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CONTENTS

1.0

INTRODUCTION

1.0 Basic Tour of Inverter  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 
1.1 Front Panel  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Back Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.2 Maxx SST Safety Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 6
1.3 Appliance Cautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

2.0

INVERTER APPLICATIONS 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2.1 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

3.0

THEORY OF OPERATION

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4.0 

OPERATION 

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

4.1 Power Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 10
4.2 Determining Battery Size  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
4.3 Battery Operating Time  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11, 12
4.4 Protective Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

5.0

INSTALLATION

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

5.1 Input Power Requirements  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
5.2 Operating Environment  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13, 14
5.3 Installation Sequence  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
5.4 Quick Operational Checkout  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
5.5 Permanent Installation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

5.5.1 Preparation for Permanent Installation  . . . . . . .15, 16
5.5.2 Permanent Installation Procedures  . . . . . . . . . .16, 17

6.0

SPECIFICATIONS

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7.0

SERVICE AND REPLACEMENT PARTS

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8.0

TROUBLESHOOTING

8.1 Common Problems  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
8.2 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

9.0

MAINTENANCE

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10.0

WARRANTY

 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Summary of Contents for MAXX SST VEC049C

Page 1: ...NG SAFETY OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE OF THIS PRODUCT TO AVOID POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE PLEASE READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT MAXX SST COMPACT POWER I...

Page 2: ...p away from children CAUTIONS NO USER SERVICEABLE COMPONENTS INSIDE OPENING UNIT WILL VOID WARRANTY TO SERVICE INVERTERS CONTACT SERVICE DEPARTMENT AT 866 584 5504 Do not install in engine compartment...

Page 3: ...Size 11 4 3 Battery Operating Time 11 12 4 4 Protective Features 12 5 0 INSTALLATION 13 5 1 Input Power Requirements 13 5 2 Operating Environment 13 14 5 3 Installation Sequence 14 5 4 Quick Operation...

Page 4: ...covers to allow large motorized loads to start This eliminates almost all shutdowns from momentary overloads 3 This power inverter also incorporates a new cooling technology The new design cools the p...

Page 5: ...w voltage audible alarm and reset sounds at 10 6 volts input Low voltage shutdown and automatic reset activates at 10 0VDC High input voltage shutdown activates at above 15 5VDC and automatic reset WA...

Page 6: ...r cordless power tools if the charger carries a warning that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals Some fluorescent lamps may not operate properly with this type of inverter If the b...

Page 7: ...y floats on the DC from the charger not really supplying power or being charged When out side AC fails the inverter continues to power the appliances for the life of the useful charge of the battery b...

Page 8: ...MOSFETS This stage functions as a high power bipolar switch alternately applying opposite polarity to the AC out let HOT and NEUTRAL terminals Figure 4 Simplified Diagram Some Models only include vol...

Page 9: ...verter avoid exceeding the watt rating of this unit If the power consumption of the tool or device is rated in amps multiply the amps by 110 120 VAC to determine the wattage For instance a power tool...

Page 10: ...h in specifications for this power inverter If a motor refuses to start observe the battery voltage using a DC voltmeter while trying to start the motor If the battery voltmeter drops below 11 volts w...

Page 11: ...f energy use the total running time and the average power consumption To get an estimate of the current in amps that the battery must be capable of delivering divide the load consumption power in watt...

Page 12: ...ssive voltage drop between the battery power source and the inverter NOTE It is normal for the alarm to sound when the inverter is being connected to or disconnected from a 12VDC power source This doe...

Page 13: ...Figure 7 Battery Wiring NOTE Vector Manufacturing recommends that for typical heavy duty uses a specified or equivalent main buss fuse See Page 18 be added as close as possible to the power source ba...

Page 14: ...to use the inverter with any 12VDC power source that uses a positive ground Most vehicles boats and aircraft use negative ground systems Never connect the ground wire from the inverter to the DC negat...

Page 15: ...manent installation or continue to use the inverter with low wattage appliances If the lamp does not light or does not work correctly A Check all connections and tighten any loose connections B Ensure...

Page 16: ...r Contact Vector Manufacturing for any further installation information or questions You can purchase fuses fuse holders specific cable or cable battery connectors from your local electrical supplier...

Page 17: ...erminal of the heavy duty fuse holder 15 Connect the other conductor of the heavy duty fuse holder to the positive battery terminal 16 Connect an insulated wire at least 12 AWG between the chassis gro...

Page 18: ...Cable Gauge 6 FT 3 3 2 1 0 2 0 Proper Cable Gauge 10 FT 1 1 0 2 0 3 0 3 0 ANL Fuse Rating 200 250 300 500 500 Weight 4 6 lbs 2 08 kg 5 75 lbs 2 6 kg 8 4 lbs 3 81 kg 11 lbs 5 0 kg 11 lbs 5 0 kg Length...

Page 19: ...elded without the inverter operating The problem may not be with the inverter However in some cases some interference may be visible particularly with weak TV signals Try the following corrective meas...

Page 20: ...ed power tool Purely inductive load Make the load not purely does not operate at inductive Operate an correct speed incandescent lamp at same time as motor Television radio Snow in picture buzz Keep i...

Page 21: ...r is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items During the warranty period Vector Manufacturing Ltd will be responsible for the return shipping charges LIMITATIONS This warranty does n...

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