Powering on AC Load 11 5 5 Placement of ElectroMate 11 12 5 6 Operating Tips 12 5 7 Troubleshooting the Inverter 12 6 COMPRESSOR TIRE INFLATOR 12 6 1 Compressor Use 13 6 2 Compressor Safety Information 13 6 3 Inflation of Tire or Products with a Valve Stem 13 6 4 Typical Inflation Times 13 6 5 Inflating items without a valve stem 14 7 FLUORESCENT LAMP 14 8 RECHARGING ELECTROMATE 14 8 1 AC Recharge 15 8 2 DC Recharge lt lt 1 n 16 17 8 3 Simultaneous Recharge and Inverter Operation 16 9 MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS 16 TOO BATTERY DISPOSAL ees 16 11 SPECIFICATIONS 17 Appendix A Battery Installation 17 18 Appendix Extending Operating Time 18 Appendix C Troubleshooting
3. Ltd product is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for One Year from the date of purchase without additional charge In no event will Vector Manufacturing Ltd be responsible for any amount of damages be yond the retail purchase price of the product All Vector Manufacturing Ltd products must be regis tered within 10 days il purchase activate this warranty mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to the address shown below RETURN POLICY Defective products other than accessories may be returned postage prepaid to Vector Manufacturing Any defective product other than accessories that is returned to ector Manufacturing within 30 de of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge If such a is returned more than 30 days but less than one year from the purchase date Vector anufacturing will repair the unit or at its option replace it free of charge LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting rom normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents Kan during shipping to our service facility alterations unau thorized use or repair neglect misuse abuse failure to care and maintenance fire flood and Ads of God If JM problem is not covered by th
4. E A 30 lbs without battery 11 2 Kg Appendix Battery Installation In most cases the seald lead acid battery is installed by the user The battery is easily installed using the provided hardware The user will need a medium Phillips head screwdriver and a wrench to do the battery installation CAUTION MAKE SURE THE RED POSITIVE CABLE CONNECTS TO THE POS BATTERY TERMINAL AND THE BLACK NEGATIVE CABLE CONNECTS TO THE NEG TERMINAL Reverse connections will cause damage and void the warranty NOTE The inverter is attached to the battery compartment cover The inverter is not separated from the cover during battery installation The battery compartment cover is removed by unscrewing counterclock wise two Phillips head screws located on the left and right forward corners of the cover The two inverter terminal covers red and black are unsrcewed counterclock wise and lifted off Se Figures Al and A2 Remove the ock washer on each terminal The entire inverter and battery compartment cover are carefully lifted and placed on a flat stable surface The battery compartment should contain the battery clamp adapter cable and the universal terminal adapter Remove any items from the battery compartment Lift the two cables out of the way so they are not down inside the battery compartment Carefully lower ilis battery into the battery compartment The terminals on the battery can be one of several types The user should take the su
5. is located above the Battery Compartment The Power Inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC direct current from the battery to GFCI dual outlets 110 Volt 60 Hz AC alternating current ousehold power It s DC source is the installed 12 Volt battery Safety features include an audible low battery alarm and automatic shutdown to prevent dam age to your ElectroMate internal battery See Figure 5 FIGURE 5 INVERTER OUTLET 5 1 Inverter Operation m NOTE On the outlet end of the inverter are the GFCI AC receptacles the On Off Switch a green LED and a red LED The green LED when lit indicates power is applied to the inverter and it is operating properly The red LED when lit indicates that something caused the inverter to shut down The green LED will not be lit under shutdown conditions Inverter shutdown is caused by under or over voltage overheat or overload If the inverter shuts down first check the ElectroMate s internal battery use Battery Level Push button and Display to see if the battery is discharged recharge the battery as soon as possible If another condition caused the shutdown investigate the appliance for excessive wattage or a short circuit in extension cord or appliance If the inverter feels very warm let it cool before restarting it Restart is accomplished by turning the feverter Switch Off then On The inverter is equipped with GFCI outlets These give protection from el
6. or that is plugged into an AC receptacle This inverter is easily capable of powering most chargers and transformers 5 5 Placement of ElectroMate For best operating results keep in mind that the Inverter will generate heat the larger the AC load the more heat generated Therefore the user should try to use ElectroMate in a cool dry place out of sunlight if possible WARNING NEVER OPERATE ELECTROMATE WITH THE PLASTIC DUST COVER ON REMOVE THE DUST COVER BEFORE OPERATING ELECTROMATE WARNING Inverters generate heat while operating Power inverters should only be used in locations that meet the folowing criteria DRY Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter COOL Ambient air temperature should be between 30 degrees F 1 degree C non condensing and 100 F 38 C VENTILATED Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation Therefore remove the Biete dust cover before operating the sys tem The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot Restart the unit after it cools SAFE Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any location that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases The switch and clamp connections can cause sparks 5 6 Operating Tips Rated versus Actual Current Draw of most equipment electrical tools appliances and audio
