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VEC095
ElectroMate
™
1000 WATT
Electronic Generator
110 Volt AC, 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply
OWNER’S MANUAL
& WARRANTY INFORMATION
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING SAFETY,
OPERATION, MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT. BEFORE USING,
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. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312
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Important Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating ElectroMate™. Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can cause personal injury. Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational information. Keep this User Manual for Future Use. Jump-Start Warnings and Cautions: 1. There is risk of explosive gas being released when batteries are charged or discharged. Failure to follow instructio
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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 4 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION -----------------------------------------------5,6,7 2.1 Additional Key Features ---------------------------------------------- 7 2.2 Applications --------------------------------------------------------- 7,8 3. USING ELECTROMATE™ AS A JUMP-START SYSTEM ---------------- 8 3.1 Jump-start Procedure ------------------------------------------------- 8 4. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWE
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1.INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector ElectroMate™ Model VEC095 Auxiliary AC/DC Power System. ElectroMate is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters, portable tire compressors and auxiliary AC and DC Power Supplies. It can jump-start any vehicle with a standard 12 Volt DC electrical system: boat, truck, car, airplane, RV, personal watercraft, snowmobile, tractor, etc. It supplies AC for 11
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2.GENERAL DESCRIPTION This advanced system design is ideal for emergencies and can also enhance your fun by powering AC or DC appliances on the road, field location, in the garage and at the campsite. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure best performance and avoid damage to the system or items that you are using it with. ElectroMate™ has several exclusive features that set it apart from other power centers. Compared to other cart type AC/DC power systems, ElectroMate provides fo
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Jump-Start Cables and Protection ElectroMate is equipped with extra heavy duty 78 inch (2 meters) long, 9mm 2 diameter cables and heavy duty clamps. The cable storage area and cables are shown in Figure 3. To release clamps from unit squeeze handles. FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 SAFETY SWITCH ON CHARGER STORAGE OFF HATCH BATTERY STATUS PANEL BATTERY CLAMPS The heavy duty manual safety switch turns the jump-start cables on and off. With the safety switch turned OFF, three indicators are enabled. (See Figure
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For excellent light distribution, the light can be hooked onto the cross member of the extended handle. The fluorescent light can be completely removed from the Main Unit’s storage channel and powered from any DC accessory socket in vehicle, vessel or portable 12 volt DC supply. This feature is invaluable when it becomes necessary to locate battery terminals while preparing to jump-start a dead battery in the dark, changing a tire, etc. The extendable handle allows for compact storage and movi
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NOTE: Other appliances may also be used with the ElectroMate as long as they do not exceed the 30 ampere DC limit of the units’ cigarette lighter type socket or the 1000 watt AC limit of the power inverter. Call Vector toll-free (866) 584-5504 for information on Vector AC and DC appliances. READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND PRODUCT LABELING CAREFULLY, BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT. FOLLOW RECOMMENDED WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, SAFETY PROCEDURES AND MANUFACTURER’S GUIDELINES FOR YOUR VEHICLE BATTERY. IMPORTANT: T
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4.USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WARNING: NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN ELECTROMATE’S ACCESSORY SOCKET. 1. Lift up the cover of one of the 12 Volt DC Accessory Sockets. 2. Insert the 12 VOLT DC plug from the appliance into the Accessory Socket. 3. Switch on the appliance, as usual. 4. Periodically press the Battery Status Pushbutton to check battery level. 5. When the Charge Status goes to one LED (EMPTY), recharge the battery. CAUTION: DO NOT USE ELECTROMATE TO OPERATE DC APPLI
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simulates a short to ground and pops the breaker. This turns off the outlets. Pressing the RESET button allows the outlets to turn on and provide power. Use with Appliances Make sure the AC appliance can operate on 110/120 volts 60 Hz AC modified sine wave (MSW) most appliances sold in the USA can. There are a few exceptions, noted later. • Plug the appliance’s two or three-pin North American standard plug into the GFCI AC receptacle on the inverter • Turn On the inverter’s power switch • Turn O
