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degree C) non-condensing, and 105 degrees F (40 degrees C). DO NOT

place inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment which

is generating heat above room temperature. Keep the inverte r away from

direct sunlight if at all possible.

VENTILA TED - Keep the area surrounding the invert e r clear to ensure

unrestricted air circulation. DO N OT place items on or over the invert e r

during operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum

power outputs for extended periods of time.

SAFE - DO NOT use the inverter near flammable materials or in any

locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases.

5. OPERATING TIPS

5.1 RA TED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW OF EQUIPMENT

Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels

that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that the

power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at 175 watts

or less. (If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by

the AC volts to determine the wattage). The inverter has overload

protection, so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at 175 watts or

less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded. The overload must be

removed before the inverter will restart. Resistive loads are the easiest for

the inverter to run. Howeve r, larger resistive loads, such as electric stoves

or heaters, usually require more wattage than the inverter can deliver on a

continuous basis. Inductive loads, such as TV’s and stereos, require more

current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating.

. The most demanding in this category are

those that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. Testing is the

only definitive way to determine whether a specific load can be started and

how long it can run. The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To

restart the unit after a shutdown due to overloading, remove the overload

and if necessary turn th e power switch OFF then O N.

CAUTION:

This inverter will not operate high wattage appliances or

equipment that produce heat, such as hair dryers, microwave

ovens and toasters.

5.2 B ATTERY OPERA TING TIME

With a typical vehicle battery, a minimum operating time of 2 to 3 hours

can be expected. In most instances, 5 to 10 hours of operating time is

achievable. However , Vector recommends that the operator start the vehicle

every 2 to 3 hours to recharge the battery system. This will guard against

any unexpected shut-down of the equipment and will ensure that there is

sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle’ s engine. The inverter will

sound it’s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10.6 volt.

The invert er may be used whether or not the vehicle’ s engine is running.

However, the inverter may not operate while the engine is starting since the

b attery voltage can drop substantially during cranking.

The inverter draws less than 0.4 ampere from the battery when it is not

supplying power to a load and power switch is in the ON position. In most

i nstances, the inve rt er can be left connected to the battery when not in use,

make sure power switch is in the OFF position. However, if the vehicle is to

remain unused for seve ral days, disconnect the inve rte r from the battery.

6. PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER

Your inverter monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions:

L OW BATTERY VOL TAG E - This condition is not harmful to the invert e r but

could damage the power source.

An alarm will sound when the voltage from

the battery drops to 10.6 volts. This is an indication that the battery needs to

be recharged. The user should stop operation of the electronic device at this

time since the inverter will shut down automatically shortl y thereafter , when

the battery voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the

battery.

OVE R VOLTAGE PROTECTION - The inverter will automatically shut down

when the input voltage exceeds 15.5 VDC.

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION - The inverter will shut down. Remove the

short circuit and the inverter will auto reset.

REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION - The inverter’ s interna l fus e s wil l blow.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION - The inverter will automatically shut down

when the continuous draw exceeds 175 watts, and the inverter will auto

reset.

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION - If the temperature inside the

inverter is too high , the unit will automatically shut down. Allow the unit to

cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting after a heat-related

shutdown. Unplug unit while cooling.

L OW BA TTERY ALARM - An alarm will sound when the voltage from the

battery drops to 10.6 volts. This is an indication that the battery needs to be

recharged. The user should stop operation of the electronic device at this time

since the inverter will shut down automatically short l y thereafter , when the

batt ery voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the battery.

If the low voltage alarm sounds when the battery is fully charged, follow

the steps for solving lack of output power in the T roubleshooting Guide. The

Brand	Vector
Model	VEC023
Category	Inverter
Language	English

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