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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 Products, Inc., 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 Products, Inc. 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) 584-4446 or toll free
at (866) 584-5504 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 T echnical 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 Products, Inc. Enter “VEC411”
as Model and “Microslim Power Inverter with USB Charging Port” 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
PH: 954-584-4446 • TOLL FREE: 866-584-5504 • Fax: 954-584-5556.
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
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VEC411
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.
4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312 U.S.
Toll Free: (866) 584-5504
™
Microslim
Pocket Power Inverter
with USB Charging Port
© 2006 VECTOR PRODUCTS, INC.
MADE IN CHINA
BD032706
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FEATURES
• 100 watts continuous output – 115 volt AC, 60 Hz
• 5 volt DC USB power port
• Easiest inverter to use – truly plug and play
• Power LED Indicator
• Adapts to any size 12 volt DC accessory outlet
• Compact, pocket size, efficient and quiet
• Electronic circuit protection prevents damage due to overload/insufficient ventilation (overheat
condition)
• Low-battery shutdown automatically occurs when battery discharges to 10 ± 0.3 volts,
preventing battery damage
• Recovery from shutdown – if manual reset is required, disconnect the unit from the 12 volt DC
accessory outlet, then reconnect it
Controls and Functions
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1. 12 Volt DC Vehicle Adapter Plug
2. Power plug adjusts 90°
3. Ventilation slots
4. Power LED Indicator
5. USB Charging Port
6. 115 volt AC three-prong outlet
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNINGS
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, EXPLOSION OR INJURY:
• NEVER immerse the unit in water or any other liquid, or use when wet.
• Do not expose the unit to water, rain, or snow.
• DO NOT use the inverter near flammable materials or in locations that may accumulate
flammable fumes or gases.
• This equipment employs components that tend to produce arcs or sparks. DONOT install
in compartments containing batteries or flammable materials.
• Always use the inverter where there is adequate ventilation. Do not block ventilation
slots.
• Do not insert foreign objects into the outlet or USB Charging Port.
• DO NOT attempt to connect or set up the unit or its components while operating your
vehicle. Not paying attention to the road may result in a serious accident.
CAUTIONS
3. ALWAYS turn OFF the inverter by removing it from the DC accessory outlet when not in use.
4. Do not open the unit casing. There are no user-serviceable parts.
5. DO NOT expose to extreme heat or flames, or store the unit in direct sunlight.
6. Make sure nominal powering voltage is 12 volts DC, center connection positive (+), 10 amps minimum.
8. This unit has not been tested for use with medical devices.
9. This is not a toy — keep away from children.
Read This User’s Manual Before Using This Power Inverter.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing the
VEC411 Pocket Power Inverter with USB Charging Port.
This inverter is a convenient, easy-to-carry, completely portable source of 115 volt AC to operate
appliances to 100 watts.
It can be used to operate and recharge 110/120 volt AC devices equipped with an appropriate
charging adapter with a standard North American three-prong plug, as well as USB devices. Please
read this guide carefully before use to ensure best performance and avoid damage to the unit or
items that you are using it with.
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VENTILATED –Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around
the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the
internal temperature gets too hot. The inverter will auto-reset after it cools down.
SAFE –Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate
flammable fumes or gases. This is an electrical appliance that can briefly spark when electrical
connections are made or broken.
Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment
Most electrical tools, appliances, electronic devices and audio/visual equipment have labels that
indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item
to be operated is below 100 watts. If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply
by the AC volts (120) to determine the power.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, it will not run larger resistive loads
(such as electric stoves and heaters), which require far more wattage than the inverter can deliver.
Inductive loads (such as TVs and stereos) require more current to operate than do resistive loads
of the same wattage rating.
For safety reasons, the unit will simply shut down if it is overloaded. To restart the unit, simply
remove the load and unplug the unit from the 12 volt DC power source; then plug the unit back in
to the 12 volt DC power source.
Note:
This inverter will not operate appliances and equipment that generate heat, such as hair
dryers, electric blankets, microwave ovens and toasters.
HOW THIS INVERTER WORKS
This inverter is an electronic device that converts low voltage DC (direct current) electricity from a
battery to 115 volt AC (alternating current) household power. In designing this inverter, the
manufacturer has incorporated design techniques previously employed in computer power
supplies. The result of these design innovations is a smaller, lighter and easier-to-use power
inverter.
The inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a DC-to-DC conversion process that raises
the low voltage DC at the inverter input to 145 volts DC. The second stage is a MOSFET bridge stage
that converts the high voltage DC into 115 volts, 60 Hz AC.
