Vector BD032806 Marine Battery User Manual
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1. 4 Rotate the plug slightly to make sure there is good contact 5 Push the ON OFF pushbutton to turn the unit ON 6 The LED in te ON OFF Pushbutton will light blue indicating a proper connection 7 If the inverter does not work make sure the ignition accessory switch is actually powering the accessory outlet Some vehicles require the ignition switch to be turned on 8 Plug the USBpowered device into the inverters USB Power Port and operate normally Notes This inverter s USB Power Port does not support data communication It only provides 5 volts 500mA DC maximum power to an external USB powered device USB power output is not controlled by the ON OFF Power pushbutton USB power is always on when the Power Cord is connected to a 12 volt DC power source Remember to disconnect the Power Cord from any power source when the unit is not in use Protective Features The inverter monitors the following conditions Low Battery Voltage This condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source so the inverter will automatically shut down when input voltage drops below 10 7 volts DC Input Voltage Too High The inverter will automatically shut down when DC input voltage exceeds 15 0 wolts as this can harm the unit Thermal Shutdown Protection The inverter will automatically shut down when the unit becomes overheated O verload Short Circuit Protection The inverter will automatically shut down wh2. DO NOT insert foreign objects into the AC outlet or the USB charging port DO NOT attempt to connect or set up the unit or its components while operating your vehicle Inattention to the road may result in a serious accident This is not a toy keep away from children INSTALL AND OPERATE UNIT ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THIS USER S MANUAL CAUTIONS A aoe 1 Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation Do not block ventilation slots 2 DO NOT use the inverter near flammable materials or in locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases ALWAYS turn the inverter OFF by disconnecting it from the DC accessory outlet when not in use DO NOT expose to extreme heat or flames Make sure the nominal powering voltage is 12 volts DC center connection positive Do not use with positive ground electrical systerrs Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter and will void warranty The majority of modem automobiles RVs trucks and boats are negative ground 7 This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or equipment that produce heat such as hair dryers microwave ovens and toasters 8 This inverter is not tested for use with medical device 9 Do not open the Inverter there are no userserviceable parts inside Read This User s Manual Before Using This Unit SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS VEC415 Manual NP 032806 4 18 06 12 20 PM Page iv
3. 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Once propery connected to a 12 volt DC power source the ON OFF switch controls power to the unit The bi color LED indicator lights blue when the inverter is connected to DC power and the power pushbuton is set to ON If the bi color LED indicator lights red refer to the Troubleshooting section on page 7 of thiS manual ALWAYS TURN THE INVERTER ON BEFORE THE CONNECTED DEVICE The standard North Arrerican 115 volt AC and USB outlets allow the user to operate multiple devices simultaneously Simply plug the equipment into the unit and operate normally Note Ensure wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the VEC415 does not exceed 100 watts continuous Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment Most electrical tools appliances electronic devices and audio visual equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watt Be sure that the power consumption of the item to be operated is below 100 watts If the power consumption is rated in amps AC simply multiply by the AC volts 115 to determine the power Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run however it will not run larger resistive loads such as electric stoves and heaters which require far more wattage than the inverter can deliver Inductive loads Such as TVs and stereos require more current to operate than do resistive loads of the sare wattage rating For safety reasons the unit will simply
4. AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRO DUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFEREN CE WARRANTY IS NON TRAN SFERABLE BDO32806 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 O 2006 VECTOR MAN UFACTURIN G Toll Free 866 5845504 MADE IN CHINA R www vectormfg com VEC415 Manual NP_032806 4 18 06 12 20 PM Page ii WARNINGS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE ELECTRIC SHOCK EXPLOSION OR INJURY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Do not connect to AC distribution wiring Remove appliance plug from outlet strip or turn off inverter before working on the appliance Multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit breakers only interrupt power to the hot receptacle terminals The neutral terminals remain powered with respect to the ground terminals NOT approved for ignition protected areas Do not make any electrical connections or disconnections in areas designated as IGNITION PROTECTED This includes DC cigarette lighter type plug connection or airplane adapter Do not operate the VEC415 near flammable materials fumes or gases Provide adequate ventilation and refrain from placing items on or around the inverter during operation Proper cooling is essential when operating the inverter Do not place the unit near the vehicle s heat vent or in direct sunlight NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid or use when wet
