Attaching the COMPRESSOR’S AIR Hose

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3.ATTACHING THE COMPRESSOR’S AIR HOSE

The air hose is supplied as a separate item from the compressor body. The hose has a ribbed brass fitting at one end and a standard tire chuck at the other end. To use the hose it must first be connected to the compressor outlet. Loosen the hose retaining ring (counterclockwise), insert the hose fitting into the short, rubber sealing sleeve. Make sure the hose fitting is inserted fully into the sleeve. Partially tighten (clockwise) the hose-retaining ring and push the fitting in further. Do this two or three times until the fitting is firmly attached and the ring is firmly tightened.

WARNING:

Improperly attached hoses or nozzles can fly out under compressor pressure. Make sure the connections are tight.

WARNINGS:

1.There is risk of dust or dirt projectiles being released if the compressor hose or nozzles are not clean when the compressor is turned on.

2.Wearing protective goggles while operating this compressor can protect eyes from flying particles of dust and dirt. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, and/or personal injury.

3.Keep out of reach of children.

4.POWERING THE COMPRESSOR OR LAMP

The compressor can be powered either from a supplied battery pack or from a supplied DC power adapter.

4.1POWERING FROM THE BATTERY PACK

The supplied battery pack powers the compressor or inflator for short duration, cordless operation. The battery pack should be fully charged initially before use (see paragraph 5 for charging instructions.)

To connect the charged battery pack to either the compressor or lamp, align the battery pack so the battery release buttons snap onto the appropriate appliance. The battery pack fits only one way to ensure correct polarity of the contacts. To remove the battery pack, press the battery pack release buttons and the battery pack will separate from the appliance.

4.2DC POWER ADAPTER USE

The DC power adapter can power the compressor or lamp for longer operation from an external 12 volt DC power source.

The DC power adapter has a fused DC plug and connecting cord stored inside the DC power adapter. To use the DC power adapter, first remove the DC plug from it’s storage in the adapter. Deploy the cord from storage, and connect the DC power adapter to the compressor. Make sure it snaps into position. Connect the DC plug to a 12 volt DC source. To remove the DC power adapter, press it’s release buttons and the adapter will separate from the compressor. Put the DC plug and cord in the adapter for storage after use.

FIGURE 3		CONTACT

FUSED DC PLUG

RELEASE BUTTON

5.CHARGING/RECHARGING THE BATTERY PACK

Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life. All lead-acid batteries suffer from self-discharge over time, and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore, these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When the battery pack is not in use, Vector recommends that the battery is recharged at least every 60 days.

All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use. If a battery is allowed to remain in a discharged state, battery life will be reduced.

NOTE: Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges will reduce battery life. Overcharging will reduce battery life. Never charge for more than 24 hours.

The time required to fully recharge the battery pack depends on the charge status of the battery after it’s use. If the battery is discharged from recent use, recharge the battery for 8 hours.

5.1AC RECHARGE OF BATTERY PACK

AC recharge requires the use of the supplied AC/DC adapter. The AC adapter must be powered from 110 volt AC, 60 Hz North American standard AC receptacles. The battery pack must be removed from the compressor body to gain access to the recharge port.

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