VEC061 350 WATT POWER INVERTER NEW SOFT START TECHNOLOGY 700 WATT PEAK OWNER’S MANUAL & WARRANTY INFORMATION THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USE, READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL CAUTIONS, WARNINGS, INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS, PLUS YOUR VEHICLE’S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES. FAILURE . TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28TH WAY, FT.
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. The WARNING statements identify conditions or practices that may result in personal injury.
CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................4 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ..................4,5 3. HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS ..............................................5 3.1 Principal of Operation ......................................................5 3.2 The Maxx 350SST Output Waveform ....................................6 4. INSTALLATION..............................................................6 4.1 Power Source Requirements ........................
1. INTRODUCTION Your new Vector MAXX350SST inverter is one in a series of the most advanced DC to AC inverters available today. With proper care and appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, RV or boat.
Outlets accommodate either two or three pin AC plugs. An On/Off Switch turns the inverter circuitry On and Off. The switch is used to force reset of inverter circuits if it is switched Off, then On. FIGURE 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 4 RED SHUT DOWN LED GREEN OPERATING LED 2 (110) RECEPTACLES ON/OFF SWITCH 3 2 1 FIGURE 2 1. HIGH SPEED COOLING FAN 2. (+) DC POWER CONNECTIONS 3. (–) DC POWER CONNECTIONS 2 1 3 3.
3.2 THE MAXX 350SST OUTPUT WAVEFORM The AC output waveform of the MAXX350SST is known as “modified sine wave”. It is a waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most AC loads, including linear and switching power supplies used in electronic equipment, transformers, and motors.
CAUTION: The MAXX 350SST must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent damage if connected to a 24 volt battery. 4.
4. Check to be sure that all connections between battery clips and terminals are secure. Direct Hardwiring to Power Source: Use #10 AWG wire if the inverter to power source connection is 14 feet or less. For longer cable lengths use #8 AWG wire. In either case, protect the positive (+) wire from shorts by installing a 50 Amp fuse or circuit breaker close to the DC power source (battery) terminal. 1. Check to be sure the inverter’s power switch is turned off and that no flammable fumes are present. 2.
into the AC receptacle(s). The green LED indicator lights to indicate that the inverter is functioning. Make sure the combined load requirement of your equipment does not exceed 350SST watts. The MAXX350SST is engineered to be connected directly to standard electrical and electronic equipment in the manner described above. Do not connect the Power Inverter to household or RV AC distribution wiring.
WARNING - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any locations that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. 5. OPERATING TIPS 5.1 RATED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW OF EQUIPMENT Most electrical tools, appliances and audio/video equipment have labels that indicate the power consumption in amps or watts.
The inverter draws less than 0.3 ampere from the battery when it is not supplying power to a load. In most instances, the inverter can be left connected to the battery when not in use since it draws so little current. However, if the vehicle is to remain unused for several days, disconnect the inverter from the battery. 6.
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. COMMON PROBLEMS “Buzzing” sound in audio systems: Some inexpensive stereo systems and “boom boxes” emit a buzzing sound from their speakers when operated from the MAXX350SST power inverter. This occurs because the power supply in the electronic device does not adequately filter the modified sine wave produced by the inverter.
8. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE: TABLE 1 - INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON TROUBLE/ INDICATION No AC output – red LED lit POSSIBLE CAUSE DC input below 10 Volts SUGGESTED REMEDY Recharge or replace battery No AC output – red LED lit Excessive appliance load-thermal shutdown Reduce load-wait for inverter to cool. No AC output Inverter cold Disconnect load from inverter. Operate inverter without load for a few minutes. Reconnect load.
9. FUSE REPLACEMENT If external fuses blow, (or breakers trip), then there is a short or overload in the DC wiring. Find and fix the problem before replacing the fuses (or resetting the breaker). After fuse replacement, reconnect the inverter. This power inverter is equipped with multiple internal fuses. Normally, these fuses will not blow unless there is a serious problem inside the unit. Internal fuses are replaceable, however, only electronically knowledgeable people should attempt fuse replacement.
11. WARRANTY 2/4 YEAR GOLD SEAL 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 are no other warranties, 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.
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.