5. ED Lights Alert Buzzer Sounds W hen the Power Fault LED turns from blue indicating the unit is powered to red and the alert buzzer sounds a fault condition is present and the unit will automatically shut down shortly See Protective Features on page 5 and Common Power Output Problems below Common Power Output Problems Possible Causes Battery voltage below 10 7 volts Equipment being operated draws too much power Inverter in thermal shutdown condition AC output is shorted SPECIFICATIONS Output Power Output Voltage RMS Output Frequency O utput Waveform DC Input Efficiency Low Voltage Audible Alarm Low Voltage Shutdown O perating Storage Temperature O perating Relative Humidity Recommendations Recharge battery or check DC power supply Reduce load to maximum 100 watts Allow inverter to cool down Ensure there is adequate ventilation around the unit and the load is no more than 100 watts for continuous operation Disconnect the AC appliance Press the inverter ON OFF Power pushbutton to turn the unit OFF Wait a few seconds then press the pushbutton again to tum it back ON 100 watts continuous 115 volts AC 10 60Hz 3Hz Modified Sine Wave MSW 13 8VDC 8 Amps gt 85 lt 11 Volts Input Voltage lt 10 7 Volts Input Voltage 040 C 32 104 F 5 95 non condensing
6. MS voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave These meters will not correctly read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave Non TRUE RMS meters will read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of this inverter For accurate measurement of the output voltage of this unit use a TRUE RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke 87 Fluke 8080A Beckrnan 4410 or Triplett 4200 115 volt AC Output MODIFIED SINE WAWE 110 120V AL SINE WAVE TIS AC CAUTION Rechargeable Devices e Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle These devices may damage the inverter or the Charging circuit e When using a rechargeable device monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat e If excessive heat is produced this indicates the device should not be used with this inverter e This problem does not occur with most of the battery operated equipment Most of these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle MAXX SST Soft Start Technology Vector s Soft Start Technology gradually ramps up the inverters power to slowly start appliances that require a surge to get started This gradual ramp up protects the inverter and the appliance as well as the power source from damage and failure lt p VEC415 Manual NP_ 032806 4 18 06 12 21 PM Page
7. VEC415 Manual NP 032806 4 18 06 12 20 PM Page 8 VEC415 WECTOR TWO YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM sad a a This linited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product and it sets forth all the i O 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 eee Er 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 100 Wa i t 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 SI l m Pow er i nverter Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty This product is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to damage to units from m misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity W ith U SB ha rg i ng Port power sources RETURN REPAIR POUCY Defective products may be retumed to manufacturer Any defective product that is retumed to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be rep
8. ecific legal rights Sorre states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential Nw 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 PRO DUCT Contact Technical Support by telephone fax ae NTERTEZ or mail see below We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit gt When retuming a product include your name address phone number dated sales receipt or copy El WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing Enter VEC415 as Model and 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter as Product Type All LISTED Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to actvate this warranty Mail the 3044368 completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to USER S MANUAL and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we will make every effort to retum it to you within four weeks amp WARRANTY INFORMATION ATIN CUSTOMER SERVICE Oe Ot Nee Eee oe IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS e TOLL FREE 866 5845504 FAX 954 584 5556 e TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ
9. en a short circuit occurs AC Ground Leakage The inverter will automatically shut down when leakage Current exceeds safety level Notes The LED in the ON OFF Pushbutton will light red to indicate a Fault condition before automatic shutdown occurs If unit shuts down turn it OFF remove the load wait a few minutes then turn it back ON Operating Tips The 100 Watt Slim Inverter should only be operated in locations that are DRY Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter COOL Surrounding air temperature should ideally be 040 C 32 104 F Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight when possible W ELL VEN TILATED Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulaton around the unit Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too hot The inverter can be reset after it cools down SAFE Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases This is an electrical appliance that can briefly spark when electrical connections are made or broken lt p VEC415 Manual NP_ 032806 4 18 06 12 21 PM Page 6 CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage 1 Ideal storage temperature range is 040 C 32 104 F 2 Store and use the 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter in a cool dry place with adequate ventilation for all around air circulation 3 Avoid l
10. from a battery to 115 volt AC alternating current household power In designing this inverter Vector has incorporated design techniques previously employed in computer power supplies The result of these design innovations is a smaller lighter and easierto use power inverter The Slim 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 2 DC The second stage is a MOSFET bridge stage that converts the high voltage DC into 115 volts 60 Hz AC The DCA40DC converter stage uses creative high frequency zero voltage switching power conversion techniques that replace the bulky transformers found in less technologically advanced models The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration Slim Power Inverter Output Waveform The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave It is a stepped waveform 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 small motors The modified sine wave produced by this inverter has an RMS root mean square voltage of 115 volts Most AC voltreters both digital and analog are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS value They are calibrated for R