7. video equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts Be sure that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at 1000 watts or less If the power consumption is rated in amps AC simply multiply by the AC volts 110 to determine the wattage The inverter has overload protection so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at 1000 watts or oe The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded and will restart once the overload is removed Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run however larger resistive oads such as electric stoves or eaters require more wattage than the in verter can deliver Inductive loads such as TV s and stereos require more start up current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating Induction motors as well as some televisions may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up The most demanding in this category are those that start under load such as compressors and pumps Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it can run The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded To restart the unit after a shutdown due to overloading momentarily turn off the power to the unit 5 7 Troubleshooting the Inverter The following assumes that the Main Unit battery has a charge and that there is no output from the 110 VAC receptacles If the GFCI breaker is tripped determi
8. AMPS The heavy d manual safety switch turns the jump start cables on and off With the safety switch turned OFF three indicators are enabled See Figure 4 1 An audible polarity alarm is enabled 2 A Polarity Correct LED is enabled Figure 2 3 A Reverse Polarity Alarm LED is enabled Figure 2 The audible alarm sounds and the Reverse Polarity LED lights if the cables are connected to the wrong polarity The polarity correct LED lights when the cables and clamps are Bre ty connected WARNING The safety switch is NEVER to be turned ON when the reverse olarity alarms indicate the polarity is incorrect The cables position must be reversed and the correct polarity indicator must be lit before the safety switch is turned ON ElectroMate is supplied with a fully automatic 12 Volt 10 ampere battery charger Vector Part No VECOZ7EM The charger is stored in the Charger Storage Hatch and must be removed from the Storage Hatch for use The VECO77EM is a high frequency three stage charger that can either be permanently connected to ElectroMate or connected to a battery clamp adapter cable for charging other 12 Volt batteries A series of LED indicators on the charger enables the user to monitor the charging process The charger output will only be turned on when the battery to be charged is connected with correct polarity Another feature is the high pressure removable Air Compressor This Compressor allows quick inflation of tires s
9. Compressor NOTE Pressing the battery status push button turns on the battery level display on Check the battery charge level by pressing the Charge Status Button The LED Charge Status display will indicate the level of charge of the battery 8 1 Recharge Recharge requires the use of the supplied VECO77EM Automatic Banery Charger The charger must be powered from a 110 volt AC 60 Hz Nort standard household AC receptacle Typical recharge time is ten ours CAUTION NEVER OPERATE THE VECO77EM CHARGER FROM ELECTROMATE S POWER INVERTER THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE HEAT WILL BE GENERATED AND THERE WILL BE A NET LOSS OF BATTERY ENERGY YOU CAN POWER MOST OTHER APPLIANCE CHARGERS FROM THE POWER INVERTER The battery charger is stored in the Charger Storage Hatch Always remove the charger for use Connect the red abd black DC cable connector to the mating connector stored inside the charger storage hatch The charger must be operated on a flat stable surface with tree air space around it See Figure 8 Keep charger 18 inches from the floor FIGURE 8 BATTERY CHARGER HOOKED TO ELECTROMATE CONNECTOR HATCH PAIR CHARGER WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE CHARGER INSIDE THE CHARGER STORAGE HATCH IT WILL OVERHEAT AND SHUT DOWN POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE CHARGER MAY RESULT As recharge progresses the battery level LEDs will light one by one Charge the ElectroMate until the Battery Status D
