Vector Power City VEC029AC - Manual (Page 4)

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1. INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on selecting the Vector Power City® Multi-Function AC/DC Power System.
Power City is an advanced power and jumpstart system with unique features that set it far
above the value and utility of ordinary jump starters. It supplies AC for 110 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 DISCRIPTION
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 110
volt AC power inverter. This allows you to operate 110 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 operated 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 Sup-
port 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 Push-button is pressed or
automatically during AC Recharge operations. Two 12 volt DC cigarette lighter-type sockets are
provided for use with appliances that can operate from a cigarette lighter type accessory socket.
Note that all exposed electrical sockets recharge ports have covers that help keep out dirt, dust and
moisture. All covers must be open for use; closed after use.
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 jumpstart 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. RETRACTED 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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