11. i TABLE OF CONTENTS WITOGUCHON vo iria ie i ah ante es to en as ee AO Be en tae ee te ee we a 1 PAWS oori a a a ek Bc og ah E heen A an Dag a ae GG ia ig ce a ee Ea 1 Controls ands FUuNnGuons 5 8 eg te eet eee ek a de e Gee hg eee Pee eae 2 How This Inverter Works 0 2 0 0 a iai ena E aa ee 2 MAXX SST Soft Start Technology oaa es 3 O berating IMNSIMICHONS sss face eit ak ea ee ee ed ee a da ee i 4 Power Source Requirements and Runtimes 0 0 0002 eee ee ee 4 Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment a eae 4 Operation of the 115 Volt AC Outlet o 002 2 ee es 4 Operation of the USB Power Port ee ee es 4 Protective Features ha asa E a e R ara e a E a a E a a e a O aaa bt 5 Operating TPS erias e a hee oe ee A AA A See aa ee E 5 Care and Maintenances Les ts ee ee Rk Oe eh be es ek ce 6 SOl gE Lario ok we Sean eee ee ere A 6 Fuse Replacement DC Accessory Adapter 6 TFOUDIESMOOUNG ie sh bese a oe ee Se Ge ee A ee Se eee Be 6 Conmmon Audio Visual Problems 201 4 fa a8 208 bes ee ee we RA ea 6 Fault LED Lights Alert Buzzer Sounds 0 0 2000 eee eee ee es 6 Common Power Output Problems me 7 SDECINGAUONS a ud a AA AD Y e e a a Oe a 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VEC 415 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter with USB Charging Port This inverter can be used to operate personal electronics and mobi
12. laced 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 tems of the remainder of the warranty period The custorrer is responsible for the shipping charges on all retumed items During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the retum shipping charges to the custorrer in the United States UMITATIONS 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 Y If your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair infomation and charges if applicable You may also contact us through our website at www vectonmrfg com STATE LAW RIGHTS This warranty gives you sp
13. le office equipment such as laptop computers digital video carreras MP3 players cell phones PDAs and more It can also be used to recharge 110 120 volt AC devices that have an appropriate recharging adapter with a standard North American two or three prong plug Please read this User s Manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and to avoid damage to this product FEATURES e 100 watt output e MAXX SST Soft Start Technology e Plug and play e Electronic circuit protection prevents damage due to ovenoad insufficient ventilation overheat condition e Low battery protection unit automatically shuts down when battery discharges below 10 7 volts e Automotive and airplane 12 volt DC adapters e 5 volt DC USB power port e Manual ON OFF Pushbutton with Bi color Power Fault LED e Audible fault warming Compact size efficient and quiet e Convenient carrying case e Airplane Adapter lt p VEC415 Manual NP 032806 4 18 06 12 21 PM Page 2 Controls and Functions 1 INVERTER CARRY CASE 2 USB POWER PORT 3 ON OFF PUSHBUTTON BI COLOR POWER FAULT LED 4 STANDARD NORTH AMERICAN 115 VOLT AC OUTLET 5 12 VOLT DC AIRPLANE ADAPTER CORD PORT 6 DETACHABLE 2 PRONG 12 VOLT DC ADAPTER CORD 7 12 VOLT DC VEHICLE ACCESSORY ADAPTER 8 AIRPLANE ADAPTER CORD HOW THIS INVERTER WORKS This inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC direct current electricity
14. ocations that are exposed to heating units radiators direct sunlight or excessive humidity or dampness Fuse Replacement 12 Volt DC Accessory Cord 1 Unscrew the cap of the barrel end of the 12 Volt DC Cord turning counter clockwise and lift off 2 Pull the fuse straight out 3 Replace with a new 10 amp fuse 4 Screw the cap back onto the plug tuming clockwise TROUBLESHOOTING Common Audio Visual Problems Problent Buzzing Sound in Audio Systems Some inexpensive stereo systens and boom boxes make a buzzing sound when operated from the inverter because the power supply in the electronic device does not properly filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter The only solution to this problem is to use a sound system that has a higher quality power supply Problem Television Interference The 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter is shielded to mininize interference with TV signals However in some instances some interference may still be visible especially when the TV signal is weak Try the following to improve the picture 1 Move the 100 Watt Inverter as far away as possible from the TV set the antenna and the antenna cables Use a short AC extension cord if necessary 2 Adjust the orientation of the antenna cables and the TV power cord to mininize interference 3 Make sure that the antenna feeding the TV provides an adequate Snow free signal and that high quality shielded antenna cable is used Fault L
15. shut down if itis ovedoaded To restart the unit simply remove the load and press the ON OFF pushbutton to reset Operation of the 115 Volt AC Outlet 1 Connect the Power Cord to the inverter 2 Connect either the 12 Volt DC Vehicle Accessory Adapter or the 12 Volt DC Airplane Adapter to the end of the 12 Volt Power Cord 3 Insert the selected adapter Plug into a vehicle s or other 12 volt DC power source s DC accessory outlet or airplane DC power outlet Rotate the vehicle accessory plug slightly to make sure there is good contact Push the ON OFF Pushbutton to turn the Inverter ON The LED in the ON OFF Pushbutton will light blue indicating a proper connection If the Inverter does not work make sure the ignition accessory switch is actually powering the accessory outlet Some vehicles require the ignition switch to be turned on 8 Plug the 110 120 volt AC appliance into the Inverters three prong AC outlet and operate normally Note The Inverter will not operate appliances and equipment that generate heat such as hair dryers electric blankets microwave ovens and toasters Operation of the USB Power Port 1 Connect the Power Cord to the inverter 2 Connect either the 12 Volt DC Vehicle Accessory Adapter or the 12 Volt DC Airplane Adapter to the end of the 12 Volt Power Cord 3 Insert the selected adapter Plug into a vehicle s or jump starter s DC accessory outlet or airplane DC power outlet NOU f
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