Vector VEC258 User Manual

THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ
AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT
LABELS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

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

Tel [phone] • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • Fax [phone]

www.vectormfg.com

OWNER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

1 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 one year 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 one year 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. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all
returned items after 30 days. 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] 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 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
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 “VEC258” as Model and "Corded, cordless, rechargeable compressor and
lantern light combo" as Product Type. All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be registered
within 10 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 / VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.

4140 SW 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

PH: 954-584-4446 • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • Fax: [phone].

You may also contact us at our web site www.vectormfg.com.

WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND NON-REFUNDABLE.

VEC258

CORDED, CORDLESS,

RECHARGEABLE COMPRESSOR

AND LANTERN LIGHT COMBO

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Be sure to read and understand all WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before using this
product. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance
and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with. Failure to follow
instructions may cause property damage, and/or personal injury. Warnings define
conditions that can cause injury to people. Cautions define conditions that may cause
damage to equipment.

WARNINGS:

1. Improperly attached hoses or nozzles can fly out under compressor pressure.
Make sure all connections are tight before turning compressor ON.

2. There is risk of dust or dirt projectiles being released if the compressor hose or
nozzles are not clean when the compressor is turned on.

3. Wearing protective goggles while operating these appliances can protect eyes from
flying particles of dust and dirt.

4. Keep out of reach of children. These appliances are not toys!

5. Replace worn or defective parts immediately - contact Vector

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customer

service department at [phone] or toll free at 866-584-5504.

6. During AC recharge, make sure that the AC charging adapter is kept away from
water or moisture during use. If recharging around water, make sure the 110 volt
AC outlet is GFCI protected.

7. Make sure all cords and adapter wires are placed so they are not tripped over or
damaged by pinching, abrading or cutting. Do not place wires near moving
objects, doors or sharp objects.

8. Never exceed recommended pressures - bursting articles can cause serious injury.
Always check pressure with the pressure gauge.

9. Do not carry charger and adapters by their cords; carry items by the body of unit
itself.

10. There are no user serviceable parts except for replaceable battery pack, AC
recharge adapter, and hose.

11. Do not operate unit if there is any evidence of damage.

12. Never use air compressor or inflator near flammable liquids, gas or open flames.

13. Keep working area well lit.

14. Do not direct air into eyes, ears, nose or other parts of the body.

CAUTIONS:

1. When the compressor or lamp are powered from external DC, make sure the
voltage is rated at 12 volt DC. Do not operate with 6 volts or 24 volts.

2. Make sure that the appliances are not operated continuously for more than
10 minutes. Allow to cool for at least five minutes before turning back on.

3. Make sure battery pack is fully charged before operating. Recharge every 60
days for the recommended time to extend life of battery pack’s internal battery.
For immediate use, attach the DC adapter and operate the appliances from an
external 12 volt DC source.

4. To avoid over-inflation, carefully follow instructions on articles to be inflated.

5. Never leave appliances unattended while in use. Allow compressor to cool for five
minutes after 10 minutes of continuous operation.

6. Do not use accessories that are not designed to be used with these appliances.

7. Do not place battery pack on heater; and keep it out of sunlight.

8. Do not charge battery when it is at or above 122° F (50° C). Allow the battery
pack to cool before charging.

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CONTENTS

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

2. Additional key features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

3. Attaching the compressor’s air hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4. Powering the compressor or lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.1 Powering from the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

4.2 DC power adapter use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6

5. Charging/recharging the battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

5.1 AC Recharge of battery pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7

6. Compressor/tire inflator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

6.1 Tire inflation or products with a valve stem . . . . . . . . . . 7, 8

6.2 Inflate other articles (without valve stem) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

7. Typical inflation times . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

8. Lantern light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

8.1 Parts replacement lantern light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

8.2 Quartz halogen bulb replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10, 11

8.3 Fluorescent lamp replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

9. Maintenance/replacement parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

10. Battery replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

11. Battery disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

12. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranties . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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The compressor on/off switch controls operation of the compressor. It conveniently is
depressed and released to control inflation. An exact pressure is obtained by observing
the gauge and releasing the trigger when the correct pressure is achieved. For longer
inflation operations, the trigger lock can be moved laterally to lock the trigger in the
ON position. Pushing the trigger lock to the opposite direction releases the trigger
(OFF) and inflation stops.

2. ADDITIONAL KEY FEA

TURES

• Trigger switch with lock to allow hands free operation

• Corded-includes a DC power adapter for use with standard 12 volt DC power supply

• Battery pack includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy duty, sealed,
high-density, lead-acid battery

• Requires no maintenance (other than recharging and cleaning) for optimum

operation

•

Supplied 110 volt AC charger is Underwriter Laboratories (UL) safety tested and listed

• Battery charging LED on battery automatically activated during AC recharge

• Analog pressure gauge to 260 PSI compressor

• Nozzle hatch for storing nozzles in compressor

• 3 nozzles for inflator

FIGURE 2

CAUTION:

This battery pack is delivered in a partially charged state - you must fully charge it
before using it for the first time. Initial AC charge should be for 10 hours. Refer to
Section 6 for use of AC adapter and detailed charging instructions.

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1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on selecting the Vector AirPro™ Model VEC258 Compressor &
Lantern Light Combo. This system is an advanced, high-pressure (up to 260 PSI), multi­use air compressor system with unique features that set it far above the value and util­ity of ordinary compressors for mobile use. It is supplied with a standard tire valve
chuck for filling auto, truck, bike, and motorcycle tires. Additionally, two different
adapters are supplied to inflate soccer balls, footballs, and popular inflatables. These
adapters are conveniently stored in a hatch in the compressor body. It is powered
from its own snap-on/off powerful battery, to be used anywhere it is needed. It can
also operate from a standard 12 volt DC electrical system found on: trucks, cars, boats,
airplanes, RVs and tractors, using the supplied DC power adapter. A supplied stan­dard 110 volt AC charger recharges the battery when required. Typically, up to three
completely flat tires can be inflated before the snap-on battery has to be recharged.

A separate lantern light shares the battery pack and DC power adapter. The light is
versatile and provides a spotlight, fluorescent area light, and emergency flasher.

A customer can purchase extra snap-on battery packs if completely cordless operation
is required (Part VEC194). Operating these appliances with the snap-on DC power
adapter is ideal for use with Vector 12 volt DC cordless, portable, rechargeable DC
power supplies, if extended operating time in the field is required.

FIGURE 1

COMPRESSOR OUTLET

HOSE RETAINING RING

RIBBED BRASS FITTING

COMPRESSOR HOSE

TRIGGER LOCK

TRIGGER SWITCH

TIRE CHUCK

NOZZLE HATCH COVER

NOZZLE HATCH COVER

NOZZLES

PRESSURE GAUGE

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