Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product VEC018-AC Vector
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VEC018-A C TM 3003 Greene St., Hollywood, FL 33020 T el: (954) 923-1155 • F ax: (954) 923-8111 MANUF A CTURING, Lt.d OWNER’S MANUAL & W ARRANTY INFORMA TION P OCKET GENER A TOR™ P ORT ABLE/C.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 INTRODUC TION Thank you for choosing the V ector™ Por table/Cordless/Rechargeable Pocket Generator™ . Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum perfor mance and avoid damage to the unit or items that you are using it with.
2 Pocket Generator™ P or t abl e/C ordl e ss/R e charg e abl e P owe r Sup ply SY S T E M FE A T UR ES • T ake your home or office appliances and electronics with you - por table source of 12-volt DC power or 110-volt AC power - ideal for use anywhere that 110-volt utility power is unavailable or inconvenient.
6. W AR NING: Do not run both AC and DC devices at the same time. 7. AL W A Y S turn OFF the Power Force 50™ inverter BEFORE charging the Pocket Generator™ .
Note: V ector™ recommends charging from a vehicle only while its engine is running, so as not to r un down the vehicle’ s batter y . The ideal charging rate is 14.5-15.5 volts, which is nearly identical to the charging rate of most vehicle batteries.
1 1 0-volt A C O p eratio n CA UTI ON : R e charg e able D evic es Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be recharged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle.
1 2 3 4 6 T o Us e T he Pocket Generator™ T o B o ost V e h icl e ’ s Low B at t e r y Syst e m W ARNING: Be sure that the ON/OFF switch on the inver ter is in the OFF position, before using unit as Batter y Booster . Failure to do so may cause damage to the inverter , and will void manufacturer’ s warranty .
7 St o ra g e • Ideal storage temperature range is 50-68°F (10-20°C). • Store the Pocket Generator™ in a cool, dr y place with adequate ventilation for all-around air circulation. • Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct sunlight, or excessive humidity or dampness.
8 INTRODUC TION The Power Force 50™ supplies 50-watts of continuous power , with an 80-watt peak, via a household-type outlet that is ready to deliver 110-volt AC power whenever and wherever it is needed.
Power Force 50™ Out put W a vefo r m The AC output waveform of the Power Force 50™ is known as a “quasi-sine wave” or a “modified sine wave”. It is a stepped waveform that is designed to have characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power .
10 C A UTION: D O N O T CONNEC T T O A C DIS TRIBU TIO N WIRING: The Power Force 50™ is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above. Do not connect the Power Inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring.
11 OPE RA TING TI PS The Power Force 50™ should only be operated in locations that meet the following criteria: DR Y - Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter . CO OL - Ambient air temperature should be between -20°C and 40°C - ideally between 15°C and 25°C (60 - 80°F).
12 Bat te r y O p e rati ng Time 1. Always tur n power switch on the inver ter to OFF position when unit is not in use. If the switch is left in the ON position, it will drain the Pocket Generator™ batter y . 2. W ARNING: Never r un both AC and DC devices at the same time as this can damage the Pocket Generator™.
13 Co mm o n Audio/Vi sual Pro ble ms Pro ble m: Bu z zing So und In Audio Syste ms Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” emit a buzzing sound from their speakers when operated from the.
TM ✁ Cut here 3 YEAR E X T ENDED W ARR ANT Y RE GIS TR A TION F OR M Certain V ector Manufacturing, Ltd. products are eligible to be covered to the original pur- chaser only , for three (3) years from the date of purchase, to be free of defects in materials or workmanship.
TM ✁ Cut here 1 20 DA Y L IM IT ED W ARRAN T Y RE GIS TR A TI ON F OR M All V ector Manufacturing, Ltd. products are warranted to the original purchaser only , for 120 days from the date of purchase, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship.
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