Vector VEC049C owner manual 7.0SERVICE & PARTS, 8.0TROUBLESHOOTING, 8.1COMMON PROBLEMS

7.0SERVICE & PARTS

For service on the inverters, contact the Technical Support Department at:

VECTOR MANUFACTURING, LTD

4140 S.W. 28th Way • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312

Tel. (954) 584-4446 • Fax (954) 584-5556 • Toll-free: (866) 584-5504

8.0TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1COMMON PROBLEMS:

POWER TOOLS AND MICROWAVE OVENS WON’T START

Read the information panel on each power tool carefully to accurately determine the tool’s input wattage. The wattage output is sufficient to operate most power tools and microwave ovens, but remember, the power needed to start the power tool may be as much as 2 to 6 times its continuous wattage requirements.

"BUZZING" SOUND IN AUDIO SYSTEMS AND/OR SNOW IN TVS Inverters are shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. Ensure that the TV antenna provides an adequate "snow free" signal and the antenna cable is high quality and shielded without the inverter operating. The problem may not be with the inverter. However, in some cases, some interference may be visible, particularly with weak TV signals. Try the following corrective measures:

•Position the TV and antenna further away from the inverter, if it is the cause of interference. Adjust the antenna, or use commercial cable hook-up (if possi- ble) for best results

•Do not operate high-power appliances or tools when you are watching TV

•Make sure inverter's case is properly grounded as described in section 5.5.2 item 16

INVERTER SHUTS DOWN OR BATTERY FUSE OPENS

Inverter will continuously deliver rated watts (FIGURE 6) of AC power continuously and will deliver rated peak watts ; after which, the inverter may shut itself down, or the battery fuse will open, due to overload or excessive load demand on start-up. Replace battery fuse, if opened. Allow the inverter to cool for at least 15 minutes before attempting to start or run a high current draw device. Reduce the load on the inverter to its maximum rated output power.

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