Vector 1000 WATT, VEC095 User Manual

VEC095

ElectroMate

1000 WATT

Electronic Generator

110 Volt AC, 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply

™

OWNER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USING, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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Important Safety Instructions

Read and understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating ElectroMate™. Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can cause personal injury. Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational information.

Keep this User Manual for Future Use.

Jump-Start Warnings and Cautions:

1. There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are charged or discharged. Failure to follow instructions may cause property damage, explosion hazard and/or personal injury.

2. Make sure ElectroMate’s Safety Switch is turned OFF before making any Jump-Start connections. This enables the audible detection alarm for incorrect polarity.

3. Do not smoke while jump-starting.

4. Only attempt to jump-start a vehicle or boat in a well-ventilated area.

5. This power system is to be used ONLY on vehicles or boats with 12 Volt DC battery systems.

6. Do not wear vinyl clothing when jump-starting a vehicle – friction can cause dangerous static electricity sparks.

7. Remove all metal jewelry – this can cause short circuits. Always use protective eyewear when jump-starting: contact with battery acid may cause blindness and/or severe burns.

8. Do not attempt to jump-start a frozen battery.

9. Keep out of reach of children.

10. Vehicles that have on-board computerized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump-started. Before jump-starting this type of vehicle, read the vehicle’s owner’s manual to confirm that external-starting assistance is advised.

11. Excessive engine cranking can damage the vehicle’s starter motor. Typical cranking is in three to five second bursts. If the engine fails to start after the recommended number of attempts, stop the jump-start procedure and look for other problems that may need to be corrected. If jump-start connections cause the polarity alarm to sound, DO NOT TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH. REVERSE THE CONNECTIONS FIRST. IF THE ALARM DOES NOT SOUND IT IS SAFE TO TURN ON THE SAFETY SWITCH.

12. If vehicle to be started has a Positive Grounded System (positive battery terminal is connected to chassis): Replace steps 5 and 6 of the jump-start procedure (below) with the following steps A and B, and then proceed to step 7 (on page 8).

A. Connect negative (-) black clamp to vehicle battery’s negative

terminal.

B. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle chassis or a solid,

non-moving, metal vehicle component or body part. DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part.

13. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector Technical Support Department at (954) 584-4446 or toll-free (866) 584-5504.

• SKIN: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water. If redness, pain, or irritation occurs, seek immediate medical attention.

• EYES: if battery acid comes in contact with eyes, flush eyes immediately for minimum of 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention.

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 4

2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION -----------------------------------------------5,6,7

2.1 Additional Key Features ---------------------------------------------- 7

2.2 Applications --------------------------------------------------------- 7,8

3. USING ELECTROMATE™ AS A JUMP-START SYSTEM ---------------- 8

3.1 Jump-start Procedure ------------------------------------------------- 8

4. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SYSTEM ----------------- 9

5. POWER INVERTER ------------------------------------------------------------ 9

5.1 Inverter Operation ----------------------------------------------------- 9

5.2 Principles of Operation --------------------------------------------- 10

5.3 Operating Time ------------------------------------------------------ 11

5.4 Powering on AC Load ---------------------------------------------- 11

5.5 Placement of ElectroMate™ ----------------------------------- 11,12

5.6 Operating Tips ------------------------------------------------------- 12

5.7 Troubleshooting the Inverter --------------------------------------- 12

6. COMPRESSOR/TIRE INFLATOR ------------------------------------------ 12

6.1 Compressor Use------------------------------------------------------ 13

6.2 Compressor Safety Information ----------------------------------- 13

6.3 Inflation of Tire or Products with a Valve Stem ---------------- 13

6.4 Typical Inflation Times ---------------------------------------------- 13

6.5 Inflating items without a valve stem ------------------------------ 14

7. FLUORESCENT LAMP ------------------------------------------------------- 14

8. RECHARGING ELECTROMATE ------------------------------------------- 14

8.1 AC Recharge --------------------------------------------------------- 15

8.2 DC Recharge -----------------------------------------------------16,17

8.3 Simultaneous Recharge and Inverter Operation -------------- 16

9. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS ------------------------------- 16

10. BATTERY DISPOSAL --------------------------------------------------------- 16

11. SPECIFICATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------ 17

Appendix A – Battery Installation ------------------------------------17,18 Appendix B – Extending Operating Time ------------------------------ 18 Appendix C – Troubleshooting ------------------------------------------- 19

WARRANTY ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

1.INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting the Vector ElectroMate™ Model VEC095 Auxiliary AC/DC Power System. ElectroMate is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters, portable tire compressors and auxiliary AC and DC Power Supplies. It can jump-start any vehicle with a standard 12 Volt DC electrical system: boat, truck, car, airplane, RV, personal watercraft, snowmobile, tractor, etc. It supplies AC for 110 Volt appliances to 1000 watts, and DC for 12 Volt appliances to 30 Amps. It can inflate any sized tire from small utility trailers to large truck tires. It can inflate most popular inflatable items such as volley balls, footballs, and beach accessories. This ElectroMate model is modular in design and can be considered as several interconnected components. The major components are: Battery, Power Inverter, Automatic Battery Charger, Tire Compressor and Jump-Start System. Competitive jump-start and AC and DC power systems are not modular and if there is a component failure, the entire unit must be shipped for service. Each ElectroMate component is described in detail in it’s own section of this manual. (See Figure 1.)

