Voltage Valet VCAP - Manual

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Insert
your
110-120 volt
a p p l i a n c e
plug into the
converter.
3. Plug the con-
verter into the
220-240 volt
foreign wall outlet. If an adaptor plug is necessary (see section on
adaptor plugs) select the appropriate plug, snap it onto the converter’s
two round pins and then plug into the wall outlet.
4. 4. Power Lights: The green LED will light when the converter is using the
50 watt circuit; the red LED will light when using the 2000 watt circuit.
WARNING: DO NOT USE the converter if the green and red lights start
flashing. Disconnect your appliance and remove the converter from the
electrical outlet. Check that the “Input Voltage” rating of your appliance
is 110-120 volts.
• Before using your Voltage Valet ™ converter, check to
see if the electrical outlet is 110-120 volts or 220-240
volts. Your converter will not work in a 110-120 volt
outlet, and both it and your appliance may be seriously
damaged or ruined if used incorrectly.
• Check the manufacturer’s label to make sure the “Input
Voltage” rating of your appliance is 110 -120 volts.
This voltage converter will not operate properly with
multi-voltage appliances rated 100-240 volts.
• All Voltage Valet ™ converters are equipped with an
internal shut-off and reset system. When it becomes
overworked it will automatically shut itself off. Should
this occur, remove the converter from the outlet
and allow a short period for it to cool down and
reset itself.
• Some motorized appliances may operate a bit slower
when used in foreign countries. This is normal and will
not harm your appliances.
• At times there may be a low humming sound in the
converter – this is normal.
• Remove your Voltage Valet ™ converter from the wall
outlet when not in use.
We guarantee each new converter to be free from defects
in material or workmanship and to perform under normal
use and service. This guarantee shall run for a period of
one year from the date of purchase, and obligations under
this guarantee are limited to remedying any defect or
replacing any defective part and shall be effective only
if the defective unit is returned to us within 12 months
after purchase. Damage due to abuse or misuse is not
covered by this guarantee. We shall not be responsible for
any other loss or damage that may arise through the use
by a purchaser or others of this device, and the purchaser
assumes such responsibility and will hold Hybrinetics, Inc.
harmless in respect to all such loss or damage.
Important: This is a factory direct
warranty, valid in North America only.
Do not return defectives to your retailer.
All defectives must be returned to the
factory accompanied by a sales receipt
with the original date of purchase. For
more information please call our toll free
number: (800) 247-6900.
Voltage Valet Division
Hybrinetics, Inc.
225 Sutton Place
Santa Rosa, CA 95407
E-mail: [email protected]
Web Site: www.voltagevalet.com
©2007 HYBRINETICS, INC.
Important - Please Read..
50/2000 Watt
Autoswitching
Voltage Converter
Model VCA & VCAP
Instructions
CAUTION: Each Voltage Valet™ foreign electricity converter is designed for use with the product types listed above. THEY CANNOT BE USED INTERCHANGEABLY. Also, converters should
never be used with clocks, computers, high fidelity equipment, hooded hair dryers, medical equipment, projectors, television sets, typewriters, or any permanently installed equipment.
Voltage Valet converters will not work with direct current (DC). THEY ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR CONTINUOUS USE.
Use the 50/2000 Watt Autoswitching Voltage Converter from Voltage Valet to safely operate your 110-120 volt North American personal appliances while
traveling in foreign countries that use 220-240 volt electricity. Use with motorized and electronic appliances rated up to 50 watts and with NON-ELECTRONIC
heating appliances rated up to 2000 watts. No switches, no hassles, the converter senses your appliance load and automatically chooses between a 50
watt transformer and a 2000 watt solid state converter circuit. The International Adaptor Plug Set (adaptors: A, B, C,D) included in model VCAP, modifies
electrical outlets to allow use of the converter in most countries. See reverse side for country list.
Converts Foreign Electricity to North American Standard
*IMPORTANT: Motorized and electronic appliances rated OVER 50 watts may be damaged
if used with the converter.
