Vector VEC049C manual

4140 S.W . 28TH W A Y • FT . LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 TEL 954.584.4446 • F AX 954.584.5556 TOLL-FREE: (866) 584-5504 OWNER’S MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONT AINS IMPORT ANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY , OPERA TION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT . TO A VOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPER TY DAMAGE, PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULL Y BEFO[...]

IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION To ensure reliable ser vice, your power inverter must be installed and used properly . Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the W ARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditio[...]

CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.0 Basic T our of Inver ter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1.2 Maxx SST Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

1.0 INTRODUCTION Y our new V ector MAXX SST inver ter is one in a series of the most advanced DC to AC inverters available. With proper care and appropriate usage, it will provide years of dependable ser vice in your car , truck, RV or boat. The MAXX SST supplies continuous power and peak watts, in the form of three plug-in outlets ready to deliver[...]

FIGURE 1 – FRONT P ANEL FIGURE 2 – BACK P ANEL 5 1 3 2 1 3 4 2 5 1) THREE NORTH AMERICAN ST ANDARD OUTLETS 2) GREEN LED SHOWS UNIT IS OPERA TING 3) RED LED SHOWS UNIT IS SHUT DOWN 4) ON/OFF SWITCH 4 1.2 MAXX SST SAFETY FEA TURES BUIL T -IN AUTOMA TIC SAFETY FEA TURES INCLUDE: •O verload and over-temperature shutdown activated if AC output exc[...]

MAXX SST™ inverters are ideal for powering: • TV/VCR combinations • Refrigerator/freezers • Lights • Radio receivers/transceivers •H eavy duty power tools & chargers • Stereo systems • Small microwave ovens •H ousehold appliances • Computers and peripheral equipment •D ry and/or wet-and-dr y vacuums • Sump pumps, motors [...]

2.0 INVERTER APPLICA TIONS Aside from issues of supplying power to higher wattage appliances, inverters must be supplied with a constant source of high current 12VDC from a bank of batteries. At full watt load, the DC input requirements are up to 15 amps at 12VDC. Read and comply with the following applications, and your inverter will give you year[...]

3.0 THEOR Y OF OPERA TION MAXX SST™ inverters change 12VDC into 110/120V AC RMS, electrical power . This is accomplished in two steps. (See FIGURE 4 ). The first stage raises the 12VDC input to 145VDC. The advanced design of the DC-to-DC first stage uses high-frequency conversion techniques that replace bulky and heavy transformers found in older[...]

NOTE: Because of wave-shape differences, using standard digital or analog voltmeters may not correctly read the inverter output voltage. Unless a true RMS voltmeter such as a "Fluke 87" , "Fluke 8060A" , "Beckman 4410" or "T riplet 4200" is used, the reading will be from 2 to 20 volts low . 4.0 OPERA TION NOT[...]

APPLIANCE AMPS@ W A TTS@ 110/120V AC 110/120V AC COMPUTER AND MONITOR 4 440 PORT ABLE V ACUUM 4.6 506 8-CUP COFFEE MAKER 5.5 605 ELECTRIC TRIMMER 5.5 605 1/2" HAMMER-DRILL 5.5 605 RECIPROCA TING SA W 6 660 V ACUUM CLEANER 7.2 792 1-1/8" ROT ARY HAMMER 7.8 858 1/6 H.P . SUBMERSIBLE SUMP PUMP 8 880 COMP ACT MICROW A VE OVEN 8.5 935 10"[...]

Inductive loads, such as TVs and stereos, require more current to operate than do resistive loads with the same wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some TVs, may require two to six times their rated wattage to start up. Because the MAXX SST™ inverters have a peak watt power rating, many such appliances and tools may be safely operated. T[...]

Figure 6 – Batter y Operating Time For example, as shown in FIGURE 6 , using a 400 amp hour batter y (batteries), if the average power usage will be 1000 watts, the operating time will be about 150 minutes. A larger capacity batter y will deliver more operating time between recharges. NOTE: The manufacturer recommends conser vative estimates when[...]

5.0 INST ALLA TION MAXX SST™ inverters will provide you with various watts of continuous, electrical power (See Models Specification Chart Page 18) when powered by a 12VDC source such as is found in a vehicle or multiple batter y configuration as shown in FIGURE 7 . This manual does not describe all of the possible types of batter y , batter y ch[...]

In all marine applications, DO NOT install the inverter below or near the waterline, and keep the inverter away from moisture and water . Use ONL Y non-corrosive marine fasteners and fittings for installation. Only con- nect the inverter’ s DC input to existing wiring (which must be approved for marine use) rated specified gauge, cable and length[...]

5.4 QUICK OPERA TIONAL CHECKOUT OR EMERGENCY USE YOU WILL NEED: • One heavy-duty jumper cable set with specified A WD wire rating (See Page 18) • One fully-charged automobile batter y • A common, slip joint pliers for loosening and tightening terminal nuts TEST PROCEDURE: 1. Remove the plastic terminal covers and terminal nuts. 2. Identify th[...]

PRELIMINARY INST ALLA TION NOTES: The inverter has four slots in its mounting bracket that allow the unit to be fastened against a bulkhead, floor , wall or other flat sur face. Ideally , the mounting surface should be cool to the touch. It is more electrically efficient to use longer AC wiring than DC wiring, so install the inverter as close as po[...]

9. Crimp or clamp on a heavy-duty , batter y-connection terminal to the other end of the negative (–) and positive (+) cable. Connect the negative (–) bat- ter y terminal cable to the negative (–) batter y terminal connector . 10. Ensure the inverter power switch is in the off position ( see FIGURE 1 ). 11. Connect the ring terminal end of th[...]

18 Maximum Continuous Power 1000 W atts 1200 W atts 1500 W atts 2000 W atts 2500 W att Surge Capacity (Peak Power) 2000 W atts 2400 W atts 3000 W atts 4000 W atts 5000 W atts No Load Current Draw (switch on) 0.6 amps 1.3 amps 1.3 amps 1.3 amps 1.8 amps Max. Efficiency Approximately 90% 90% 90% 90% 90% Input V oltage 10.5–15.5VDC 10.5–15.5VDC 10[...]

7.0 SER VICE & P ARTS For ser vice on the inverters, contact the T echnical Support Depar tment at: VECTOR MANUF ACTURING, L TD 4140 S.W . 28th W ay • Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33312 T el. (954) 584-4446 • Fax (954) 584-5556 • T oll-free: (866) 584-5504 8.0 TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 COMMON PROBLEMS: POWER TOOLS AND MICROW A VE OVENS WON’T ST AR[...]

8.2 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE TROUBLE/ INDICA TION POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED REMEDY No AC output – DC input below Recharge or replace red LED lit 10 volts batter y No AC output – Excessive appliance Reduce load-wait for red LED lit load-thermal shutdown inverter to cool. T urn off Low batter y alarm Bad connection T ighten all DC sounds continuously[...]

10. W ARRANTY VECTOR 2 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 V ector Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty other than those described herein. This V ector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to t[...]