Vector MAXX SST 1000 VEC049, MAXX SST 1000, VEC049 Owner's Manual

VEC049

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OWNER’S MANUAL

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION,

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY

DAMAGE, PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.

MAXX SSTTM1000

POWER INVERTER

1000 WATT CONTINUOUS / 2000 WATT PEAK

CONVERTS 12 VOLT DC TO 110 VOLT AC

ADVANCED

MOSFET

TECHNOLOGY

© 2002 VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.

4140 S.W. 28TH WAY • FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312

REV.110802

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

To ensure reliable ser vice, your power inver ter must be installed and used
properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly
prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the WARNING and
CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise
against certain conditions and practices that may result in damage to your
inverter. The WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that
may result in personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS POWER INVERTER

WARNINGS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY:

• Do not connect to AC distribution wiring

• Remove appliance plug from outlet strip or turn off inverter before
working on the appliance

• DO NOT locate inverters in an area, room or compartment where
explosive or flammable fumes might be present

• When using multiple outlet power strips with switches and circuit
breakers ,they only interrupt power to the “hot” receptacle terminals.
The “neutral” terminals remain powered with respect to the “ground”
terminals

• Unplug appliances when servicing

• This is not a toy - keep away from children

CAUTIONS

• NO USER-SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE OPENING UNIT
WILL VOID WARRANTY

• Do not use with positive ground electrical systems (the majority of
modern automobiles, RVs, trucks and boats are negative ground)
Reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse may cause
permanent damage to the inverter and will void the warranty

• This inverter will not operate appliances or equipment that exceed
inverters maximum rating

• Grounding the Neutral will cause the inverter to shut down

• Do not operate this inverter if it is wet

• Do not install in engine compartment - install in a well ventilated area

• Not approved for use in conjunction with medical equipment

IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION

Substantial power loss and reduced battery operating time results from
inverters installed with cables that are not able to supply full power.
Symptoms of low battery power can result from cables that are either
excessively long or an insufficient gauge. The installer/operator should
be especially aware of the requirements to maintain secure, electrical
connections. Cable insulation and ampacity must be the appropriate type for
the environment. If you want to purchase a prepared cable and fuse set
contact Technical Support at [phone] or toll-free at
[phone], extention 119.

The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items.
During the warranty period, Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. will be responsible
for the return shipping charges.

LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, defects resulting from normal wear and tear (including chips,
scratches, abrasions, discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to
sunlight), accidents, damage during shipping to our service facility, alter­ations, unauthorized use or repair, neglect, misuse, abuse, failure to follow
instructions for care and maintenance, fire, flood and acts of God.

If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our Technical Support
Department at [phone] Ext. 119 or toll-free [phone] for
general repair information and charges if applicable.

STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some
states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the
exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
exclusions or imitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives
the purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights, which vary from state to
state, may apply.

TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Vector
Manufacturing Technical Support by telephone, fax or mail. We suggest
that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit.
When returning a product, include your name, address, phone number,
dated sales receipt (or copy), and a description of the reason for return
and product serial number. After replacing the unit, we will attempt to
return it to you within four weeks.

WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card
and mail to Vector Manufacturing. Enter “VEC049” as Model and Power
Inverter as “Product Type”. All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be
registered within (30) days of purchase. To activate this warranty, mail
completed form, a copy of the original sales receipt to:

WARRANTY REGISTRATION
VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.
4140 S.W. 28th Way;
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312

CONTENTS

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1. Basic Tour of Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

1.2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

1.2 Maxx SST 1000 Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

1.3 Appliance Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

2.0 INVERTER APPLICATIONS

2.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

3.0 THEORY OF OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6, 7

4.0 OPERATION

4.1 Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8, 9, 10

4.2 Determining Battery Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

4.3 Battery Operating Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

4.4 Protective Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5.0 INSTALLATION

5.1 Input Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.2 Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14, 15

5.3 Installation Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5.4 Quick Operational Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15, 16

5.5 Permanent Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

5.5.1 Preparation for Permanent Installation . . . . . . .16, 17

5.5.2 Permanent Installation Procedures . . . . . . . . . .18, 19

6.0

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

7.0 SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1 Common Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

8.2 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

9.0 MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

10.0 WARRANTIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22, 23

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Your new Vector MAXX SST 1000 inverter is one in a series of the most
advanced DC to AC inverters available. With proper care and appro­priate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car,
truck, RV or boat.