WARNING: Do not use this voltage converter with multi-voltage appliances rated
at 100-240 volts.
Use with motorized and electronic appliances rated up to 50 watts MAXIMUM* such as:
Battery Chargers
Camcorders
CD/MP3/DVD Players
Cell Phones
Contact Lens Sterilizers
Digital Cameras
Electric Shavers
Oral Hygiene Devices
Radios
Sound Machines
DUTY CYCLE AT 2000 W: MAXIMUM ON 10 MINUTES, MINIMUM OFF 60 MINUTES
**IMPORTANT: Electronically controlled coffee makers, electric blankets, irons, etc. that use digital
timing/temperature circuits or have auto-start/auto-shutoff features may be damaged if used
with the converter.
Use with NON-ELECTRONIC heating appliances** rated up to 2000 watts MAXIMUM such as:
Clothes Steamers
Coffee Makers
Electric Blankets
Electric Curlers
Food/Bottle Warmers
Hair Dryers
Heating Pads
Immersion Heaters
Irons
Incandescent Lamps
How to Use the Voltage Valet 50/2000 Watt Autoswitching
Voltage Converter
To help support the converter when using with an
adaptor plug: Slide the support bracket out from
the converter body until it stops. Pinch the tips of
the support bracket together and pull out to the
desired length. To return the support bracket inside
the converter body, pinch the bracket tips together
and push in until the support bracket is flush with
the converter body.
Support bracket
slides out from body
Support Bracket
Electrical wall outlets around the world differ in shape,
assortment, and arrangement of outlet holes. The most
common outlet requires two round pins (Continental
Europe type). These round pins have been designed into
all Voltage Valet ™ converters. Many countries, however,
use other types of outlets that require an adaptor plug.
Voltage Valet ™ offers six different adaptor plugs for use
with voltage converters and dual voltage appliances.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Adaptor plugs DO NOT convert voltage.
They only enable you to plug your converter or dual voltage
appliance into a foreign wall outlet.
Below is a list of popularly traveled countries and the Voltage
Valet™ adaptor plug(s) required for each. Check the list to
determine which adaptor plug(s), if any, you need to operate your
voltage converter or dual voltage appliance. It is recommended
that you carry all of the adaptor plugs listed for each country.
NOTE: Many countries in Continental Europe have recessed
electrical outlets. Use the ‘B’ adaptor plug with your
voltage converter to fit into these recessed outlets.
Afghanistan B, F
Algeria B,F
Argentina B,C
Australia C
Austria B
Bahamas A
Belgium B
Bolivia A,B
Brazil A,B
Burma B,D,F
Canada A
Chile B
China B,C,D
Colombia A
Congo, D. Rep B,F
Costa Rica A
Czech Rep. B
Denmark B
Ecuador A
Egypt B
England D,E
Ethiopia B,F
Fiji C
Finland B
France B
Germany B
Greece B
Guatemala A
Hong Kong D,E
Hungary B
India E,F
Indonesia B
Ireland D,E
Israel B
Italy B
Japan A
Jordan B,D,F
Kenya B,D,F
Korea A,B
Kuwait B,D,F
Lebanon B,F
Luxembourg B
Malaysia D
Mexico A
Morocco B,F
Nepal B,F
Netherlands B
New Zealand C
Nigeria D,F
Norway B
Pakistan B,F
Paraguay B
Peru A,B
Philippines A,B
Poland B
Portugal B
Romania B
Russia B
Saudi Arabia A,B,D
Scotland D,E
Singapore B,D,F
South Africa E
Spain B
Sri Lanka B,F
Sweden B
Switzerland B
Tahiti A,B
Taiwan A
Tanzania D,F
Thailand A,B
Turkey B
Ukraine B
U. Arab Emirates D,F
Uruguay B
Venezuela A
Vietnam A,B
No., So. & Central
America
Continental Europe
United Kingdom
& Hong Kong
South Africa
& India
Australia,
New Zealand
& China
Adaptor Plugs Country List
India &
Middle East
A
C
B
D
F
E