Vector VEC1198POB Control and Function Guide, Power Supply, Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter

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Control and Function Guide

POWER SUPPLY

The unit can be powered in two ways:

COLLAPSABLE HANDLE/

HANGING HOOK/

DYNAMO HAND-CRANK

(WHEN COLLAPSED - SEE BELOW)

FLUORESCENT

BULB

SPEAKER

RADIO

TUNER KNOB

ALERT LED

INDICATOR

ALERT ON/OFF

PUSHBUTTON

TELESCOPING

ANTENNA

RADIO BAND/	ALARM LOCK
STATION DISPLAY	LED INDICATOR

RADIO POWER

INDICATOR LED

RADIO BAND	ALARM LOCK	VOLUME
SELECTOR	ON/OFF	CONTROL
(OFF/AM/FM/WX)	PUSHBUTTON	KNOB

1.12 volt DC power source (12 Volt DC Adapter included with the unit); or

2.Detachable 3Ah, 12 volt Battery Pack (supplied).

When no other power source is available, the rechargeable Internal Backup Battery allows the Radio and LED Backup Light to operate.

The Dynamo Hand-Crank and 120 Volt AC Adapter can be used to recharge the Internal Backup Battery.

Note: The Lantern and 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet can be powered by the Removable Battery and 12 Volt DC Adapter ONLY. They cannot be powered solely by the Backup Battery or the 120 Volt AC Adapter.

CAUTIONS

Before first use, the unit’s Internal Backup Battery should be charged for a full 15 hours using the 120 Volt AC Adapter.

The Internal Backup Battery is not user-accessible.

The Internal Backup Battery can only be used to power the Radio and LED Backup Light.

Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter

The 120 Volt AC Adapter recharges both the Internal Backup Battery and the Detachable 12 Volt Battery Pack.

1.Plug the 120 Volt AC Adapter’s barrel connector into the Power/Charging Port on the Detachable Battery Pack.

2.Insert the Pack into the unit to charge the Internal Backup Battery.

3.Plug the 120 Volt AC Adapter’s plug into any standard 120 volt AC wall outlet.

4.Charge until the green (High) LED lights.

Note: Charge the Internal Backup Power System Battery for a full 15 hours before first use. Recharge it regularly so the unit is always ready for emergency use.

DYNAMO HAND-

CRANKCHARGE LEVEL PUSHBUTTON

		CHARGE LEVEL
		INDICATOR LEDS
LED BACKUP LIGHT
(BASE OF LANTERN)		POWER/CHARGING
		PORT
12 VOLT DC
ACCESSORY	BACKUP LIGHT ON/OFF
OUTLET
	PUSHBUTTON
LANTERN ON/OFF
	DYNAMO/HAND
PUSHBUTTON
CHARGING INDICATOR	CRANK INDICATOR
	12 VOLT DETACHABLE BATTERY
FOR INTERNAL
	PACK
BACK UP BATTERY

Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter

The 12 Volt DC Adapter recharges both the Internal Backup Power System battery and the removable 12 volt battery pack; and, if no other power source is available, powers all of the unit’s features.

1.Insert the gold-tipped 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter end plug into the vehicle’s 12 volt DC accessory outlet.

2.Insert the silver-tipped end plug into the unit’s 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet.

3.Charge until the green (High) LED lights when the Charge Level Pushbutton on Detachable Battery Pack is pressed.

Note: Always unplug the 12 Volt DC Adapter cord from your vehicle’s accessory outlet BEFORE removing the plug from the unit.

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