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7.1
SPOTLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT
Tools needed – Phillips Screwdriver
1. Unscrew bottom center screw from clear plastic cover
2. Lift and remove clear plastic cover
3. Unscrew the three screws holding the spotlight reflector (there are two screws
in the bottom and one on top).
4. Lift and remove black holding bracket from spotlight reflector
5. Spotlight reflector should be loosened
6. Gently lift the reflector and bulb assembly from the housing; note that the wires
are still attached to assembly
7. Unsnap the retaining wire from the reflector’s flange by pinching the two ends
together and lifting
8. Loosen the Phillips-head retaining screw (no need to completely remove ) to
loosen the bulb assembly from the reflector
9. Slightly turn and lift out the bulb from assembly ( reflector housing )
10. Disconnect the bulb’s assembly’s white wire from the red power wire by
separating the male spade terminal from the female terminal
11. Connect new bulb white wire to the red power wire
12. Insert the replacement bulb assembly into the reflector flange
13. Screw back in tightly the Phillips-head retaining screw from ( step 8 )
14. Snap back in the retaining wire from ( step 7 )
15. Place reflector and bulb assembly back into housing from ( step 6 )
16. Place black holding bracket from spotlight reflector ( step 4 )
17. Screw back in the three screws from ( step 3 )
18. Place plastic cover back into housing
19. Screw back in the center screw from ( step 1 )
7.2
FLUORESCENT BULB REPLACEMENT
Replacement bulb assemblies are available from an electrical supply house. You may
also call Vector toll free (866) 584-5504 or visit our web site www.vectormfg.com.
Tools needed - Philips Screwdriver
1. Set the Spotlight lantern switch to OFF.
2. Remove clear plastic cover as detailed in section 7.1
3. Grip ends of bulb and twist bulb (in any direction) until bulb pins align
with notch on unit.
4. Remove bulb from unit by gently pulling straight out.
5. Insert replacement bulb into unit
6. Twist bulb to lock.
7. Return plastic cover as detailed in section 7.1
7.3
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that the unit be returned to Vector Customer Service for
battery replacement. Contact toll-free (866) 584-5504.
7.4
BATTERY DISPOSAL
The VEC270S contains a maintenance-free, non-spillable, sealed lead-acid
battery. This battery is fully recyclable and should be accepted at any location
that accepts common automotive starter batteries. Examples of places that
accept these batteries are: County or municipal recycling drop-off centers,
scrap metal dealers and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead acid
starter batteries. For more information on recycling this battery, call toll-free
(877) 288-7722.
8. FUSE REPLACEMENT
The VEC270S contains a 15 amp blade fuse located in the Air
Hose/Coupler/Fuse Compartment (Figure 1).
Tools needed - small needle nose pliers.
1. Open compartment cover (5).
2. Grasp blade fuse with needle-nose pliers and pull straight out.
3. Replace fuse with same size and type.
9. SPECIFICATIONS
Model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VEC270S
Battery Type(s) . . . . . . . . 2 Sealed, high density, AGM, lead-acid, rechargeable,
maintenance-free, 6 volt DC, 4 Amp-hour
Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H3 15 Watt bulb
Lantern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Twin Tube Fluorescent
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Amp
DC Charger/Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 volt DC/DC
AC Charger/Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 volt AC (500mA 12 volt DC Output)
DO NOT DISPOSE OF THE BATTERY IN FIRE AS THIS MAY
RESULT IN AN EXPLOSION. BEFORE DISPOSING OF THE
BATTERY, PROTECT EXPOSED TERMINALS WITH HEAVY-
DUTY ELECTRICAL TAPE TO PREVENT SHORTING
(SHORTING CAN RESULT IN INJURY OR FIRE!) DO NOT
EXPOSE BATTERY TO FIRE OR INTENSE HEAT AS IT MAY
EXPLODE.
