Care And Maintenance; Specifications - Vector VEC173 User Manual

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Recharging Back-Up Power
See "Powering the Unit" on page 3 for notes on power sources and instructions for
first-time use. You can listen to the radio while recharging the back-up batteries.
Charge the back-up power battery regularly so it is ready for emergency use.
120 Volt AC Charging
1. Plug the AC plug of the AC/DC adapter/charger into any standard 120 volt AC
wall outlet.
2. Plug the barrel connector attached to the AC/DC adapter/charger into the "DC
12V IN" receptacle on the bottom of the handle (see Figure 5).
12 Volt DC Charging
1. Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter's barrel connector into the "DC 12V IN"
receptacle on the bottom of the handle (see Figure 5).
2. Plug the 12 volt DC power adapter's large connector into a vehicle's accessory
power outlet or other 12 volt DC power source.
Hand-Crank Charging
If the rechargeable battery power is low and there is no external power source
available, rotate the dynamo crank handle to generate power and recharge the
batteries.
Two minutes of cranking produces approximately 15 minutes of runtime for the
radio or LED area light.
Flashlight Bulb Replacement
1. Twist the rubber guard cover (see Figure 2) counterclockwise and remove.
2. Twist the bulb counterclockwise and remove.
3. Insert replacement bulb (2.7 volt, 1.5 watt) twist clockwise.
4. Re-attach the rubber guard and twist clockwise.
Battery Replacement/Disposal
Battery Replacement
It is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer for battery replacement.
Contact Vector Customer Service, toll-free, at (866) 584-5504.
Battery Disposal
This unit contains a Ni-Cd battery and should be disposed of
properly. For more information on recycling batteries, call toll free
(800) 822-8837.
WARNINGS
• Do not dispose of the battery in fire. This may result in an explosion.
• Before disposing of the battery, protect exposed terminals with
heavy-duty electrical tape to prevent shorting, which can result in
injury or fire.
• Do not expose the battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode.
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SPECIFICATIONS

Flashlight Bulb: 2.4 volt, 1.5 W
DC Input Jack: 12 volt
Radio Bands: AM (530 ~ 1710 kHz)
FM (88 ~ 108 MHz)
Weather: 162.400, 162.425, 162.450
162.475, 162.500,162.525 and 162.550 MHz
Speaker: 8 ohms, 1W
External DC Adapters: DC 12V input,
120 VAC, 500 mA
Battery: 2 "C" Size (not included)
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