4. OPERATION AS A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
4.1 Operation as a 12 Volt DC Power Supply
NOTE: Make sure that the unit ‘s safety ON/OFF switch is ALWAYS in the OFF position when using the
12 volt DC accessory outlet.
1. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12 volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle (See Figure 1, #1).
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 20 AMPS.
4.2 Estimated 12 Volt DC Usage Times
Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation times when using a fully-charged system.
Table II — START-IT™ as a 12 volt DC Power Supply
NOTE:ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND BASED UPON FULLY CHARGED UNIT.
4.3 Operation as a 110 Volt AC Power Supply
Use with VEC040 (50 Watt), VEC023 (175 Watt), or VEC024 (400 Watt) MAXX
®
Power Inverters,
sold separately. For estimated usage times, see chart provided with inverter.
1. Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12 volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle (See Figure 1, #1).
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the power inverter into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Plug the appliance into the 110 Volt AC receptacle on the inverter.
4. Switch on the appliance and operate as usual.
CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN
200 WATTS OR EXCEED MAXIMUM WATTAGE OF INVERTER.
5. EMERGENCY/WORK LIGHT
Bulb Replacement
1. Replacement bulbs are available from Vector
®
Customer Service Department; call (954) 584-4446.
2. Remove the lens cover.
3. Remove the burned-out bulb.
4. Replace with a new bulb (12 volt 0.4 amp Krypton bulb) available from
Vector
®
Customer Service Department; call (954) 584-4446.
5. Snap the lens cover back into place.
APPLIANCE TYPE
ESTIMATED POWER
ESTIMATED USAGE
CONSUMPTION (IN WATTS)
TIME (IN HOURS)
CELL PHONE
3
35
FLUORESCENT LIGHT
4
30
RADIO, FAN, DEPTH FINDER
9
21
CAMCORDER, VCR, SPOTLIGHT
15
12
POWER TOOLS, BILGE PUMP
24
7
ELECTRIC COOLER
48
3
AIR COMPRESSOR, CAR VACUUM
80
1.5
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CAUTION
: READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY, FOR COMPLETE
INSTRUCTIONS, BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW RECOMMENDED WARNINGS, CAUTIONS,
SAFETY PROCEDURES AND MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES FOR YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY.
•
IMPORTANT: ALTHOUGH THIS UNIT IS DELIVERED IN A PARTIALLY-CHARGED STATE—YOU
MUST FULLY CHARGE IT WITH THE SUPPLIED 110 VOLT AC CHARGER FOR A FULL 24 HOURS,
BEFORE USING IT FOR THE FIRST TIME.
•
IMPORTANT
: DO NOT OVERCHARGE UNIT, THIS WILL REDUCE BATTERY LIFE. CHARGE UNTIL GREEN
“CHARGED” INDICATOR IS LIT WHEN CHARGE STATUS BUTTON IS PRESSED. AFTER GREEN “CHARGED”
INDICATOR LIGHTS COMES ON WHEN CHARGE STATUS BUTTON IS PRESSED, UNIT CAN BE TOP-OFF
CHARGED FOR AN ADDITIONAL HOUR USING THE DC METHOD OR 2-4 HOURS USING THE AC METHOD.
• FULLY RECHARGE UNIT AFTER EACH USE OR WHEN CHARGE STATUS INDICATOR SHOWS LOWER THAN
“FULL” AND EVERY 2 MONTHS WHEN NOT IN USE.
• ALWAYS RECHARGE IN A DRY, WELL-VENTILATED AREA, AWAY FROM WATER AND FUMES.
•
WHEN CHARGING IN ANY WET OR DAMP AREA FROM A 110 VOLT ELECTRICAL
OUTLET, MAKE SURE THAT THE OUTLET USED IS PROTECTED BY A GROUND FAULT
INTERRUPT (GFI) SWITCH.
• WHEN CHARGING THE UNIT NEAR WATER (POOL, DOCKSIDE, BEACH, ETC.)
DO NOT ALLOW THE
ELECTRICAL CORDS AND OUTLETS TO GET WET OR COME NEAR WATER — ELECTRICAL
SHOCK COULD RESULT!
• USE ONLY THE SUPPLIED CORDS FOR RECHARGING/OPERATING THIS UNIT.
• IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT UNIT BE KEPT UPRIGHT DURING USE AND WHEN RECHARGING.
• WHEN NOT IN USE, STORE UNIT WITH ON/OFF SWITCH TURNED OFF.
SAFETY WARNINGS:
• THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSIVE GASES BEING RELEASED WHEN BATTERIES ARE IMPROPERLY CHARGED OR
DISCHARGED. FAILURE TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, EXPLOSIVE HAZARD
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
•
ALWAYS USE PROTECTIVE EYEWEAR WHEN USING THIS PRODUCT. CONTACT WITH BATTERY
ACID MAY CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
• ALWAYS STORE BATTERY CLAMPS IN BUILT-IN HOLSTERS WHEN NOT IN USE. NEVER TOUCH BATTERY
CLAMPS TOGETHER – THIS CAN CAUSE DANGEROUS SPARKS, POWER ARCING AND/OR EXPLOSION.
FIRST AID:
•
SKIN
: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH SKIN, RINSE IMMEDIATELY WITH WATER, THEN WASH
THOROUGHLY WITH SOAP AND WATER. IF REDNESS, PAIN OR IRRITATION OCCURS, SEEK
IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
•
EYES
: IF BATTERY ACID COMES IN CONTACT WITH EYES, FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY – FOR MINIMUM
OF 15 MINUTES — SEEK IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION.
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