The DC-to-DC converter stage uses creative, high frequency, zero voltage switching power
conversion techniques that replace the bulky transformers found in less technologically advanced
models. The inverter stage uses advanced power MOSFET transistors in a full bridge configuration.
Inverter Output Waveform
The AC output waveform of this inverter is known as a modified sine wave. It is a stepped
waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of
waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in
electronic equipment, transformers, and small motors.
OPERATION OF INVERTER
Once properly connected to a 12 volt DC power source, the Power LED indicator lights green
indicating that the Inverter is functioning properly. If the Power LED Indicator fails to light,
indicating a fault condition exists, refer to the “Troubleshooting” section on page 6 of this manual.
The standard North American 120 Volt AC and USB Outlets allow the user to operate multiple
devices simultaneously. Simply plug the equipment into the unit and operate normally.
Notes: Ensure wattage of all equipment simultaneously plugged into the VEC411 does not
exceed 100 watts continuous.
Always connect the inverter to the 12 volt DC power source before plugging any devices
into the inverter.
CAUTION: Rechargeable Devices
• Certain rechargeable devices are designed to be charged by plugging them
directly into an AC receptacle.
• These devices may damage the inverter or the charging circuit.
• When using a rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten
minutes of use to determine if it produces excessive heat.
• If excessive heat is produced, this indicates the device should not be used with
this inverter.
• This problem does not occur with most battery-operated equipment. Most of
these devices use a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC
receptacle.
• The inverter is capable of running most chargers and transformers.
PROTECTIVE FEATURES
The inverter monitors the following conditions:
Low Battery Voltage –
this condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power
source, so the inverter automatically shuts down when input voltage drops to 10 ±0.3 volts. When
this condition is corrected, the unit will auto-reset.
Over Voltage Protection –
the inverter will automatically shut down when the input voltage exceeds
15 volts DC.
Short Circuit Protection –
the inverter will automatically shut down when short circuit occurs.
OPERATING TIPS
The inverter should only be operated in locations that are:
DRY – Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL – Surrounding air temperature should be between –20°C and 40°C — ideally between
15°C and 25°C (60 – 80°F). Keep the inverter away from direct sunlight, when possible.
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2. Adjust the orientation of the antenna cables and the TV power cord to minimize interference.
3. Make sure the antenna feeding the TV provides an adequate (snow free) signal and that high
quality, shielded antenna cable is used.
Common Power Output Problems
Possible Causes Recommendations
Battery voltage Recharge battery or check
below 10 volts DC power supply.
Equipment being operated Reduce load to maximum 100 watts.
draws too much power
Inverter in thermal Allow inverter to cool down. Ensure there is
shutdown condition adequate ventilation around unit, and load is
no more than 100 watts for continuous operation.
Inverter is overloaded Reduce load to 100 watts max.
to maintain regulation.
SPECIFICATIONS
Power : 100 watts
AC Output: 115 volts, 60 Hz
DC Input: 13.8 volts
Fuse: 10 amps
Waveform: Modified Sine Wave
The modified sine wave produced by this inverter has an RMS (root mean square) voltage of 115
volts, which is the same as standard household power. Most AC voltmeters (both digital and analog)
are sensitive to the average value of the waveform rather than the RMS value. They are calibrated
for RMS voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave. These
meters will not correctly read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave. Non-TRUE RMS meters will
read about 20 to 30 volts low when measuring the output of this inverter. For accurate
measurement of the output voltage of this unit, use a TRUE RMS reading voltmeter such as a Fluke
179, Fluke 79 III, Beckman 4410, or Triplett 4200.
115 volt AC Output
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storage
1. Ideal storage temperature range is 50-68°F (10-20°C).
2. Store and use the inverter in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation.
3. Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct sunlight, or excessive
humidity or dampness.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Common Audio/Visual Problems
Problem: Buzzing Sound In Audio Systems
Some inexpensive stereo systems and boom boxes make a buzzing sound when operated from the
inverter, because the power supply in the electronic device does not properly filter the modified
sine wave produced by the inverter. The only solution to this problem is to use a sound system that
has a higher quality power supply.
Problem: Television Interference
The inverter is shielded to minimize interference with TV signals. However, in some instances, some
interference may still be visible, especially when the TV signal is weak. Try the following to improve
the picture:
1. Move the inverter as far away as possible from the TV set, the antenna and the antenna cables.
Use a short AC extension cord, if necessary.
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