10. Compressor does not operate ut fan is turning Noise in Radio or TV POSSIBLE CAUSE Low battery voltage Battery below 10 0 Volts Overloaded inverter Overheated Inverter Bad connection on battery cover posts or battery terminal connections Internal failure of inverter GFCI outlet assemble is tripped Loose battery connections DC plug not fully inserted in DC ekek 5 Dead battery Tube burned out or cracked Low battery voltage Low battery bad connections Compressor motor failure Appliance antenna too close close to inverter Contact Vector Technical Support toll free 866 584 5504 CORRECTIVE ACTION Check Battery Level Display and recharge battery if low Charge battery Reduce AC load and reset inverter Let inverter cool 15 minutes reduce AC load and reset Clean all contacts tighten the post connectors an battery terminals Call Vector Technical Support Return to Vector for service RESET GFCI assembly Clean all contacts tighten the post connectors and battery terminals Insert plug in socket and rotate to make good contact Charge battery Call Vector Technical Support Return to Vector for service Check Battery Status Display and recharge battery Recharge battery clean and tighten connections Call Vector Technical Support Return to Vector for service Move antenna away from inverter use shielded cable 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This Vector Manufacturing
11. E SAFETY SWITCH 8 Start vehicle crank engine in 3 5 second bursts If engine won t start seek help and go to step 10 9 Leave engine running 10 Turn OFF the Safety switch 11 Remove clamps disconnect the negative black clamp first followed by the pones red clamp and store cables and clamps 12 Recharge ElectroMate as soon as possible aOR 4 USE AS A 17 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WARNING NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN ELECTROMATE S ACCESSORY SOCKET 1 Lift up the cover of one of the 12 Volt DC Accessory Sockets 2 Insert the 12 VOLT DC plug from the appliance into the Accessory Socket 3 Switch on the appliance as usual A Periodically press the Battery Status Pushbutton to check battery level 5 When the Charge Status goes to one LED EMPTY recharge the battery CAUTION DO NOT USE ELECTROMATE TO OPERATE DC APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN A TOTAL OF 30 AMPS A self resetting breaker protects the outlets from overload and short circuits The DC accessory sockets can provide power even when the battery has little charge To avoid running the Battery completely flat periodically check the status display Operate the inverter without an AC load while using the DC accessory sockets to automatically be alerted to a low battery condition The inverter s audible alarm will sound when the battery reaches 10 5 volts Recharge the battery as soon as possible 5 POWER INVERTER The Power Inverter
12. RE TIME FROM O PRESSURE 155 80R 13 26 PSI 2 min 185 70R 14 30 PSI 3 min 235 75R 15 30 PSI 4 min 235 85R 16 50 PSI 10 min BICYCLE TIRES TIRE SIZE PRESSURE TIME FROM PRESSURE 27 x 1 racing 10 PSI 20 sec 6 5 Inflating Items Without a a Tire Stem Three inflation adapters are stored in the compressor s DC Cord Storage Hatch Select and connect the appropriate adapter to the compressor s tire chuck Insert the adapter into the item to be inflated Turn on the compressor using the On Off Switch Inflate the item to desired firmness This can take a few sec onds if the item is small WARNING DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR UNATTENDED When item is fully inflated turn Off the Compressor Switch and disconnect the adapter from the item Open the tire Chuck and replace the adapter in the DC Cord Storage Hatch 7 Fluorescent Lamp The Fluorescent lamp is turned On by connecting it s DC plug to a 12 Volt DC power source The lamp must be removed from it s storage location to gain access to the cord and DC plug Most use will be with ElectroMate by means of an accessory outlet Starting with a full charge the ElectroMate s battery can power the lamp for up 100 hours The lamp has a hook at one end and can be used to hang the lamp on the raised handle Release the handle by pressing the release bar and raising the handle vertically After use disconnect the DC plug and neatly store the cord and plug in the well and replace the l
13. This allows compressor use with other 12 Volt power supplies or it can be used with a DC accessory outlet on ElectroMate to increase the reach of the compressor hose 6 2 Compressor Safety Information The compressor is capable of inflating to 300 pounds per square inch PSI pressure To avoid over inflation caretolly follow instructions on articles to be inflated Never exceed recommended pressures Bursting articles can cause serious injury Always check pressure with the pressure gauge Never leave compressor unattended while in use Allow unit to cool after 10 minutes of continuous operation 6 3 Inflation of tire or products with a valve stem Place connector chuck on valve stem Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible before closing thumb latch Check pressure with the pressure gauge When desired pressure is rocked open thumb latch and remove connector from valve stem Turn OFF Compressor Power Switch Store Compressor cord hose and tire chuck in their respective storage locations NO OR OM IMPORTANT Always leave the thumb latch in the open position when storing the hose unit 6 4 Typical inflation times The following are approximate pressure and inflation times for various items WARNING Always follow tire manufacturers recommendations for pressure on item to be inflated VEHICLE AND TRAILER TIRES TIRE SIZE PRESSU
