Vector VEC022 owner manual Estimated Battery Life, Operation AS a 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply

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3.4ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE

Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the expected number of discharge/recharge cycles.

Table I - Estimated Battery Life between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)

USE

RECHARGES

1

1000+

5

700+

10500+

4.OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

1.Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).

2.Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.

3.Turn on the appliance, and operate as usual.

CAUTION: DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 5 AMPS DC

Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully charged system.

Table II - VECTOR® as a 12 volt DC Power Supply

Appliance

Estimated Power Usage

Operating Time

Cell phone

(Watts)

(hours)

1

120 (talk time)

Fluorescent light

4

40

Radio, fan, depth finder

9

24

Camcorder, VCR, spotlight

15

14

Power tools, bilge pump

24

10

Car vacuum

80

2

NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED UNIT.

5.EMERGENCY AREA LIGHT

The area light is controlled by an On/Off pushbutton. Make sure the lamp is turned OFF when the unit is being recharged or stored. The light is efficient and will operate up to 200 hours on a full charge. The area light’s operating life is 10,000 hours.

6.REPLACEMENT PARTS

For replacement parts (bulbs, batteries, fuses, etc.), contact Vector Customer Service: 954-584-4446 or toll-free 866-584-5504.

6.1BATTERY REPLACEMENT

It is recommended that the unit be returned to Vector Customer Service for battery replacement: Contact 954-584-4446 or toll-free 866-584-5504.

WARNING:

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

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Contents Jump-Start System Contents Safety Information VEC022 ManualFinal073106.qxp 7/31/06 636 PM Introduction Front View Safety Warnings Additional FeaturesJUMP-STARTING Instructions First AID CHARGING/RECHARGINGReplace Fuse 12 Volt DC ChargingBattery Replacement Estimated Battery LifeOperation AS a 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply Replacement PartsSpecifications Battery DisposalYear Limited Warranty VEC022 ManualFinal073106.qxp 7/31/06 636 PM DS073106