Vector VEC1198POB User Manual

TrailTracker

™

Sport Lantern

Weather Radio

Hand-Crank Rechargeable Backup Power

AM/FM Weather Radio Plus DC Power

VEC1198POB

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

www.vectormfg.com

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Toll Free: [phone]

ONE YEAR LIMITED W

ARRANTY PROGRAM

This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the
responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing, regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than
those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on
this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.

This Vector Manufacturing product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase without additional charge. The
warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer 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 damage to units from
misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity
power sources.

RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product
that is returned to manufacturer 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 one year from the purchase date,
manufacturer 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 manufacturer’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. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items. During the warranty
period, manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United
States.

LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, damage or 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 (954) 584­4446 or toll free at [phone] for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may
also contact us through our website at www.vectormfg.com.

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 limitations 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 Technical Support by telephone, fax
or mail (see below). 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 repairing or replacing the
unit, we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.

WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector
Manufacturing. Enter “VEC1198POB” as Model and “TrailTracker

™

Sport Lantern/Weather Radio” as
Product Type. All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty.
Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to:

ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE

4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

• TOLL FREE: (866 ) 584-5504 • FAX: [phone] •

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.

BD022106

© 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING

MADE IN CHINA

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNINGS

1. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture; and never submerge this unit in water or any other liquid.

2. Other than the removable 3Ah, 12 volt battery pack and the 9 watt compact
fluorescent (CFL) bulb, there are no user-replaceable parts. Do not disassemble the
main body of the unit.

3. DO NOT operate any of the unit’s features unless unit is fully assembled.

4. NEVER attempt to operate the Lantern without the bulb and housing in place; and
only replace the bulb with a new 9 watt CFL bulb.

5. Replace the Removable Battery Pack only with a new 3Ah, 12 volt battery pack.

CAUTIONS

1. Use only the supplied cords/adapters for powering or recharging this unit.

2. Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source or load.

3. Never insert anything other than the supplied 12 Volt DC or 120 Volt AC Adapter into the unit’s 12
Volt DC Power/Charging Port. Do not use any accessory not recommended or provided by the
manufacturer.

4. When using the 120 Volt AC Adapter, do not use near water, such as a bathtub, sink or laundry,
in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool.

5. When left unattended or unused for long periods of time, unplug any adapters and disconnect any
appliances from the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet.

6. To prevent possible electrical damage to unit or your vehicle, always unplug the 12 Volt DC Adapter
from your vehicle’s accessory outlet BEFORE removing the plug from the unit.

7. Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or
defective. If defective or worn parts are found, contact Vector’s Customer Service department toll­free [phone].

8. Follow all warnings, cautions, and instructions marked on this unit.

9. Keep unit out of reach of children (whether stored or in use).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer void user’s authority to operate this device.

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