14. VECO95 WECTOR The Freedom of POWER ElectroMate 1000 WATT Electronic Generator 110 Volt AC 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply OWNER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USING READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS PLUS YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28th Wey FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 Tel 954 584 4446 TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 Fax 954 584 5556 www vectormfg com Important Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings Cautions and Notes before operating ElectroMate Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can cause personal injury Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage Notes are important operational information Keep this User Manual for Future Use Jump Start Warnings and Cautions 1 There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are charged or discharged Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage ex losoh hazad and or personal injury 2 Make sure ElectroMate s Safety Switch is turned OFF before making any Jump Start connections This enables the audible detection alarm for incorrect polarity 3 Do not smoke while jump starting 4 Only attempt to jump start a vehi
15. amp cord and lenis in if s storage location Note that the lamp only fits it s storage channel one way Use the hook as a guide to the correct location NOTE The lamp may be used with any 12 Volt DC source vehicle accessory socket that can supply at least one ampere This allows greot flexibility in positioning the lamp during tire inflation and during under the hood inspections The lamp draws 8 watts so operation from an automobile attery is very efficient With a full charge a typical auto battery can power the lamp from 40 to 60 hours 8 Recharging ElectroMate All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use If a battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state battery life will be reduced Lead acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life All lead acid batteries suffer from self discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures Therefore these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self discharge When ElectroMate is not in use Vector recommends that the battery be recharged at least every 60 days NOTE Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life frequent eavy discharges between recharges will reduce battery life Overcharging vil reduce battery life The time required to fully recharge these batteries depends on the ded level of the battery after the use of DC appliances Inverter and
16. an standard appliance plugs ElectroMate is also ideal to power 12 Volt DC cordless portable appliances with a combined current rating up to 30 amperes Two 12 Volt sr Figure 2 covered appliance outlets ioris are on the front left panel of ElectroMate Covers must be open for port use closed after use An internal 30 amp auto matic reset breaker protects the outlets from electrical shorts or overloads For information about Vector appliances contact Vector Customer Support toll free 866 584 5504 for the location of the nearest retailer A Battery Level Display on the left side of the front panel is an easy to read series of LEDs Light Emitting Diodes that shows the level of charge in the battery from Low to Full The Charge Status Display activates whenever the Charge Status Push button is Dressed See figure 2 Below the Battery Level Display are the Polarity indicators These operate in conjunction with the Safety Switch FIGURE 2 CHARGER STORAGE HATCH HIGH CURRENT FLUORESCENT POST LIGHT DUAL DC OUTLETS BATTERY STATUS PANEL TERMINAL INVERTER COVERS Jump Start Cables and Protection ElectroMate is equipped with extra heavy duty 78 inch 2 meters long 9mm 2 diameter cables and heavy duty clamps The cable storage area and cables are shown in Figure 3 To release clamps from unit squeeze handles FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 SAFETY CHARGER SWITCH STORAGE HATCH BATTERY STATUS BATTERY PANEL CL
17. cid battery This battery shape is Group 27 and are available with capacities that range from 85 to 125 ampere hours depending on local availability i HANDLE RELEASE FIGURE 1 BUTTON EXTENDED HANDLE FLUORESCENT LAMP DC ACCESSORY BATTERY STATUS SOCKETS PANEL INVERTER DUAL GFCI OUTLETS eese at irs COMPRESSOR ON OFF SWITCH W HOSE STORAGE 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION This advanced system design is ideal for emergencies and can also enhance your fun by powering AC or DC appliances on the road field location in the garage and at the campsite Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure best performance and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with ElectroMate has several exclusive features that set it apart from other power centers Compared to other cart type AC DC power systems ElectroMate provides for in stallation of the largest capacity sealed lead acid battery This means longest run times and highest power output ElectroMate includes a 12 Volt DC to 110 Volt AC power inverter This allows operation of most 110 Volt AC appliances to 1000 watts The AC output is through a dual GFCI outlet GFCI automatically disconnects the outlets when a ground fault is detected ensuring user protection from electric shock because of faulty appliances or extension cords The GFCI outlets can connect to any two or three pin North Americ
