Lamp Replacement; Recharging Power City's Battery - Vector Power City VEC029ACY Owner's Manual

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. (See Figure 11)
1. Make sure the lantern is turned off.
2. Remove the lantern assembly from the main unit.
3. Remove the Phillips type screw (turn counter-clockwise).
4. Lift the lens upward and off and set it aside.
5. Using a clean cloth, rotate the top of the bulb away from the reflector.
6. Pull the burned out bulb upwards and towards the front of the lantern assembly, and remove.
7. Replace with a new fluorescent 11 watt bulb.
8. Snap the lens into place (bottom tab first) and replace the two screws.
9. Carefully turn the screw clockwise to tighten. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN screw.
10. Dispose of burned out bulb in a responsible manner. Follow local ordinances for disposal.
7.

RECHARGING POWER CITY'S BATTERY

Lead-acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life. All lead-acid
batteries suffer from self-discharge over time and more rapidly when they are at higher temperatures. Therefore,
these types of batteries need periodic charging to replace energy lost through self-discharge. When Power City is not
in use, Vector recommends that the batteries be recharged at least every 60 days.
All batteries must be recharged as soon as possible after each use. If a battery is allowed to remain in a discharged
state, battery life will be reduced.
NOTE: Recharging battery after each use will prolong battery life; frequent heavy discharges between recharges
will reduce battery life. Overcharging will reduce battery life.
The battery can be recharged using several different methods. The time required to fully recharge these batteries
depends on the charge status of the battery after the use of DC appliances, inverter and compressor.
NOTE: Pressing the battery status pushbutton turns on the battery status display on the main unit
Check the battery charge level by pressing the charge status button. The LED charge status display will indicate the
level of charge of the battery.