Placement Of The Power Inverter; Operating Tips - Vector Power City VEC029ACY Owner's Manual

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.
CAUTION: RECHARGEABLE APPLIANCES
Certain rechargeable devices are recharged by plugging them directly into an AC receptacle. when first using a
rechargeable device, monitor its temperature for the initial ten minutes of use to determine whether it becomes
warmer than usual. If excessive heat is generated, is a good indication that the device should not be used with this
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inverter. This problem does not occur with the majority of battery-operated equipment. Most of these devices use a
separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle. This inverter is easily capable of powering
most chargers and transformers.

4.5 PLACEMENT OF THE POWER INVERTER

For best operating results when used away from the main unit, the inverter should be placed on
a flat surface such as a vehicle seat or floor. Keep in mind that the inverter will generate heat
the larger the AC load the more heat generated. Position the Inverter so that a casual brush
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against a hot inverter surface will not distract a driver.
WARNING: Inverters generate heat while operating. Power inverters should only be used in locations that meet
the following criteria:
DRY- Do not allow water or other liquids to come into contact with the inverter.
COOL - Ambient air temperature should be between 30 degrees F (-1 degree C) non-condensing, and 105 degrees F
(40 degrees C). do not place the inverter on or near a heating vent or any piece of equipment that is generating heat
above room temperature. Keep the inverter away that from direct sunlight, if at all possible.
VENTILATED - Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure free air circulation around the unit. Do not
place items on or over the inverter during operation. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature gets too
hot. Restart the unit after it cools.
SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes
or gases.
4.6

OPERATING TIPS

Rated versus actual current draw of most equipment—electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have
labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts. Be sure that the power consumption of the item you
wish to operate is rated at 200 watts or less. (If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the
AC volts (110) to determine the wattage). The inverter has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate
equipment rated at 200 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if is overloaded and will restart once the
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overload is removed.
Resistive loads are the easiest for the inverter to run; however, larger resistive loads, such as electric stoves or
heaters, require more wattage than the inverter can deliver. Inductive loads, such as TV's and stereos, require more
start-up current to operate than do resistive loads of the same wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some
televisions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up. The most demanding in this category are those
that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a
specific load can be started and how long can run. The unit will simply shut down if is overloaded. To restart
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the unit after a shutdown due to overloading, momentarily turn off the power to the unit.
THE INVERTER WILL NOT OPERATE HIGH WATTAGE APPLIANCES OR EQUIPMENT THAT PRODUCE
HEAT, SUCH AS HAIR DRYERS, MICROWAVE OVENS AND TOASTERS.