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Vector Power City VEC029ACY Owner's Manual

Multifunction ac/dc vehicle jump-start system, 200 watt inverter, 260 psi air compressor, worklight/lantern
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  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    DO NOT clamp directly to positive battery terminal or moving part. ! Replace worn or defective parts immediately contact Vector Technical Support Department at toll-free (866) 584-5504 ! Skin: if battery acid comes in contact with skin, rinse immediately with water, then wash thoroughly with soap and water.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 General description 1.2 Key features 1.3 Use Power City to 1 .4 Storage location 2. USE AS A JUMP-START SYSTEM Jumpstart warnings 3. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY 4. POWER INVERTER 4.1 Inverter operations 4.2 Principles of operations 4.3 Connecting Inverter to power source away from unit 4.3.1 Procedure for connecting inverter to remote DC source...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector Power City® Multi-Function AC/DC Power System. Power City is an advanced power and lump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters. It supplies AC for 110/120 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.

  • Page 5: Key Features

    KEY FEATURES ! On/off safety power switch (no key required, no key to get lost!) ! Cordless/rechargeable-includes recharge adapters for standard 110 volt AC wall socket and vehicle*s 1 2 volt DC accessory outlet using adapter cables ! Powerful 400 boost amps; 1200 peak amps ! Includes non-spillable, maintenance-free, heavy duty, 19 ampere hour, sealed, lead-acid battery ! Audible polarity alarm to warn of reverse polarity ! Requires no maintenance (other than recharging) for optimum operation...

  • Page 6: Storage Location

    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 owner cable with attached lantern extension cord and the DC recharge cable.

  • Page 7: Use As A 12 Volt Dc Portable Power Supply

    USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WARNING: NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN POWER CITY’S ACCESSORY SOCKET. 1 Lift up the cover of one of the l2 volt DC accessory sockets. 2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the accessory socket. 3.

  • Page 8: Principles Of Operation

    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 110 volts, 60 Hz AC, Modified Sine Wave (MSW).

  • Page 9: Procedure For Connecting Inverter To Remote Dc Source

    If the inverter is connected to the incorrect polarity, the fuse will blow. If the unit does not function after replacement of the fuse, the unit must be returned to Vector for repair. Repairs for this type of damage are not covered by warranty.

  • Page 10: Placement Of The Power Inverter

    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.

  • Page 11: Inverter Fuse Replacement

    7. Close fuse cover and slide inverter back into its mounting and place the on/off Switch in the On position. 8. If fuse is good the green LED will light. 9. Check for proper operation by powering a 110 VAC appliance. If there is still a problem, call Vector Technical Support toll-free (866) 584-5504.

  • Page 12: Tire Inflation Or Products With A Valve Stem 1

    TIRE INFLATION OR PRODUCTS WITH A VALVE STEM 1. Place connector (chuck) on valve stem. 2. Push connector toward valve stem and close thumb latch. 3. Make sure connector is pushed on to valve stem as far as possible before closing thumb latch. 4.

  • Page 13: Lantern Operation Detached From Main Unit

    LANTERN OPERATION DETACHED FROM MAIN UNIT 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. 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.

  • Page 14: 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.

  • Page 15: Ac Recharging

    AC RECHARGE AC recharge requires the use of the supplied AC/DC adapter. The adapter must be powered from 110 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.

  • Page 16: Alternate Dc Recharge

    WARNINGS: Other than a fuse in the inverter and a lamp in the lantern, there are no user serviceable parts inside. DO NOT operate unit if there is any evidence of damage. The product must be returned to Vector for testing and repair.

  • Page 17: 0. Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS: Jump Start Clamps 400 Amps Heavy Duty Copper Jumper Cables #4AWG Welding Cable Peak Amps 1200 Instant Amps Main Battery 12 Volt, 19 Am p Hour, Sealed Lead-Acid Lantern Lamp 11 Watt Flourescent U Tube Dual Accessory Socket Protection 23 Amp Self-Resetting Breaker Power Inverter Continuous 200 Watt, 60 Hz, 110-120 VAC...

  • Page 18: Warranties

    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 Manufacturing, Ltd., regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than those described herein.

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