Vector VEC021ST Operation As A Portable Power Supply, Operation as a 12-volt DC Power Supply

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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 DC 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.

APPLIANCE TYPE	Table II — START-IT™ESTIMATEDas a 12-VoltPOWERDC Power Supply		ESTIMATED USAGE
		CONSUMPTION (IN WATTS)	TIME (IN HOURS)
CELL PHONE		1	120 hrs. Talk Time
FLUORESCENT LIGHT		4	30
RADIO, FAN, DEPTH FINDER		9	21
CAMCORDER, VCR, SPOTLIGHT		15	12
POWER TOOLS, BILGE PUMP		24	7
ELECTRIC COOLER		48	4
AIR COMPRESSOR, CAR VACUUM		80	1.5

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 110/120-volt AC receptacle on the inverter.

4.Switch on the inverter and appliance, and operate as usual.