NOTE: The ElectroMate is shipped without an internal battery. The user

must obtain and install a 12 Volt, deep-cycle, sealed, lead-acid battery. This battery shape is “Group 27” and are available with capacities that range from 85 to 125 ampere hours, depending on local availability.

HANDLE

FIGURE 1

RELEASE BUTTON

BATTERY STATUS PANEL

DUAL GFCI OUTLETS

COMPRESSOR ON/OFF SWITCH

EXTENDED HANDLE

FLUORESCENT LAMP

DC ACCESSORY SOCKETS

INVERTER

COMPRESSOR

COMPRESSOR HOSE STORAGE

2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This advanced system design is ideal for emergencies and can also enhance your fun by powering AC or DC appliances on the road, field location, in the garage and at the campsite. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure best performance and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with. ElectroMate™ has several exclusive features that set it apart from other power centers.

Compared to other cart type AC/DC power systems, ElectroMate provides for installation of the largest capacity sealed lead acid battery. This means longest run times and highest power output.

ElectroMate includes a 12 Volt DC to 110 Volt AC power inverter. This allows operation of most 110 Volt AC appliances to 1000 watts. The AC output is through a dual GFCI outlet. GFCI automatically disconnects the outlets when a ground fault is detected, ensuring user protection from electric shock because of faulty appliances or extension cords. The GFCI outlets can connect to any two- or three-pin North American standard appliance plugs.

ElectroMate is also ideal to power 12 Volt DC cordless, portable appliances with a combined current rating up to 30 amperes. Two 12 Volt (See Figure 2) covered appliance outlets (ports) are on the front left panel of ElectroMate. Covers must be open for port use; closed after use. An internal 30 amp automatic reset breaker protects the outlets from electrical shorts or overloads. For information about Vector appliances, contact Vector Customer Support tollfree (866) 584-5504 for the location of the nearest retailer.

A Battery Level Display on the left side of the front panel is an easy-to-read, series of LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that shows the level of charge in the battery (from Low to Full). The Charge Status Display activates whenever the Charge Status Push-button is pressed. (See figure 2.) Below the Battery Level Display are the Polarity indicators. These operate in conjunction with the Safety Switch.

FIGURE 2

FLUORESCENT LIGHT

BATTERY STATUS PANEL

INVERTER

GCFI OUTLETS

CHARGER STORAGE HATCH

HIGH CURRENT POST

DUAL DC OUTLETS

TERMINAL COVERS

COVER SCREWS

BATTERY STATUS DISPLAY

Jump-Start Cables and Protection

ElectroMate is equipped with extra heavy duty 78 inch (2 meters) long, 9mm 2 diameter cables and heavy duty clamps. The cable storage area and cables are shown in Figure 3. To release clamps from unit squeeze handles.

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

SAFETY

CHARGER STORAGE HATCH

BATTERY CLAMPS

OFF

The heavy duty manual safety switch turns the jump-start cables on and off. With the safety switch turned OFF, three indicators are enabled. (See Figure 4)

1. An audible polarity alarm is enabled.

2. A Polarity Correct LED is enabled (Figure 2).

3. A Reverse Polarity Alarm LED is enabled (Figure 2).

The audible alarm sounds and the Reverse Polarity LED lights if the cables are connected to the wrong polarity. The polarity correct LED lights when the cables and clamps are properly connected.

SWITCH

BATTERY STATUS PANEL

WARNING: The safety switch is NEVER to be turned ON when the reverse

polarity alarms indicate the polarity is incorrect. The cables position must be reversed and the correct polarity indicator must be lit before the safety switch is turned ON.

ElectroMate is supplied with a fully automatic 12 Volt 10 ampere battery charger (Vector Part No. VEC077EM). The charger is stored in the Charger Storage Hatch and must be removed from the Storage Hatch for use. The VEC077EM is a high frequency, three stage charger that can either be permanently connected to ElectroMate or connected to a battery clamp adapter cable for charging other 12 Volt batteries. A series of LED indicators on the charger enables the user to monitor the charging process. The charger output will only be turned on when the battery to be charged is connected with correct polarity.

Another feature is the high pressure, removable Air Compressor. This Compressor allows quick inflation of tires, sports balls and other inflatables. An easy to read analog pressure gauge allows accurate pressure readings, so there’s no guesswork about critical tire pressures. Now there is no excuse for driving on under-or over-inflated tires risking safe operation. A Compressor On/ Off rocker switch is located to the left of the gauge and the front of the compressor controls operation. The AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE AND TIRE CHUCK are stored under the compressor. A DC cable connects the compressor to any DC accessory socket for operation away from ElectroMate. (Figure 1)

A removable 8 watt Fluorescent Lamp operates from ElectroMate’s self-contained battery. It can be powered from either an ElectroMate DC outlet or it can be moved and plugged into any 12 Volt power source. (Figure 1)

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