Vector AIRPRO VEC258 User's Manual
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1. 0 cece eee eee 11 25 inches 28 57 cm Width 0 ce cece cece cee eee eee ee een 4 0 inches 10 16 cm LGN ne s4n4 cane odor ness ewededsteebes neues 7 inches 17 78 cm LANTERN LIGHT Quartz Halogen Bulb 0 6 cee eee 15W G4 Fluorescent Tube 2 1 2 cece eee nen een FAT5 D2. IGHT COMBO OWNER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT BEFORE USE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28th Way FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 Tel 954 584 4446 TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 e Fax 954 584 5556 www vectormfg com 3 03 VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CONTENTS Be sure to read and understand all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before using this product Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance J Introduction e aaa Ee E E a D e eee e 3 and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with Failure to follow gt Additional kev feat 4 instructions may cause property damage and or Seana niin Warnings define fn ne eee ee Ree Ge Re Sera ee ene eRe SLY conditions that can cause injury to pee Cautions define conditions that may cause E EE ner tha comorescor sai chose 5 A g pressor s air hose 0 0000 eee WARNINGS 4 Powering the compressor or lamp 00 0 00 ee eee 5 Improperly attached hoses or nozzles can fly out under compressor pressure aE AE fone E EE 5 Make sure all connections are tight before turning compressor ON l J a a 2 There is risk of dust or dirt projectiles being released if the compressor hose o
3. VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page i X 1 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 Ltd regarding this product There is no other warranty other than those described herein ECTOR The Freedom of POWER This Vector Manufacturing 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 The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users Vector Manufacturing Lid will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the oe under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are eel excluded rom coverage under this warranty This product is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply fo accessories or damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products other than accessories may be returned postage prepaid to Vector Manufacturing Any defective product other than accessories that is returned to Vector Manufacturing 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 one year fon the purchase doie Vector Manu
4. attery automatically activated during AC recharge Analog pressure gauge to 260 PSI compressor Nozzle hatch for storing nozzles in compressor 3 nozzles for inflator FIGURE 2 NOZZLE HATCH COVER PRESSURE GAUGE CAUTION This battery pack is delivered in a partially charged state you must fully charge it before using it for the first time Initial AC charge should be for 10 hours Refer to Section 6 for use of AC adapter and detailed charging instructions VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 5 3 ATTACHING THE COMPRESSOR S AIR HOSE The air hose is supplied as a separate item from the compressor body The hose has a ribbed brass fitting at one end and a standard tire chuck at the other end To use the hose it must first be connected to the compressor outlet Loosen the hose retaining ring counterclockwise insert the hose fitting into the short rubber sealing sleeve Make sure the hose fitting is inserted fully into the sleeve Partially tighten clockwise the hose retaining ring and push the fitting in further Do this two or three times until the fitting is firmly attached and the ring is firmly tightened WARNING Improperly attached hoses or nozzles can fly out under compressor pressure Make sure the connections are tight WARNINGS 1 There is risk of dust or dirt projectiles being released if the compressor hose or nozzles are not clean when the compressor is turned on 2 Wearing protective goggles
