Vector Power City DK080706 - Manual (Page 4)

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting the Vector Power City® Multi-Function AC/DC Power Sys-
tem. Power City is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that
set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters. It supplies AC for 120 volt
appliances to 200 watts, and DC for 12 volt appliances to 23 amps. It can jumpstart any vehicle
with a standard 12 volt DC electrical system: boat, truck, car, airplane, RV, personal watercraft,
snowmobile, tractor, etc. See Figure 1.
FIGURE 1
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
This advanced design is ideal for emergencies and can also enhance your fun by powering
appliances on the road and at the campsite. 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 and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with.
Power City® has several exclusive features that set it apart from other similar devices.
Primarily, it includes a special, patented, built-in mounting for a supplied, removable 12 VDC
to 120 volt AC power inverter. This allows you to operate 120 volt AC devices to 200 watts,
while still maintaining the jump-starter’s one-piece, compact styling. When the inverter is
removed from the main unit it can be fully powered from any accessory socket that can provide up to
23 amperes at 12 VDC.
A removable Lantern operates from Power City’s self-contained battery. It can be oper-
ated attached to the main unit or removed from the Main Unit. Away from the Main Unit, the
Lantern is powered using an extension cord attached to the Inverter power cable. This feature is
invaluable when it becomes necessary to locate battery terminals while preparing to jumpstart a dead
battery in the dark, changing a tire, etc.
Power City is also ideal to power 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable appliances with
ratings up to 23 amperes. For information about Vector appliances, contact Vector Customer
Support for the location of the nearest retailer.
The unit has an easy-to-read, series of LEDs (light emitting diodes) arranged as a charge status display
that shows when the unit is fully charged or the level of charge in the battery (from low to full). The
charge status display activates whenever the charge status pushbutton is pressed or automatically during
AC recharge operations. Two 12 volt DC outlets are provided for use with appliances that can operate
from the accessory outlet. NOTE: that all exposed electrical sockets recharge ports have covers that
help keep out dirt, dust and moisture.
Another feature is the high pressure, self-contained air compressor. This compressor allows quick
inflation of tires, sports balls and other small inflatables. An easy-to-read analog pressure gauge
allows accurate pressure readings, so there’s no guesswork about critical tire pressures. Now there
is no excuse for driving on under, or over-inflated tires. Three different types of adapter nozzles
allow for easy connection to all popular inflatables. A compressor on/off slide switch located
between the jump-start clamps controls operation of the compressor. The air compressor hose and
connector nozzle are stored on the back of the unit. (See Figure 3)
1. INVERTER COVER
2. RETRACTABLE HANDLE
3. LANTERN ASSEMBLY
LATCH
4. LANTERN ON/OFF
SWITCH
5. 12V ACCESSORY
SOCKETS
6. MAIN POWER
SAFETY SWITCH
7. CHARGE STATUS
DISPLAY
8. CHARGE STATUS
PUSHBUTTON
9. NEG. (BLACK) CLAMP
10. POWER INVERTER
11. COMPRESSOR GAUGE
12. POS. (RED) CLAMP
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