VEC029ACY ™ ® MULTI-FUNCTION AC/DC JUMP-START SYSTEM VEHICLE JUMP-STARTER • 200 WATT INVERTER 120 PSI AIR COMPRESSOR • WORKLIGHT/LANTERN OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION 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, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. 4140 S.W.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and Understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating Power City. Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can be harmful to people. Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational information. KEEP THIS USER’S GUIDE FOR FUTURE USE. JUMP-START WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS • There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are improperly charged or discharged.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................... 4 1.1 General discription .............................................................................. 4 1.2 Key features ........................................................................................ 5 1.3 Use Power City to ................................................................................ 5 1.4 Storage location .................................................................................. 6 2.
1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector Power City® Multi-Function AC/DC Power System. Power City is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters. It supplies AC for 120 volt appliances to 200 watts, and DC for 12 volt appliances to 23 amps. It can jumpstart any vehicle with a standard 12 volt DC electrical system: boat, truck, car, airplane, RV, personal watercraft, snowmobile, tractor, etc.
4 FIGURE 2 1. NEGATIVE (BLACK) CLAMP 2. AIR COMPRESSOR ON/OFF SWITCH 3. AC RECHARGE PORT 4. POSITIVE (RED) CLAMP 5. AIR COMPRESSOR PRESSURE GAUGE 6. 120 VOLT AC CHARGER 1.
1.4 STORAGE LOCATIONS Figure 3 shows all removable parts and their locations. NOTE: The location of the storage channels for the jumper cables and compressor hose and nozzle. Two cables are supplied with Power City and they are the inverter power cable with attached lantern extension cord and the DC recharge cable. They fit inside the cable storage hatch. Three compressor hose adapters (nozzles) are also stored in the cable storage hatch. 1. TIRE VALVE CONNECTOR FIGURE 3 11 9 1 2 10 3 12 6 2.
3. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WARNING: NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN POWER CITY’S ACCESSORY SOCKET. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Lift up the cover of one of the12 volt DC accessory sockets. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the accessory socket. Switch on the appliance, as usual. Periodically press the battery status pushbutton to check battery status. When the charge status goes to one red LED, recharge the main unit battery.
4.2 PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION The power 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 the actual inverter stage that converts the high voltage DC into 120 volts, 60 Hz AC, Modified Sine Wave (MSW). MSW is a waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power.
LIFT INVERTER TO REMOVE FIGURE 7 ➜ FIGURE 6 COMPRESSOR GAUGE TO 12 VOLT DC SOURCE INVERTER/LANTERN POWER CABLE FLAT PINS 4.3.1 PROCEDURE FOR CONNECTING INVERTER TO REMOTE DC SOURCE Open the cable hatch and remove the Inverter power cable (the one with the lantern extension cord) press the inverter cover tab and remove the cover. Ensure that the inverter’s power switch is off. Then press the two tabs that lock in the Inverter and release the Inverter and slide it out of the mounting.
DO NOT CONNECT TO AC DISTRIBUTION WIRING: the inverter is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above. Do not direct wire the power inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring. Do not connect the power inverter to any AC load circuit in which the neutral conductor is connected to ground (earth) or to the negative of the DC (battery) source.
4.7 INVERTER FUSE REPLACEMENT The following assumes that the main unit battery has a charge and that there is no output from the 120 VAC receptacle. If you find that a fuse is blown (open) determine the cause of the short before restarting the power inverter again. Fuse replacement in automobile: Most automobile 12 volt DC accessory outlet use fuses at 15 amps or greater. The inverter can deliver 180 watts with a 20 Amp lighter socket fuse.
5.3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. TIRE INFLATION OR PRODUCTS WITH A VALVE STEM Place connector (chuck) on valve stem. Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch. Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible before closing thumb latch. Check pressure with the pressure gauge. (Refer to paragraph 5.5) When desired pressure is reached, open thumb latch and remove connector from valve stem.
6.2 LANTERN OPERATION DETATCHED FROM MAIN UNIT FIGURE 8 ➜ The lantern may be removed for use away from the main unit by first sliding the top latch back and then lifting the Lantern. as shown in Figure 8. ➜ LANTERN LATCH A barrel connector near the spring contacts on the back of the Lantern accepts either the AC recharge or DC inverter power cable’s lantern extension cord. If there is a current applied through the barrel receptacle, and the lantern’s on/oFF switch is on, the Lantern will light. 6.2.
6.3 LAMP REPLACEMENT The only lamp is in the lantern assembly. For any maintenance of the lamp, you will need a small Phillips screwdriver and a soft clean cloth. Replacement bulbs are available from Vector Technical Support Department call toll-free 866-584-5504 for replacements. WARNING: Fluorescent bulbs are fragile, be careful while handling. NOTE: DO NOT use any metal tools to remove or replace bulb.
7.1 AC RECHARGE AC recharge requires the use of the supplied AC/DC adapter. The adapter must be powered from 120 volt AC, 60 Hz North American standard household AC outlets. The battery status display will automatically activate during AC recharge. As recharge progresses, the red LEDs will light one by one. Charge the Power City until the battery status display lights the green FULL LED. Continue to recharge for one to two hours, and then disconnect the AC Recharger.
5. 6. 7.3 Charge the unit until the green CHARGED indicator is lit when the charge status button is pressed - DO NOT EXCEED 8 HOURS MAXIMUM. After charging, disconnect the cables and store them in the cable storage hatch. ALTERNATE DC RECHARGE If the Inverter is removed from the main unit, the DC recharge cable can be directly connected to the black power connector that mates with the inverter’s flat power pins.
10. SPECIFICATIONS: Jump Start Clamps ...................................................... 400 Amps - Heavy Duty Copper Jumper Cables ........................................................................ #4AWG Welding Cable Peak Amps .........................................................................................................1200 Instant Amps .........................................................................................................400 Main Battery ..........................
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. 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.
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