5. e recharge port VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 7 FIGURE 4 CONTACT RECHARGE PORT RECHARGE LED RELEASE BUTTON 110 VOLT AC a N WALL ADAPTER WITH CORD i i To remove the battery pack from the appliance body for charging make sure the trigger switch is OFF Press both battery pack release buttons at the same time Pull the battery pack down away from the appliance body Insert the barrel connector of the AC a into the battery pack s receptacle recharge port Plug the AC adapter into a 110 volt AC standard household receptacle Observe the red LED lights Charge for the recommended time Do not overcharge Disconnect and store the AC recharge adapter from the battery pack and AC source when not in use COMPRESSOR TIRE INFLATOR This 12 volt DC compressor is the ultimate compressor for all vehicles trailer tires and recreational inflatables Three different sized nozzles are supplied IMPORTANT Always leave the tire chuck thumb latch in the open position when storing unit 6 2 INFLATE OTHER ARTICLES WITHOUT VALVE STEM Inflation of items others than tires iii use of one of the nozzles adapters A nozzle can be attached to the tire chuck or it can directly be connected to the compressors outlet if the hose is removed A nozzle can be attached to the tire chuck Open the nozzle hatch cover and remove the required nozzle Close the nozzle hatch cover Place the tire chuck over the noz
6. facturing 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 Vector Manufacturing s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable ae 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 after 30 days During the warranty period Vector Manufacturing Ltd will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories bulbs fuses and batteries defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due fo 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 at 954 584 4446 or toll free at Soar bates ape or 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 sce m
7. ht is versatile and provides a spotlight fluorescent area light and emergency flasher A customer can purchase extra snap on battery packs if completely cordless operation is required Part VEC194 Operating these appliances with the snap on DC power adapter is ideal for use with Vector 12 volt DC cordless portable rechargeable DC power supplies if extended operating time in the field is required FIGURE 1 NOZZLE HATCH COVER HOSE RETAINING RING COMPRESSOR OUTLET RIBBED BRASS FITTING TRIGGER LOCK TRIGGER SWITCH COMPRESSOR HOSE The compressor on off switch controls operation of the compressor It conveniently is depressed and released to control inflation An exact pressure is obtained by observing the gauge and releasing the trigger when the correct pressure is achieved For longer inflation operations the rk can be moved laterally to lock the trigger in he ON position Pushing the trigger lock to the opposite direction releases the trigger OFF and inflation stops ADDITIONAL KEY FEATURES e Trigger switch with lock to allow hands free operation e Corded includes a DC power adapter for use with standard 12 volt DC power supp e Battery pack includes ienee maintenance free heavy duty calcd REA A lead acid batter e Requires no maintenance other than recharging and cleaning for optimum operation Supplied 110 volt AC charger is Underwriter Laboratories UL ele tested and listed Battery charging LED on b
8. i 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 y telephone fax or mail We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product de 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 fo you within four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete oe Activation Card and mail fo Vector Manufacturing Enter VEC258 as Model and Corded cordless rechargeable compressor and lantern light combo as Product Type All Vector Manufacturing Ltd ne pes must be registered within 10 days 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 Ltd 4140 SW 28th Way Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 PH 954 584 4446 o TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 Fax 954 584 5556 You may also contact us at our web site www vectormfg com WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE AND NON REFUNDABLE P WECT R VEC258 The Freedom of POWER j i CORDED CORDLESS RECHARGEABLE COMPRESSOR AND LANTERN L
9. ights in one The spotlight provides a bright focused light A bright long lasting fluorescent lamp provides general area lighting A three position Ja switch turns the fluorescent light onand off This switch also turns a three LED emergency flasher on and off The main quartz halogen spotlight is controlled on and off by a latching trigger switch on the handle li lantern light is powered by either the 12 volt battery pack or the 12 volt DC power adapter A 12 volt DC accessory socket is located on the side of the unit This permits cell phone recharging or operating other 12 volt DC appliances If the battery pack is installed 3 Amp hour 12 volt battery or 36 watt hours appliance wattage ould be limited fo prevent rapid battery rundown FIGURE 5 SPOTLIGHT SPOTLIGHT TRIGGER SWITCH LATCHING SCREW SLIDE SWITCH FLUORESCENT OFF EMERGENCY FLASHER EMERGENCY FLASHER FLUORESCENT LAMP 12V DC ACCESSORY SOCKET BATTERY PACK OR DC POWER ADAPTER Approximate continuous runtimes on a fully charged battery are Soo loa 4 aunepqenasapesnenweneeness taeeweaen abe y e4 2 5 hours Fluorescent light 2 2 0 nunnana anaana aaaea eee ees 8 hours Emergency flasher 0 ccc cece cece eens 150 hours Recharge the battery pack after each use Refer to Section 5 for details 8 1 PARTS REPLACEMENT LANTERN LIGHT Replaceable parts for the lantern light are The quartz halogen bulb the fluorescent tube and the ba
