Vector VEC173 User Manual

AM/FM Emergency Weather

Radio/Light

With Hand Crank Back-Up Power

VEC173

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.

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ONE 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, 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 [phone]
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 “VEC173” as Model and “AM/FM Emergency Weather Radio/Light With Hand Crank Back-Up
Power” 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.

BD082305

www.vectormfg.com

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

Toll Free: [phone]

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IMPORT

ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

PLEASE READ THIS USER’S MANUAL COMPLETELY FOR ALL SAFETY AND
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS.

CAUTIONS

1. Only use the DC adapter included with the unit.

2. Do not operate while recharging.

3. Do not crush, cut or pull charging adapter cords.

4. Do not expose cords to extreme heat.

5. Do not use charging adapter cords with exposed wires.

6. Do not operate if the unit is damaged.

7. Do not look directly into either set of lights.

8. Do not shine flashlight into eyes.

9. Do not immerse flashlight in water.

10. This is not a toy — keep away from children.

WARNING
Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.

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.

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