Vector VEC097 Compressor/Tire Inflator, 5.6Operating Tips, 5.7Troubleshooting the Inverter

SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any location that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. The switch and clamp connections can cause sparks.

5.6Operating Tips

Rated versus Actual Current Draw of most equipment – electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item you wish to operate is rated at 1800 watts or less.(If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (110) to determine the wattage). The inverter has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at 1800 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded and will restart once the overload is removed.

Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, larger resistive loads, such as electric stoves or heaters, require more wattage than the in- verter can deliver. Inductive loads, such as TV’s and stereos, require more start-up current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some televisions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up. The most demanding in this category are those that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a specific load can be started and how long it can run. The unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To restart the unit after a shutdown due to overloading, momentarily turn off the power to the unit.

5.7Troubleshooting the Inverter

The following assumes that the Main Unit battery has a charge and that there is no output from the 110 VAC receptacles. If the GFCI breaker is tripped, determine the cause of the short before RESETTING the GFCI and restarting the power inverter again.

1.Check for proper operation by powering a 110 VAC appliance. If there is still a problem, call Vector Technical Support toll-free (866) 584-5504.

NOTE: If the internal battery is discharged, the Inverter may also be quickly checked and operated by connecting the Jumper cables to a known charged 12 Volt battery. Follow the jump-start procedures to ensure correct polarity of the connection. Recharge the battery as soon as possible.

6.Compressor/Tire Inflator

The compressor can operate long enough to fill many average sized tires before the ElectroMate internal battery must be recharged. Note that the com- pressor is removable, just pull on the bail handle and disconnect the compres- sor from ElectroMate. (See Fig 7.)

FIGURE 7	ON/OFF
	SWITCH		ANALOG
	AIR HOSE		PRESSURE
	COOLING FAN		GAUGE
			DC CORD
	TIRE CHUCK	DC PLUG	STORAGE
			HATCH

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