Vector Industrial Series VEC021AC - Manual (Page 8)

5.1 To Use The Industrial 900™ System As A 12-Volt DC Portable
Power Supply
1. NOTE: Make sure that the unit ‘s safety ON/OFF switch is ALWAYS in the OFF position when using the
12-volt DC accessory outlet.
2. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12-volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle.
3. Insert the 12-volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
4. Switch on the appliance, as usual.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 15 AMPS.
Table III shows the estimated 12-volt DC operation times when using a fully-charged system.
TABLE III. - INDUSTRIAL 900™ AS A 12-VOLT DC POWER SUPPLY
NOTE:ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND BASED UPON FULLY CHARGED UNIT.
5.2 To Use The Industrial 900™ System As A 110-Volt AC
Power Supply
1. IMPORTANT: Before using the unit as a 110-volt power supply, read the complete instructions, information and
troubleshooting tips, pertaining to the inverter, in the back of this manual.
2. Make sure that the inverter ‘s power switch is in the OFF position before recharging or making any connection
to power source or load.
3. Line up the body housing on the Vector™ Power Force 150™ inverter (sold separately for Model VEC021;
included with Model VEC021AC) with the mounting walls on the back of the INDUSTRIAL 900™. Slide the
inverter into place, from right to left. See Fig. (2) #4.
4. Note the convenient built-in cord storage above the inverter mounting.
5. NOTE: Once inverter is properly in place, lock-in tab button will pop up, see Fig. (2) #3 (depress tab button
to release and remove inverter).
6. Remove the inverter‘s adapter cord from its storage compartment, and plug the cigarette lighter-type tip into
the 12-volt DC receptacle on the front of the unit.
7. Plug the appliance‘s 110-volt plug into the corresponding socket on the inverter.
8. Turn the inverter power switch to ON.
9. Turn the appliance on, and operate as normal.
10. After use, unplug the inverter‘s adapter cord from the front of the unit and replace in the storage compartment.
WARNING: DO NOT RECHARGE FOR MORE THAN 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM USING 12-VOLT DC METHOD.
1. NOTE: If unit is fully discharged, it is recommended that the vehicle being used for recharging be left running
while the unit is being charged via the 12-volt DC method.
2. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging cord into the 12-volt DC cigarette lighter receptacle on the vehicle
or boat. See Fig. 5 #3.
3. Insert the plug at the other end of this power cord (Fig. 5 #4) into the 12-volt DC receptacle on the front panel
of the unit.
4. Charge the unit until the green CHARGED indicator is lit—DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
5. Remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
4.3 Recharging
1.For maximum battery life, we recommend that the INDUSTRIAL 900™ system be kept fully charged at all times. If
the battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life may be shortened.
Note: Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent discharges between recharges will reduce
battery life. Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the expected number of
discharge/recharge cycles.
TABLE I. - ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE
2.The time
required to fully
recharge the INDUSTRIAL 900™ system after jumpstarting an engine depends on how
many jumpstarts are performed between recharging sessions. Table II shows the approximate recharging times
to be expected.
TABLE II. - ESTIMATED RECHARGING TIMES BASED ON NUMBER OF JUMPSTARTS
(OR DISCHARGES) PERFORMED SINCE LAST FULL CHARGING
3.Note: Check the battery charge level by depressing the PUSH FOR STATUS switch. The L.E.D. display will show
the level of the battery ‘s charge.
AVERAGE NUMBER OF USES POTENTIAL TOTAL NUMBER
(JUMPSTART OR DISCHARGES) OF JUMPSTART OR DISCHARGE CYCLES
BETWEEN RECHARGES (LIFETIME OF UNIT BATTERY)
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000+
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 700+
10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 500+
NUMBER OF RECHARGING NUMBER OF RECHARGING
JUMPSTARTS . . . . . . TIME (IN MINUTES) JUMPSTARTS.............TIME (IN MINUTES)
1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 4....................................32
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 5 ...................................40
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 6....................................48
APPLIANCE TYPE ESTIMATED POWER ESTIMATED USAGE
CONSUMPTION (IN WATTS) TIME (IN HOURS)
CELL PHONE 3 35
FLUORESCENT LIGHT 4 30
RADIO, FAN, DEPTH FINDER 9 21
CAMCORDER, VCR, SPOTLIGHT 15 12
POWER TOOLS, BILGE PUMP 24 7
ELECTRIC COOLER 48 3
AIR COMPRESSOR, CAR VACUUM 80 1.5
8 9