Vector VEC212 User Manual

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5. Put items into the warmer and close the lid. Do not overstuff the warmer. The
unit’s warming system is monitored by an automatic switch that turns the heating
system on and off when excessively high temperatures are reached.
6. Keep warmer lid closed during operation, and reclose it quickly when adding
or removing items.
7. After use, turn the switch to the OFF position. Remove any food items.
8. Disconnect the power cord from the vehicle’s accessory outlet and from the
warmer.
9. Clean unit as described in the Care & Maintenance section of this manual.
10. Store in a cool, dry area out of direct sunlight.
11. Keep switch in OFF position for five minutes before switching between hot and
cold.
CAUTIONS
• The warmer is intended to maintain the temperature of pre-heated
food and beverages; it is not designed to warm cold items.
• The warmer takes between 100 and 120 minutes to reach its
maximum warm temperature (approx. 120ºF). It is recommended
that items to be stored in the warmer be pre-heated. This will assist
the warmer in reaching the maximum temperature as quickly as
possible.
• The wamer will automatically shut off (down) when vehicle battery
power falls below 10.7 volts.
• If the engine is switched off for a long period (overnight) it is recom-
mended the unit be disconnected from the accessory outlet to avoid
draining the vehicle’s battery.
WARNINGS
• Food will stay warm for some time after the unit is disconnected or
turned off.
• Observe common sense hygiene rules, as with any warming unit.
Do not eat or drink perishable items that may have spoiled or
become contaminated.
CONNECTING TO A PORTABLE 12 VOLT DC POWER
SUPPLY, FOR USE AWAY FROM VEHICLE
• Make sure the unit’s HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position.
• Insert the 12 volt DC plug on the power cord into the 12 Volt DC Socket on the
portable power supply.
• Continue with steps 3-9, for cooler or warmer function. Observe all
CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS.
Note: The unit will operate for approximately 2.5 hours from a fully charged 12 volt
DC portable power supply.
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• The cooler will automatically shut off (down) when vehicle battery
power falls below 10.7 volts.
• If the engine is switched off for a long period (overnight) it is
recommended the cooler be disconnected from the accessory outlet
to avoid draining the vehicle’s battery.
WARNINGS
• Food will stay cool for some time after the unit is disconnected or
turned off, but temperature will rise to that of the surrounding air.
• Observe common sense hygiene rules, as with any cooling unit.
Do not eat or drink perishable items that may have spoiled or
become contaminated from lack of proper temperature control.
USING THE TRAVEL COOLER/WARMER AS A WARMER
1. Make sure the unit’s HOT/OFF/COLD switch is in the OFF position. Start
vehicle, or turn ignition to “accessory” position.
2. Insert the DC plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.
3. Move the HOT/OFF/COLD switch on the cooler to the WARM position.
4. The LED HOT indicator will light to show that the unit is warming.
BUILT-IN HEAT
DISSIPATION
FAN
PADDED
TOP
12 VOLT FUSE
PROTECTED DC PLUG
FOR USE WITH VEHICLE OR
CONVERTER POWER SOURCES
HOT/OFF/COLD
POWER SWITCH
HOT/COLD
LOW VEHICLE
BATTERY
LED INDICATORS
STORAGE
POUCH
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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"