Vector MAXX SST 3000 VEC051 Owner's Manual

Vector MAXX SST 3000 VEC051 Owner's Manual

3000 watt continuous / 6000 watt peak converts 12 volt dc to 110 volt ac advanced mosfet technology

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VECTOR "GOLD SEAL" 2/4 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM
VEC051
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 two years from the date of purchase without additional
charge. This warranty may be extended to four years from date of purchase by paying an
3000
MAXXSST
TM
Extended Warranty fee (see below). 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
POWER INVERTER
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.
3000 WATT CONTINUOUS / 6000 WATT PEAK
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products, other than accessories, may be returned postage pre-
CONVERTS 12 VOLT DC TO 110 VOLT AC
paid 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 two years from the purchase date,
Vector Manufacturing will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it free of charge. If The Extended
Warranty was activated, this repair or replacement period extends to four years from the purchase
date.
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. 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
(954) 584-4446 Ext. 19 for general repair information and charges if applicable.
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 imitations stated herein may not apply. This
ADVANCED
warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights, which vary from state to state, may
MOSFET
apply.
TECHNOLOGY
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.
OWNER'S MANUAL
After replacing the unit, we will attempt to return it to you within four weeks.
WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector
Manufacturing. If activating Additional Extended Two Year Warranty, (total two years) enclose
check or money order for $150.00 Enter "VEC051" as Model and Power Inverter as "Product
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION,
Type". All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be registered within (30) days of purchase. To
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE,
activate this warranty, mail completed registration form, a copy of the original sales receipt and
required fee (if activating extended warranty) to:
PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARRANTY REGISTRATION
4140 S.W. 28th Way, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd.
4140 S.W. 28th Way; Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33312
Tel: (954) 584-4446 Fax: (954) 584-5556 Toll Free: (866) 584-5504
www.vectormfg.com

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  • Page 1 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date, Vector Manufacturing will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it free of charge. If The Extended Warranty was activated, this repair or replacement period extends to four years from the purchase date.
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION PROBLEM: LOW POWER OUTPUT To ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly. POSSIBLE CAUSE SUGGESTED SOLUTION Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in Inverter overloaded.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    VDC power source with Input Power Requirements ..... . . 17 correct polarity. Call Vector™ Customer Support. Remove Operating Environment ......18 overload from inverter.
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Ensure that the ground screw on the High Output Terminal is wired to chassis MAXXSST 3000 Your new Vector ™ inverter is one in a series of the most ground. Ensure that the TV antenna provides an adequate “snow free” signal and advanced DC to AC inverters available.
  • Page 5: Basic Tour Of Inverter

    Customer The rest of the front panel items are: One vertically mounted LED bar voltmeter that Service Department at: VECTOR Manufacturing, Ltd. 4140 S.W. 28th Way, Fort indicates battery voltage measured at the inverter’s DC terminals. One vertically Lauderdale, FL 33312 Tel.
  • Page 6: Safety Features

    3000 Safety Features Figure 9. Connections to the High Output Terminal Block. MAXXSST ™ Built-in Safety Features include: • Automatic overload (over-temperature) shutdown and reset (activated if AC output exceeds 6000 watts for more than 3 seconds) • Automatic AC short-circuit shutdown and reset •...
  • Page 7: Warnings, Cautions And Notes

    If voltage is low, the cables may be too long or the gauge too light working life from this advanced-design inverter). D. If steps A through C do not correct the problem, contact Vector Technical Support Department (954) 584-4446 Ext. 19 for professional direction WARNING ABOUT AC OUTPUT 22.
  • Page 8: Inverter Applications

    Not all fluorescent lamps operate properly with this type of inverter. If the bulb NOTE: These installation procedures are for locally purchased wire fuse and fuse appears to be too bright, or fails to light, do not use the lamp with this inverter. holders.
  • Page 9: Uninterruptible Power Supply (Ups)

    Contact Vector™ for any further installation information or questions. Your can purchase fuses, fuse holders, and 4/0 cable or cable battery connectors from your local electrical supplier or from Vector Technical Support at (954) 584-4446 Ext.
  • Page 10: Ac Transfer Switch

    D. If steps A through C do not correct the problem, contact Vector Technical switch position is changed.
  • Page 11: Theory Of Operation

    When outside AC power is restored, the transfer switch should be returned CAUTIONS: to the outside AC position. This off-loads the inverter and allows for faster battery recharging. This device supplies 110 VAC electrical power directly to the appliances through two standard, North American 3 conductor receptacles and through Use the same charging guidelines in the previously described UPS (floating battery) the output hard-wire terminal block.
  • Page 12 3000 NOTE: Vector Manufacturing recommends that for typical heavy-duty uses, a ANL MAXXSST ™ Figure 5. Inverter Simplified Diagram. 500 or equivalent (capable of handling 500 amps for a few seconds) main buss fuse be added to the power source positive cable as close as possible to the power source (battery) positive terminal.
  • Page 13: Operation

    INSTALLATION NOTE: The 110 VAC output of the inverter is a modified sine wave that produces 115 VAC AC Voltage. Because of wave-shape differences, if you measure the output of the inverter using standard digital or analog voltmeters, these The inverter will provide you with up to 3000 watts of continuous, electrical power instruments will not read the voltage correctly.
  • Page 14 1800 NOT ATTEMPT TO OPEN THE INVERTER. Opening the inverter, for any reason, will void the warranty. The unit must be returned to Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. for testing and repair by professional factory technicians. NOTE: APPLIANCE SPECIFICATIONS MAY VARY FROM BRAND TO BRAND. THIS TABLE IS OFFERED ONLY AS A GUIDE TO APPROXIMATE POWER RATINGS.
  • Page 15 4.4. Controls, Indicators and Alarms: MAXXSST 3000 ™ NOTE: THE AC RECEPTACLES ON THE FRONT OF THE EQUIPPED WITH 15 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS. THESE RECEPTACLES THEREFORE ARE CAPABLE OF MAXIMUM OUTPUT OF 1650 WATTS Refer to FIGURE 1 if necessary. The inverter is equipped with an ON/OFF switch EACH (110 VOLTS AC X 15 AMPS).
  • Page 16: Determining Battery Size

    Inductive loads, such as TVs and stereos, require more current to operate than do Figure 7. 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. Since the MAXXSST 3000 ™...

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