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.

4140 SW 28th Way, FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

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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 [phone] or toll-free [phone].

• 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.

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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

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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

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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 [phone] 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

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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

ON

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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