18. cle or boat in a well ventilated area 5 This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 Volt DC battery systems 6 Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump starting a vehicle friction can cause dangerous static electricity sparks 7 Remove al metal jewelry this can cause short circuits Always use protective eyewear when jump starting contact with battery acid may cause blindness and or severe burns 8 Do not attempt to jump start a frozen battery 9 Keep out of reach of children 10 Vehicles that have on board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump started Before jump starting this type of vehicle read the vehicle s owner s manual to confirm that external starting assistance is advised 11 Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle s starter motor Typical cranking is in three to five second bursts If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts stop the jump start procedure and look for other problems that may need to be corrected If jump start connections cause the polarity alarm to sound DO NOT TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH REVERSE THE CONNECTIONS FIRST IF THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND IT IS SAFE TO TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH 12 If vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System positive battery terminal is connected to chassis Replace steps 5 and 6 of the jump start procedure below with the following steps A and B and then proceed to step 7 on pa
19. ectric shocks caused by ground faults The GFCI assembly bas a TEST and a RESET button When the inverter is operating pressing the TEST button simulates a short to ground and pops the breaker This turns off the outlets Pressing the RESET button allows the outlets to turn on and provide power Use with Appliances Make sure the AC appliance can operate on 110 120 volts 60 Hz AC modified sine wave MSW most appliances sold in the USA can There are a few exceptions noted later Plug the appliance s two or three pin North American standard plug into the GFCI AC receptacle on the inverter Turn On the inverter s power switch Turn On the appliance and operate it as usual After use turn Off the power inverter s On Off Switch 5 2 Principles of Operation The Power Inverter converts power in two stages The first stage is a DC to DC conversion process that raises the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 Volts DC The second stage is the actual inverter stage that converts the high voltage DC into 110 Volts 60 Hz AC Modified Sine Wave MSW MSW is a MEE that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment transformers and motors The modified sine wave produced by the Power Inverter has an RMS root mean square voltage of 110 which is the same as standard household power Mo
20. exibility of applications and eases troubleshooting and repair should it become necessary 2 1 Additional Key Features Removable Automatic Battery Charger provides full output even if input AC is low Battery compartment is vented to prevent pressurization in hot weather Requires no maintenance other than recharging for optimum operation Heavy duty industrial grade copper clamps and 9mm diameter jumper cables with exclusive cable storage assembly Removable 300 PSI Air Compressor Removable 8 Watt Fluorescent Lam Easy to read LED Battery Level Dipl activated by pressing the Battery Status Button jaa Correct LED indicates when it s safe to turn on the Safety Switch Audible alarm sounds when polarity is incorrect Visual LED Alarm indicates Reverse Polarity Adjustable locking handle allows safe movement and compact storage of the ElectroMate e plastic dust cover protects ElectroMate from dust and dirt during storage 2 2 Applications 1 Jump start using heavy duty battery cables and clamps any vehicle with a standard 12 Volt DC battery system boat truck cor airplane RV personal watercraft snowmobile tractor etc 2 Power Recharge Power AC Laptop computers and printers color TVs reading lamps fans and power hand tools cellular a camcorders or operate virtually any appliance up to 1000 watts Recharge batteries that have an appropriate charging adapter with a 110 Volt AC standard type plug 3 Operate usi
21. ge Connect negative black clamp to vehicle battery s negative terminal B Connect positive red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid non moving metal vehicle component or body part DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part 13 Replace worn or defective parts immediately contact Vector Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 or toll free 866 584 5504 SKIN if battery acid comes in contact with skin rinse immediately with water then hah thoroughly with soap and water If redness pain or irritation occurs seek immediate medical attention EYES if battery acid comes in contact with eyes flush eyes immediately for minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention Contents 1s INIRODUCION 4 2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION eie e teen ee 5 67 2 1 Additional Key Features 7 2 2 Applications erre ener 7 8 3 USING ELECTROMATE AS A JUMP START SYSTEM 8 3 1 Jump start Procedure 8 4 USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SYSTEM 9 5 POWER INVERTER Duc ca e 9 5 1 Inverter Operation 9 5 2 Principles of Operation 10 5 3 Operating Time 11