10. l Phillips screwdriver unscrew counterclockwise the small screw at the top of the lens 2 Slide the lens down from the top of the unit The lens will come off Set the lens aside 3 Remove the fluorescent tube by turning one quarter turn so pins at both ends of the tube are released from the sockets The tube will come out 4 Set the defective tube aside for proper disposal 5 Put in a new tube being lie keep the bulb pins from bending 6 Rotate the tube one quarter turn to lock the pins into the sockets 7 Check the new tube to make sure it is secure in the sockets ee the lens and slide it towards the top of the unit The screw holes should align peace the small screw and carefully tighten with the Phillios screwdriver 0 Follow local ordinances for fluorescent bulb disposal and discard the old bulb MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT PARTS For replacement parts batteries DC power adapters AC charging adapters cables etc contact Vector technical support 954 584 4446 or toll free at B 584 5504 Periodically cables hose nozzles and connectors should be inspected for damage corrosion dust and dirt If surfaces are irty they can be wiped clean with a clot moistened with water and a drop of detergent Battery pack contacts can be wiped clean with a dry cloth 0 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 8 7 l The battery in the battery pack should be replaced with a new one when the operatin capacity is reduced to about one half or the abilit
11. of unit 8 1 Parts replacement lantern light 05 10 itself 10 There are no user serviceable parts except for replaceable battery pack AC 8 2 Quartz halogen bulb replacement 10 11 recharge adapter and hose 11 Do not operate unit if there is any evidence of damage 8 3 Fluorescent lamp replacement 0008 1 12 Never use air compressor or inflator near e A E gas or open flames 9 Mai hed 1 13 Keep working area well lit Maintenance replacement parts 0 eee eee 14 Do not direct air into eyes ears nose or other parts of the body 10 Battery replacement 0 000 11 CAUTIONS 1 When the compressor or lamp are powered from external DC make sure the 11 Battery disposal 6 eee eects 12 voltage is rated at 12 volt DC Do not operate with 6 volts or 24 volts AEE IE 12 2 Make sure that the appliances are not operated continuously for more than A LE RETA eT 10 minutes Allow to cool for at least five minutes before turning back on Wanraniies 3 Make sure battery pack is fully charged before operating Recharge every 60 ays for the recommended time to extend life of battery pack s internal battery For immediate use attach the DC adapter and operate the appliances from an external 12 volt DC source To avoid over inflation carefully follow instructions on articles to be inflated Never leave appliances unattended while in use Allow compressor to cool for five minutes af
12. ous injury ee check theses with the pressure gauge Never leave compressor unattended whi e in use Allow unit to cool for five minutes after 10 minutes of continuous operation 6 1 BL un one TIRE INFLATION 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 Turn on the compressor for larger items the trigger can be latched Observe pressure with the pressure gauge When desired pressure is reached open thumb latch and remove connector from valve stem Turn off compressor power switch 7 TYPICAL INFLATION TIMES FOR COMPRESSOR USE 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 PRESSURE TIME FROM O PRESSURE 155 80R 13 26 psi 2 50 min 185 70R 14 30 psi 4 50 min 235 75R 15 30 psi 6 50 min 235 85R 16 50 psi 16 00 min BICYCLE TIRES TIRE SIZE PRESSURE TIME FROM O PRESSURE 27 x racing 10 psi 40 sec INFLATABLE ARTICLES ITEMS PRESSURE TIME FROM O PRESSURE Football 13 psi 24 seconds Basketball 9 psi 20 seconds Volleyball 5 psi 6 seconds VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 9 P 8 LANTERN LIGHT The lantern light comprises three l
