V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 1 Vec1043MG 750 WATT Power Inverter Converts 12V DC Vehicle Power to 120V AC Household Power OWNER’S MANUAL AND WARRANTY INFORMATION THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE, AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. 4140 S.W. 28th Way, Ft.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................4 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ...........................................4 3. HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS.....................................................................5 3.1 Principal of Operation..................................................................................5 3.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the WARNING and CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise against certain conditions and practices that may result in damage to your inverter.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 4 1. INTRODUCTION Your new Vector Power Inverter is one in a series of the most advanced DC to AC inverters available. With proper care and appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or boat.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 5 3. HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS The inverter converts low voltage DC (direct current) from a battery or other power source to standard 120 volt AC (alternating current) household power. 3.1 PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The 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.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 6 4. INSTALLATION 4.1 POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS The power source must provide 12.5 volts DC and must be able to supply the necessary current to operate the load. The power source may be a battery or a well-regulated DC power supply. To obtain a rough estimate of the current (in amperes) the power source must deliver, simply divide the power consumption of the load (in watts AC) by 10.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 7 6. Connect a short length of wire to the other terminal of the fuse holder or circuit breaker. Mark it “POSITIVE” or “+”. 7. Connect the free end of the fuse or breaker wire to the positive (+) terminal of the DC power source (battery). 8. Insert an 150 to 200 Amp fuse in the fuse holder. 9. Test the inverter by turning it on and plugging in a 100 watt lamp or equipment. 10.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 8 wish to operate is rated at 750 watts or less (If the power consumption is rated in amps AC, simply multiply by the AC volts (120) to determine the wattage). The inverter has overload protection, so it is safe to try to operate equipment rated at 750 watts or less. The inverter will shut down if it is overloaded. The overload must be removed before the inverter will restart. Resistive loads are the easiest for the Vector Power Inverter to run.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 9 solving lack of output power in the TROUBLESHOOTING section of this manual. The alarm will sound or if there is an excessive voltage drop between the battery and the inverter. NOTE: It is normal for the alarm to sound while the unit is being connected to, or disconnected from, the power source. This is not indicative of a problem. 7.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 10 inverter. Motorized power tool Purely inductive loaddoes not operate at correct speed time Make the load not purely inductive. Operate an incandescent lamp as same as motor. Television/Radio distant in speaker antenna cable. Keep inverter and antenna Snow in picture, buzz- from each other. Use shielded Connect antenna to amplifier 9. FUSE REPLACEMENT This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses.
V1043MG_MANUAL_010405.qxd 7/12/05 4:06 PM Page 11 2 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. This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd.
