Vector VEC024 manual

VEC024 OWNER’S MANUAL & W ARRANTY INFORMA TION THIS MANUAL CONT AINS IMPORT ANT INFORMA TION REGARDING SAFETY , OPERA TION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT . BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERST AND ALL CAUTIONS, W ARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S BA TTERY MANUF ACTURER GUIDELINES. F AILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT[...]

2 2 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure reliable ser vice, your power inverter must be installed and used properly . Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the W ARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise against certain con[...]

3 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................4 2. CONTROLS, INDICA TORS AND CONNECTORS ..................4,5 3. HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS ..............................................5 3.1 Principal of Operation ......................................................5 3.2 The MaxxSST 400 Output W aveform ......[...]

4 4 1. INTRODUCTION Y our new V ector MAXX 400 SST inver ter is one in a series of the mostadvanced DC to AC inverters available today . With proper careandappropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable ser vice in your car , truck, RV or boat. The MAXX 400 SST supplies 400 watts of continuous power , with a 800 watt peak, in the form of t[...]

5 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 3. HOW YOUR VECTOR INVER TER WORKS The inverter conver ts low voltage DC (direct current) from a batter y or other power source to standard 110 volt AC (alternating current) household power . 3.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERA TION The inverter conver ts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC conversion process that raises the l[...]

3.2 THE MAXX SST 400 W A TT OUTPUT W A VEFORM The AC output waveform of the MAXX 400 SST is known as “modified sine wave”. It is a waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power . This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment, tr[...]

7 Example: If a load is rated at 400 watts AC, the power source must be able to deliver: 400 divided by 10 = 40 amperes CAUTION: The MAXX 400 SST must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt batter y and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt batter y . 4.2 C[...]

8 8 3. Connect the red cable to the red post marked “(+)” on the back of the inverter . Connect the batter y clip to the positive terminal of the batter y . 4. Check to be sure that all connections between batter y clips and terminals are secure. Direct Hardwiring to Power Source: Use #10 A WG wire if the inverter to power source connection is [...]

9 4.3 CONNECTION TO LOAD The MAXX 400 SST is equipped with dual standard North American AC power receptacles. Plug the cord from the equipment you wish to operate into the AC receptacle(s). The green LED indicator lights to indicate that the inverter is functioning. Make sure the combined load requirement of your equipment does not exceed 400 SST w[...]

10 10 air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum power outputs for extended periods of time. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature exceeds operating temperatures. The unit will restart after it cools. SAFE - Do not use the inver[...]

11 ever y 2 to 3 hours to recharge the batter y system. This will guard against any unexpected shut-down of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient batter y capacity to star t the vehicle’ s engine. The inverter will sound it’ s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10.6 volt. The inverter may be used whether or not the vehicle?[...]

12 12 recharged. The user should stop operation of the electronic device at this time since the inverter will shut down automatically shor tly thereafter , when the batter y voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the batter y . If the low voltage alarm sounds when the batter y is fully charged, follow the steps for solving lack of[...]

13 8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: T ABLE 1 - INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON TROUBLE/ INDICA TION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY No AC output – DC input below 10 volts Recharge or replace red LED lit batter y No AC output – Excessive appliance Reduce load-wait for red LED lit load-thermal shutdown inver ter to cool. T urn OFF, then turn ON No AC ou[...]

14 14 9. FUSE REPLACEMENT If external fuses blow , (or breakers trip), then there is a shor t or overload in the DC wiring. Find and fix the problem before replacing the fuses (or resetting the breaker). After fuse replacement, reconnect the inverter . This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses. Nor mally , these fuses will not bl[...]

15 purchaser only , to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. V ector Manufacturing, Ltd. will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circums[...]

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