22. is warranty call our Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 for general repair information and charges if applicable STATE LAW RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights Some states do not allow limita tions on how long an implied arii or the exclusion or fmitaf on of incidental or consequen tial 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 Vector Manufacturing Technical Support by telephone fax or mail 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 uen of the reason for return and produci serial number i available After replacing the unit we will attempt to return it to you within four weeks All Vector puree Ltd products must be registered within 10 days of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration orm along with a copy of the original sales receipt to CJ Please activate my Limited Warranty for Model C1 VECO95 have enclosed copy of my original sales receipt Store where purchased UPC Number from package 12 digits Street Address State Tip Code Fax E mail All Vector Manufacturing Ltd products must be registered withi
23. isplay lights the FULL LED Continue to recharge until the battery is fully charged The charger is fully automatic and it can be left to ElectroMate indefinitely The charger can be connected to the supplied battery clamp adapter cable for directly Shardin a battery in a vehicle boat or other engine starting battery For complete operation of the VECO77EM charger away from ElectroMate refer to the manual supplied with the charger To ensure rapid charging of the battery make sure that the inverter compressor and lamp are turned off during recharging 8 2 DC Recharge During an emergency when AC is not available to power the VECO77EM Automatic Battery Charger DC charging is an option Recharging ElectroMate s internal battery from an external DC power source requires the use of the Jumper Cables It is recommended that the engine be left running so the vehicle s battery is not discharged To check the battery status press the Battery Status Display Push button If the Jump Starter s battery is fully discharged it is recommended that the host vehicle or boat s engine being used for recharging be left operating while the unit is being charged using the 12 Volt DC DC method WARNING DO NOT recharge main unit for more than 8 hours maximum using 12 Volt DC method After charging disconnect the cables and store them in the Cable Storage Area 8 3 Simultaneous Recharge and Inverter Operation 10 The inverter can be o
24. n 10 m of purchase to activate this warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE VECTOR MANUFACTURING Lid 4140 SW 28th Way Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 WECTOR WER 2002 VECTOR MANUFACTURING Ltd FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 MADE IN CHINA
25. nary vibration can shake loose the cable clamps A moving vehicle or boat can shake loose connections Never operate ElectroMate or an external battery without securing them first Cover any battery terminals Vector Manufacturing has 2 AWG cable sets that will ease connection to an external battery Thess are equipped with a fuse fuse holder and ring terminals on the cable ends The cables are easily connected between the external battery and the high current posts The only cautions are that the high current post connection polarities must agree with the battery polarities The red cable must connect the red cap post and Pos or battery terminal The black cable must connect the black cap post and Neg or battery terminal Make sure all connections are tight If you require a cable set contact Vector Technical Support at 866 584 5504 po Troubleshooting Appendix C SYMPTOM Inverter Alarm Sounds Inverter will not operate No LEDs lit Inverter shuts down Red LED lit Inverter shuts down Red LED lit Inverter shuts down Red LED lit Inverter will not operate No LEDs lit battery is charged No inverter output Inverter Green LED lit battery charged and no alarms sound Battery is charged but won t handle large loads Fluorescent Lamp does not light Fluorescent Lamp does not light Fluorescent Lamp does not light Compressor is laboring and slow Compressor is laboring and slow external DC Source
26. ne the cause of the short before RESETTING the GFCI and restarting the power inverter again 1 Check for proper operation by powering a 110 VAC appliance If there is still a problem call Vector Technical Support toll free 866 584 5504 NOTE If the internal battery is discharged the Inverter may also be quickly checked and operated by connecting the Jumper cables to a known charged 12 Volt battery Follow the jump start procedures to ensure correct polarity of the connection Recharge the battery as soon as possible 6 Compressor Tire Inflator The compressor can operate long enough to fill many average sized tires before the ElectroMate internal battery must be recharged Note that the com pressor is removable just pull on the bail handle and disconnect the compres sor from ElectroMate See Fig 7 ON OFF FIGURE 7 SWITCH AIR HOSE ANALOG PRESSURE GAUGE COOLING FAN TIRE CHUCK DC PLUG DC CORD STORAGE HATCH 6 1 Compressor Use IMPORTANT Read Instructions carefully to avoid possible injury or property damage The Compressor may be used by removing the air hose from it s storage channel and fitting the tire chuck to the tire or inflatable An On Off switch located on the compressor controls the power Refer to Figure 1 for locations of compressor switch and hose storage channel When the compressor is removed from ElectroMate it is powered from an attached DC cable stored in a side compartment