13. r 4 2 DC power adapter use oo ee eee eee ee ees 5 6 nozzles are not clean when the compressor is turned on l 3 Wearing protective goggles while operating these appliances can protect eyes from 5 Charging recharging the battery pack 00005 6 flying particles of dust and dirt 4 Keep out of reach of children These appliances are not toys 5 1 AC Recharge of battery pack 000 6 7 J aie worn or defective parts immediately contact Vector customer aaa service department ot 1954 584 4446 or toll free at 866 584 5504 6 Compressor tire inflator 0 0 ccc cee eee 7 6 During AC recharge make sure that the AC charging adapter is kept away from e inflati 4 th a val water or moisture during use If recharging around water make sure the 110 volt 6 1 Tire inflation or products with a valve stem 7 8 AC outlet is GFCI protected Ai 6 2 Inflate other articles without valve stem 8 7 Make sure all cords and adapter wires are placed so they are not tripped over or damaged by pinching abrading or cutting Do not ee wires near moving 7 Typical inflation times g A AA A co Typical inflation times 4 s 04 v4 5 ac aqe nee duces one oe eaaae ves 8 Never exceed recommended pressures bursting articles can cause serious injury 8 Lantern light 0 0 cece eee cece eeeueueueeeues 9 Always check pressure with the pressure gauge 9 Do te carry i and adapters by their cords carry items by the body
14. t s release buttons and the adapter will separate from the compressor Put the DC plug and cord in the adapter for storage alter use FIGURE 3 CONTACT RELEASE BUTTON 5 CHARGING RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK 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 al Ss ta Therefore these types of batteries need edie charging to replace energy lost through self discharge When the battery pack is not in use Vector recommends ihat the battery is recharged at least every 60 days 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 NOTE Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life frequent heavy discharges between recharges will reduce battery life Overcharging will reduce battery life Never charge for more than 24 hours The time required to fully bleu the battery pack depends on the charge status of the battery after it s use If the battery is discharged from recent use recharge the battery for 8 hours 5 1 AC RECHARGE OF BATTERY PACK AC recharge requires the use of the supplied AC DC adapter The AC adapter must be powered from 110 volt AC 60 Hz North American standard AC receptacles The battery pack must be removed from the compressor body to gain access to th
15. ter 10 minutes of continuous operation Do not use accessories that are not designed to be used with these appliances Do not place battery pack on heater and keep it out of sunlight Do not a oe when it is at or above 122 F 50 of Allow the battery pack to cool before charging E O NOs Dip VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 3 l INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector AirPro Model VEC258 Compressor amp Lantern Light Combo This system is an advanced high pressure up to 260 PSI multi use air compressor system with unique features that set it far above the value and util ly of ordinary compressors for mobile use It is supplied with a standard tire valve chuck for filling auto truck bike and motorcycle tires Additionally two different adapters are supplied to inflate soccer balls footballs and popular inflatables These adapters are conveniently stored in a hatch in the compressor body It is powered from its own snap on off powerful battery to be used anywhere it is needed It can also operate from a standard 12 volt DC a estas system found on trucks cars boats airplanes RVs and tractors using the supplied pe power adapter A supplied stan dard 110 volt AC charger recharges the o when required Typically up to three completely flat tires can be inflated before the snap on battery has to be recharged A separate lantern light shares the battery pack and DC power adapter The lig
16. ttery pack FIGURE 6 LANTERN LIGHT PARTS REPLACEMENT BULB REFLECTOR BEZEL SCREW HOLE SCREW REMOVED REMOVE LENS 8 2 QUARTZ HALOGEN BULB REPLACEMENT The bulb is a 15 watt 12 volt G4 projection type This type bulb has two connector pins that plug into a socket The ae ie follows 1 Unscrew the bezel E E and remove the bezel and lens 2 Hold the reflector in place against the body of the lamp and pull the bulb straight out Note the location ar two socket holes that accept the bulb pins 3 Unpack the new bulb Using a clean cloth remove it from the packing material NOTE Do not touch the new bulb with bare hands oil from fingers can cause premature failure of these bulbs If the bulb is touched clean the bulb with alcohol on a clean cloth after the bulb is installed m VEC258 Manual 3 03 qxp 1 23 07 5 18 PM Page 11 8 9 T 4 Push the pins the new bulb into the socket and make sure the bulb is fully inserted 5 Replace the lens and bezel 6 Tighten clockwise the bezel until it is snug 7 Test the light for proper operation by turning it ON and then OFF 3 FLUORESCENT LAMP REPLACEMENT The bulb type is a standard 4 watt F4T5 D fluorescent tube type A sable bulb can be purchased from local lighting hardware or sulle stores The fluorescent lamp tube can be replaced after the front vertical lens is removed The procedure follows 1 Remove the battery pack or DC adapter Using a smal
