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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls, Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How This Inverter Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Principle of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Power Inverter Output Waveform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Protective Features of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installation and Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Source Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection to a Power Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Connection to Load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Placement of the Inverter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Common Audio/Visual Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Fault Protection Code and Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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INTRODUCTION
Your new
VEC034B 225 Watt Power Inverter Vehicle Power System
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.
The
VEC034B
supplies 225 watts of continuous power, in the form of a standard
North American household outlet that is ready to deliver 115 volt AC power
whenever and wherever you need it! The heavy-duty inverter has enough power to
run most household or electronic appliances. It also comes equipped with battery
clips to handle higher amperage/load applications, such as: power tools, stereo
amplifiers, vacuums, etc. Added safety features include automatic shutdown and a
low battery alarm to prevent damage to your battery.
This Vector Power Inverter is configured with the latest Soft Start Technology (SST).
Before introduction of Soft-Start, high start-up currents from large inductive loads could
shut down the inverter. Soft Start improves inverter operation. Three major features
incorporated in SST include: First, gradual voltage ramp-up during inverter start-up.
This eliminates failed cold starts under load. Second, output that momentarily dips in
voltage and quickly recovers to allow large motorized loads to start. This eliminates
almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads. Last, the inverter needs to be turned
off then turned on once the overload that caused the inverter shutdown is removed.
This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology that directly benefits
our customers. The new design more efficiently cools the power transistors, and
combined with Soft Start, dramatically increases reliability and the life of the product.
TWO 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, regarding this product. There is no other warranty, other than
those described herein. Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on
this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
This Vector Manufacturing 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. The
warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Manufacturer will not be responsible for
any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances.
Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty.
This product is not intended for commercial use. This warranty does not apply to damage to units from
misuse or incorrect installation/connection. Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity
power sources.
RETURN/REPAIR POLICY: Defective products may be returned to manufacturer. Any defective product
that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge.
If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than two years from the purchase date,
manufacturer will repair the unit or, at its option, replace it, free of charge.
If the unit is repaired, new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used, at manufacturer’s option.
A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design. The
repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty
period. The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items. During the warranty
period, manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United
States.
LIMITATIONS: This warranty does not cover accessories, such as charging adapters, bulbs, fuses and
batteries, damage or 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.
If your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our Technical Support Department at (954) 584-
4446 or toll free at (866) 584-5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable. You may
also contact us through our website at www.vectormfg.com.
STATE LAW RIGHTS: This warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply. This warranty gives the purchaser
specific legal rights; other rights, which vary from state to state, may apply.
TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT: Contact Technical Support by telephone, fax
or mail (see below). We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit.
When returning a product, include your name, address, phone number, dated sales receipt (or copy)
and a description of the reason for return and product serial number. After repairing or replacing the
unit, we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks.
WARRANTY ACTIVATION: Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector
Manufacturing. Enter “VEC034B” as Model and “225 Watt Power Inverter Vehicle Power System” as
Product Type. All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate this warranty.
Mail the completed registration form, along with a copy of the original sales receipt, to:
ATTN.: CUSTOMER SERVICE
4140 SW 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312
• TOLL FREE: (866 ) 584-5504 • FAX: (954) 584-5556 •
WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE.
BD020106
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