27. ng 30 ampere rated 12 Volt accessory sockets 12 Volt DC fans fluorescent work lights spotlights TVs portable radios cassette or CD players and more Can operate and quick charge a cellular phone by using ihe phone s 12 Volt DC adapter 4 Inflate truck auto motorcycle andl trailer tires and small popular beach and camping accessories such as volley soccer balls saving valuable time and effort 5 Illuminate areas under the hood inside tents dark areas while changin tires etc The Fluorescent Lamp is removable from main unit and by the main unit any 12 Volt source for light where you need it NOTE Other appliances may also be used with the ElectroMate as long as they not exceed the 30 ampere DC limit of the units cigarette lighter type socket or the 1000 watt AC limit of the power inverter Call Vector toll free 866 584 5504 for information on Vector AC and DC appliances READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT FOLLOW RECOMMENDED WARNINGS CAUTIONS SAFETY PROCEDURES AND MANUFACTURER S GUIDELINES FOR YOUR VEHICLE BATTERY IMPORTANT This unit is delivered without a battery The user must install a Group 27 battery and assume thot the battery is P charged You must then connect the battery charger and ully charge the battery before using the system The battery must be a Group 27 Mera lead acid battery with terminals on top otherwise the bat
28. perated to power up to 80 watts during battery recharge This will slow recharge but ElectroMate can be used as a UPS system Maintenance Replacement Parts For replacement parts cables etc contact Vector Technical Support toll free 866 584 5504 ElectroMate is modular in construction If the charger lamp compressor or inverter require service unit should be returned to Vector Note that the inverter can be thi ped back mounted to the battery compartment cover Periodically the cables and connectors should be inspected for dam age corrosion dust and dirt If surfaces are dirty they can be wiped clean with a cloth moistened with water and a small drop of detergent Contacts can be wiped clean with a dry cloth WARNINGS There are no user serviceable parts inside Do not operate unit if there is any evidence of damage The product must be returned to Vector for testing and repair Replace any damaged cables immediately before further use Battery Disposal 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 Sealed lead acid battery must be recycled or disposed of properly Battery Disposal Warnings 1 Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion 2 e Before disposing of
29. ports balls and other inflatables An easy to read analog pressure gauge allows accurate pressure readings so there s no guesswork about critical tire pressures Now Hee is no excuse for riving on under or over inflated tires risking safe operation A Compressor On Off rocker switch is located to the left of the gauge and the front of the compressor controls operation The AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE AND TIRE CHUCK are stored under the compressor A DC cable connects the compressor to any DC accessory socket for operation away from ElectroMate Figure 1 A removable 8 watt Fluorescent m operates from ElectroMate s self con tained battery It can be powered from either an ElectroMate DC outlet or it can be moved and plugged into any 12 Volt power source Figure 1 a ae For excellent light distribution the light can be hooked onto the cross member of the extended handle The fluorescent light can be completely removed from the Main Unit s storage channel and powered from any DC accessory socket in vehicle vessel or portable 12 volt 5c supply This feature is invaluable when it becomes necessary to locate battery terminals while preparing to jump start a dead battery in the dark changing a tire etc The extendable handle allows for compact storage and moving The handle has locking segments that are released by pushing the Handle Release Bar This allows the raising or lowering of the handle ElectroMate s modular system increases fl
30. pplied universal connector and configure it to adapt the cable ends to the Eatery posts Make sure all connections are mechanically tight Replace the inverter and battery compartment cover Replace the two Phillips screws and the lock washers and terminal covers Make sure the red and black covers are on the correct terminals Appendix A Battery Installation Con t FIGURE A1 FIGURE A2 POST COVERS PHILLIP SCREWS POSITIVE NEGATIVE Appendix B Extending Operating Time Longer operating time can be realized by connecting ElectroMate to an external battery The external battery will combine the Ampere Hour ratings of connected batteries If your original configuration contains an 80 ampere hour rated battery connecting another similar battery will provide 160 ampere hours of capacity This at least doubles the run time of your unit before the batteries must be recharged The user should be aware that with two similar batteries connected one inside and one eel te charger will take twice as long to recharge as with a single battery There are two methods to connect to an Send battery One is to use the Jumper cables the other way is to direct wire to the high current posts Use the jumper cables for extending run times of lighter temporary loads Use the direct wiring method for extended and more permanent higher power loads WARNINGS Never use the jumper cables to connect to a battery that is not statio