The MAXX SST 1000 supplies 1000 watts of continuous power, with a
2000 watt peak, in the form of three household-type outlets that are ready
to deliver 110 volt AC power whenever and wherever you need it! The
heavy-duty inverter has enough power to run most household or electronic
appliances. Added safety features include automatic shutdown and a low
battery alarm to prevent damage to your batter y.

This Power Inverter is configured with the latest Soft Start Technology (SST).
Before introduction of Soft-Start, high startup currents from large inductive
loads could shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation.
Three major features incorporated in SST include: First, gradual voltage
ramp-up during inverter startup. This eliminates failed cold starts under
load. Second, output that momentarily dips in voltage and quickly recovers
to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates almost all shut­downs from momentary overloads.

This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology that
directly benefits our customers. The new design more efficiently cools the
power transistors, and combined with Soft Start, dramatically increases
reliability and the life of the product.

1.1 BASIC TOUR OF THE MAXX SST™ 1000 MODEL INVERTER

AC power is supplied via three standard North American grounded,
household-type receptacles (U-ground) as shown in FIGURE 1. This allows
the connection and operation of most 110 VAC-powered electrical and
electronic appliances that use a standard plug.
The rest of the front panel items are:
One combined over-temperature and overload LED. If this lights, the
inverter will automatically shut down.
One green LED that lights when the inverter is operating.
One ON/OFF switch that shuts off the AC output and all inverter functions.

The ON/OFF switch is also used to reset the inverter after shut down due
to overload or over-temperature condition.

FIGURE 2 shows the back panel DC connectors and fan locations. Note
that the fan only operates when the inverter’s load requires it to operate. It
shuts off when cooling is not required.

9.0 MAINTENANCE

The inverters require minimal maintenance. However, for optimum perform­ance, perform the following as required.

1. Turn off the inverter using the front panel on/off switch.

2. Disconnect the inverter by removing the DC power fuse.

3. Check and tighten all electrical connections including the ground.

4. Using a non-metallic vacuum cleaner hose, vacuum the fan area
and other air slots.

5. Clean any dirt and dust from the outside of the unit with a damp cloth.

6. Reconnect the fuse and resume operation

10. WARRANTY

VECTOR 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM
This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product,
and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, Ltd.,
regarding this product. There is no other warranty other than those
described herein.

This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original
purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two
years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty
does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Vector Manufacturing,
Ltd. will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail
purchase price of the product under any circumstances. Incidental and
consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this
warranty.

This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not
apply to accessories or damage to units from misuse or incorrect installa­tion. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power
sources.

RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products, other than accessories, may
be returned postage prepaid to Vector Manufacturing. Any defective
product, other than accessories, that is returned to Vector Manufacturing
within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge. If
such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from
the purchase date, Vector Manufacturing will repair the unit or, at its
option, replace it free of charge.

If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be
used, at Vector Manufacturing’s option. A unit may be replaced with a new
or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The repaired or
replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of
the warranty period.

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8.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

TROUBLE/ INDICATION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY

No AC output – DC input below 10 Volts Recharge or replace
red LED lit battery

No AC output – Excessive appliance Reduce load-wait for
red LED lit load-thermal shutdown inverter to cool. Turn Off

Low battery alarm Bad connection or wiring Tighten all DC
sounds continuously connections

Low battery Low battery voltage Recharge battery
alarm sounds Remove load from

inverter while recharging
battery

Motorized power tool Excessive start-up load Rock the On/Off switch
won’t start several times. If appliance

does not start, then
appliance will not work
with inverter

Motorized power tool Purely inductive load Make the load not purely
does not operate at inductive. Operate an
correct speed incandescent lamp at

same time as motor

Television/Radio Snow in picture, buzz Keep inverter and
interference in speaker antenna distant from

each other. Use shielded
antenna cable. Connect
antenna to amplifier and
ground inverter case

FIGURE 1 – FRONT PANEL

FIGURE 2 – BACK PANEL

1) DUAL HIGH SPEED COOLING FANS

2) BLACK NEGATIVE (–) TERMINAL AND RETAINING NUT

3) RED POSITIVE (+) TERMINAL AND RETAINING NUT

4) TERMINAL COVER

1) THREE NORTH AMERICAN
STANDARD OUTLETS

2) GREEN LED SHOWS UNIT
IS OPERATING

3) RED LED SHOWS UNIT IS
SHUT DOWN

4) ON/OFF SWITCH

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