17. while slg this compressor can protect eyes from fying particles of dust and dirt Failure to follow instructions may cause property amage and or personal injury 3 Keep out of reach of children 4 POWERING THE COMPRESSOR OR LAMP The compressor can be powered either from a supplied battery pack or from a supplied DC power adapter 4 1 POWERING FROM THE BATTERY PACK The supplied battery pack powers the compressor or inflator for short duration cordless operation The battery pack should be fully charged initially before use see paragraph 5 for charging instructions To connect the charged battery pack to either the compressor or lamp align the battery pack so the battery release buttons snap onto the appropriate appliance The attery pack fits only one way to ensure correct polarity of the contacts To remove the battery pack press the battery pack release buttons and the battery pack will separate from the appliance 4 2 DC POWER ADAPTER USE The DC power adapter can power the compressor or lamp for longer operation from an external 12 volt DC power source The DC power adapter has a fused DC plug and connecting cord stored inside the DC power adapter To use the DC power i first remove the DC plug from it s storage in the adapter Deploy the cord from storage and connect the DC power adapter to the compressor Make sure it snaps into position Connect the DC plug to a 12 volt DC source To remove the DC power adapter press i
18. y to inflate one and one hal average sized automobile tires Make sure that the battery is fully charged before determining that the battery pack should be replaced Contact Vector technical support and ask for part VEC194 This battery pack is also used with other Vector products that include portable inflators and spoti hts For more details please contact our technical support department toll free at 866 584 5504 11 BATTERY DISPOSAL Contains a maintenance free sealed non spillable lead acid battery which must be disposed of properly Most states require recycling contact your local municipal authority for information Non spillable sealed lead acid battery must be recycled or disposed of properly VUA iia is required contact your local authority for information DISPOSAL QUESTIONS FOR USA CALL toll is 877 288 7722 WARNINGS Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire as this may result in an explosion e Before disposing of the battery pack protect exposed terminals with heavy duty electrical tape to prevent shorting shorting can result in injury or fire Failte to comply with local state and federal regulations can result in fies or imprisonment 12 SPECIFICATIONS FOR COMPRESSOR Battery 12 volt 3 Amp Hour Non spillable Sealed Lead Acid Compressor 5 neustauetotargedssomyees dh ee hae 260 PSI Maximum Weight gcc noaa cate dae homoge eb bade adane eae ee 1 82 lbs 90 kg Hei tt w battery 2 0
19. zle fitting and secure by moving the chuck thumb latch so it is parallel with the hose Make sure the nozzle is ea aa secure before turning on the compressor After use release the nozzle from the chuck by lifting the latch Return the nozzle to the nozzle hatch A nozzle can also be directly attached to the compressor outlet if the hose is not required 1 Open the nozzle hatch cover and remove the required nozzle 2 Remove the hose from the compressor outlet by loosening counterclockwise the hose retaining ring and sliding out the ribbed brass fitting 3 Close the nozzle hatch cover 4 Insert the selected nozzle into the compressor outlet and secure it by tightening the hoseretaining ring as above 5 After using h e compressor remove and store the nozzle in the nozzle hatch 7 Refer to Typical Inflation Times for approximate pressure and time Small items like volleyballs footballs etc inflate very rapidly 6 Insert nozzle e g needle into item to be inflated and inflate to desired pressure 7 Turn on compressor switch inflate to desired pressure or fullness IMPORTANT Read safety instructions carefully to avoid possible injury or property damage WARNINGS The compressor is capable of pie to 260 poe per isa inch PSI pressure approximately 18 k cm To avoid over intlation carefully follow instructions on articles to be inflated Never exceed recommended pressures Bursting articles can cause seri
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