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5.3 Operating Time Vector recommends that the operator recharge the battery system as frequently as possible using the supplied VEC077EM Battery Charger. This will guard against any unexpected shutdown of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity. The inverter will sound it’s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10.5 Volts. 5.4 Powering an AC Load The Power Inverter is equipped with a dual GFCI receptacle and On/Off Switch. Plug the power cord from the equipment yo
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SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any location that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. The switch and clamp connections can cause sparks. 5.6 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 1000 watts or less.(If the power consumption is rated in
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6.1 Compressor Use IMPORTANT: Read Instructions carefully to avoid possible injury or property damage. The Compressor may be used by removing the air hose from it’s storage channel and fitting the tire chuck to the tire or inflatable. An On/Off switch located on the compressor controls the power. Refer to Figure 1 for locations of compressor switch and hose storage channel. When the compressor is removed from ElectroMate it is powered from an attached DC cable stored in a side compartment. This
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6.5 Inflating Items Without a a Tire Stem Three inflation adapters are stored in the compressor’s DC Cord Storage Hatch. Select and connect the appropriate adapter to the compressor’s tire chuck. Insert the adapter into the item to be inflated. Turn on the compressor using the On/Off Switch. Inflate the item to desired firmness. This can take a few sec- onds if the item is small. WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE COMPRESSOR UNATTENDED. When item is fully inflated, turn Off the Compressor Switch and discon
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8.1 AC Recharge Recharge requires the use of the supplied VEC077EM Automatic Battery Charger. The charger must be powered from a 110 volt AC, 60 Hz North American standard household AC receptacle. Typical recharge time is ten hours. CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE VEC077EM CHARGER FROM ELECTROMATE’S POWER INVERTER. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A PERPETUAL MOTION MACHINE. HEAT WILL BE GENERATED AND THERE WILL BE A NET LOSS OF BATTERY ENERGY. YOU CAN POWER MOST OTHER APPLIANCE CHARGERS FROM THE POWER INVE
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To check the battery status, press the Battery Status Display Push-button. If the Jump-Starter’s battery is fully discharged, it is recommended that the host vehicle or boat’s engine being used for recharging be left operating while the unit is being charged using the 12 Volt DC/DC method. WARNING: DO NOT recharge main unit for more than 8 hours maximum using 12 Volt DC method. After charging, disconnect the cables and store them in the Cable Storage Area. 8.3 Simultaneous Recharge and Inverter
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11. Specifications: Jump-Start Clamps ..................................................... 400 Amps - Heavy Duty Copper 2 Jumper Cables ........................................................................... 9mm Welding Cable Battery .................................. User-Supplied 12 Volt, Group 27 size. Sealed Lead-Acid Flourescent Lamp ..................................................................... 8 Watt Fluorescent Tube Dual Accessory Socket Protection ...........................
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Appendix A – Battery Installation Con’t FIGURE A1 FIGURE A2 PHILLIP SCREWS POST COVERS NEGATIVE POSITIVE Appendix B Extending Operating Time Longer operating time can be realized by connecting ElectroMate to an external battery. The external battery will combine the Ampere Hour ratings of connected batteries. If your original configuration contains an 80 ampere hour rated battery, connecting another similar battery will provide 160 ampere hours of capacity. This at least doubles the run time of
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Troubleshooting – Appendix C SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Inverter Alarm Sounds Low battery voltage Check Battery Level Display and recharge battery if low Inverter will not operate Battery below 10.0 Volts Charge battery No LEDs lit Inverter shuts down, Overloaded inverter Reduce AC load and reset Red LED lit inverter Inverter shuts down, Overheated Inverter Let inverter cool 15 minutes, Red LED lit reduce AC load and reset Inverter shuts down, Bad connection on battery Clean all co
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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for One Year from the date of purchase without additional charge. In no event will Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. be responsible for any amount of damages be- yond the retail purchase price of the product. All Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. products must be regis- tered within (10) days of purchase. To activate this warranty, m