31. r This will guard against any unexpected shutdown of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity The inverter will sound it s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10 5 Volts 5 4 Powering AC Load The Power Inverter is equipped with a dual GFCI receptacle and On Off Switch Plug the power cord peus the equipment you wich to operate into the AC receptacle The green LED will light to indicate that the unit is functioning Make sure the wattage rating of your equipment is within 1000 watts If so turn on your equipment If an audible alarm sounds the DC supply voltage may be too low and the battery needs to be recharged Do not connect to AC distribution wiring the inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above Do not directy wire the power inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring You may use extension cords and outlet strips CAUTION RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES Certain rechargeable devices are recharged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle When first using a evice monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine whether it becomes warmer than usual If excessive heat is generated it is a good indication that the device should not be used with this inverter This does not occur with the majority of battery operated equipment Most of these devices use a separate charger
32. st AC voltmeters both digital and analog are calibrated for RMS voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave These meters will NOT READ the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly They will read about 20 to 30 Volts low when measuring the output of the power inverter For accurate measurement of the output voltage of this unit use a voltmeter marked TRUE RMS Figure 6 compares a Modified Sine Wave with a True Sine Wave FIGURE 6 MODIFIED SINE WAVE 110VAC SINE WAVE 110VAC Power is provided to the inverter through two conductors that pass through the battery compartment cover With a full charge on the battery typically 85AH the inverter will supply an AC load of 100 watts for approximately 8 hours Lower wattage loads will operate longer higher wattage loads will operate or a shorter time Example If a load is rated at 100 watts AC the power source must be able to deliver 100 10 10 amperes CAUTION The inverter must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 Volts The unit will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 VOLT battery WARNING NEVER TRY TO JUMPSTART A 6 OR 24 VOLT SYSTEM DAMAGE TO THE INVERTER AND INTERNAL BATTERY CAN RESULT 5 3 Operating Time Vector recommends that the operator recharge the battery system as frequently as possible using the supplied VECO77EM Battery Charge
33. tery may not fit in the battery compartment These batteries have a range of 85 to 125 Ampere Hour capacity See Appendix A for Battery Installation information 3 Using ElectroMate as Jump Start System Read all Warnings Cautions and Notes carefully before using this unit Read and understand all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS printed at the front of this manual 3 1 Jump start Procedure 1 Make sure the ElectroMate Safety Switch is turned OFF enabling the reverse polarity alarms and correct polarity indicator 2 Turn O ignition and all accessories radio A C lights etc Place vehicle in park and set the emergency brake 3 Observe jump starting negative or positive ground system as follows Negative ground negative battery terminal connected to chassis most common Carefully unwrap the cables from the storage area starting at clamps Connect positive red clamp to vehicle s positive battery terminal Connect negative black clamp to chassis or a solid non moving metal vehicle component or body part never clamp directly to negative battery terminal or moving part 7 M polarity is correct the POLARITY CORRECT LED will light If the polarity is incorrect the audible REVERSE POLARITY ALARM will sound and the LED will light WARNING IF REVERSE POLARITY ALARM SOUNDS DO NOT TURN ON SAFETY SWITCH REVERSE THE POSITION OF THE CLAMPS AND OBSERVE POLARITY LEDS IF POLARITY CORRECT LED LIGHTS THEN TURN ON TH
34. the battery protect exposed terminals with v nay a electrical tape to prevent shorting shorting can result in injury or fire 3 Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode 11 Specifications Jomp Start Clamps 400 Amps Heavy Duty Copper Jumper Cables TSN 9mm Welding Cable Battery User Supplied 12 Volt Group 27 size Sealed Lead Acid Flourescent Lamp aa i T aE EN AAE 8 Watt Fluorescent Tube Dual Accessory Socket Protection 30 Amp Self Resetting Breaker Power Inverter 1000 Watt 15 minutes 800 watt continuous 60 Hz 110 120 VAC Power Inverter Momentary Peak essere 2000 Watts Inverter eene tenete Modified Sine Wave Inverter DC Input Range sese 10 0 to 15 5 VDC Inverter Low Battery Audible Alarm sss 10 6 VDC Automatic Shutdown Low Voltage Overload Over Temperature Compressor vati tes In eod ee eere epe ces eset ced Max Pressure 300 PSI Pressure Gauge Type cscscescssessessssssssesessssesesssseseescasueacausseacsussesesnsseaeeess Analog Dial Air Delivery ete o oe 9kg Operating tempo inia RAE Td tts 20 C to 80 C Motor current caesar EU i LT Ie et en 9 Amps Dimensions o oo 20 H x 20 W x 18 D 50 8cm x 50 5cm x 45 72 Weighl ssc voL
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