Vector VEC212 User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Using the Travel Cooler/Warmer as a Cooler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Travel Cooler/Warmer as a Warmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connecting to a Portable 12 Volt DC Power Supply for Use Away From Vehicle . . . 5
Connecting to an AC/DC Converter (sold separately) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the Vector Thermo-Electric Travel Cooler &
Warmer, one of the most advanced, state-of-the-art units on the market today.
Please read this manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and
avoid damage to the unit itself or power sources from which it operates.
The Vector Thermo-Electric Travel Cooler & Warmer is compact,
lightweight, and portable. It provides convenient storage for cold or hot beverages
and foods, making conventional insulation-only coolers, thermal bottles and jars
and insulated chests obsolete.
For extended use:
Plug the Vector Thermo-Electric Travel Cooler & Warmer into vehicle’s 12
volt DC accessory outlet to keep food and drinks cold or warm. No more digging
around in melting ice and water for soggy foods and dripping drinks. No need for
ice, dry ice, or cold/hot packs. Ideal for use in a:
• Car
• Truck or SUV
• RV, mobile home, camper
• Boat
• Home or motel — use with the VEC004A AC/DC Converter (sold separately).
• At the beach, on picnics, at the campground — use with battery power.
Completely portable:
Take the Vector Thermo-Electric Travel Cooler & Warmer with you,
wherever you go, to keep cold or hot food and drinks at just the right temperature.
IMPORTANT SUGGESTIONS
Vector Thermo-Electric Travel Cooler & Warmer cools like a refrigerator
and warms like an oven. For best performance, plug in the unit approximately 2
hours before loading to give it time to warm up or cool down. Always try to fill your
unit with pre-chilled or pre-heated food or beverages, as the unit will always
perform at its best when you do this. Generally, your unit will cool down to as much
as 40°F below the ambient temperature. For example, in a room, where a constant
temperature of 80°F is sustained, the unit will cool to approximately 40°F. To ensure
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Vector VEC212 Specifications

Power

operating voltage	12 volt DC
low voltage cut-off	10.7 volts DC
amperage draw	4 amps
power consumption	48 Watts

Performance

cooling performance	40ºF below ambient
warming performance	120°F
capacity	9 liter

Weight and Dimensions

weight	7.9 lbs
width	9.76"
depth	18.9"
height	12.5"