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3.4 ESTIMATED 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 between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)
U
SE
R
ECHARGES
1 1000+
5 700+
10 500+
4. OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
1. Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Turn on the appliance, and operate as usual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT
DRAW MORE THAN 5 AMPS DC
Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully
charged system.
Table II - VECTOR ® as a 12 volt DC Power Supply
Appliance Estimated Power Usage Operating Time
(Watts) (hours)
Cell phone 1 120 (talk time)
Fluorescent light 4 40
Radio, fan, depth finder 9 24
Camcorder, VCR, spotlight 15 14
Power tools, bilge pump 24 10
Car vacuum 80 2
NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED UNIT.
5. EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT
The area light is controlled by an On/Off pushbutton. Make sure the lamp is turned
OFF when the unit is being recharged or stored. The light is efficient and will
operate up to 200 hours on a full charge. The area light’s operating life is 10,000
hours.
6. REPLACEMENT PARTS
For replacement parts (bulbs, batteries, fuses, etc.), contact Vector Customer
Service: 954-584-4446 or toll-free 866-584-5504.
6.1 BATTERY REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that the unit be returned to Vector Customer Service for
battery replacement: Contact 954-584-4446 or toll-free 866-584-5504.
WARNING:
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion
• Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty
electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire)
• Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode
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