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1.4

STORAGE LOCATIONS

Figure 3 shows all removable parts and their locations. Note the location of the storage

channels for the jumper cables and compressor hose and nozzle. Two cables are supplied with

Power City and they are the Inverter Power Cable with attached Lantern Extension cord and the

DC Recharge Cable. They fit inside the Cable Storage Hatch. Three compressor hose adapters

(nozzles) are also stored in the Cable Storage Hatch.

FIGURE 3

2.

USING POWER CITY AS A JUMPSTART SYSTEM

Read all Warnings, Cautions and Notes carefully before using these instructions.In particular

read and understand the WARNINGS printed on inside cover.

2.1

JUMPSTART PROCEDURE

1. Turn Off ignition and all accessories (radio, a/c, lights, cell phone, etc.). Place vehicle in

"park" and set the emergency brake.

2. Make sure Power City's Safety Switch is turned Off.

3. Observe jumpstarting negative or positive ground system, as follows: Negative ground

(negative battery Terminal connected to chassis) - most common.

4. Make sure Power City's Main Unit Safety Switch is turned Off.

5. Carefully lift negative (black) jumper cable wire from storage channel starting at clamp end

of cable.

6. Squeeze negative (black) clamp handles and slide clamp from holster.

7. Carefully lift positive (red) jumper cable wire from storage channel starting at clamp end of cable.

8. Squeeze positive (red) clamp handles and slide clamp from holster.

9. Connect positive (+) red clamp to vehicle's positive battery terminal.

10. Connect negative (-) black clamp to chassis or a solid, non-moving, metal vehicle

component or body part - never clamp directly to negative battery terminal or moving part.

If audible alarm sounds, DO NOT turn ON Safety Switch reverse polarity of cable connections.

11. Turn On Power City's Safety Switch

12. Start vehicle (crank engine in 5 - 6 second bursts) If engine won't start, seek help and go to

step 15.

13. After vehicle starts turn Power City's Safety Switch to Off position.

14. Leave engine running.

15. Remove clamps (disconnect the negative (black) clamp first; followed by the positive (red)

clamp and store cables and clamps.

16. Squeeze negative (black) clamp handles and slide clamp into holster.

17. Carefully press negative (black) jumper cable wire into storage channel starting at Lantern

end of cable.

18. Squeeze positive (red) clamp handles and slide clamp into holster.

19. Carefully press positive (red) jumper cable wire into storage channel starting at Lantern end

of cable.

20. Recharge Power City as soon as possible.

1. TIRE VALVE CONNECTOR

2. COMPRESSOR HOSE

3. AC/DC CHARGER

4. INVERTER POWER CORD,

LANTERN EXTENTION

CORD

5. CABLE & NOZZLES

STORAGE COMPARTMENT

6. DC RECHARGE POWER

CORD

7. CABLE STORAGE CHANNEL
8. NEGATIVE JUMPER CABLE
9. POSITIVE JUMPER CABLE
10. COMPRESSOR HOSE

STORAGE CHANNEL

11. HANDLE
12. 3 COMPRESSOR HOSE

ADAPTORS

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Summary of Contents for Power City VEC029AC

Page 1: ...ALL CAUTIONS WARNINGS INSTRUCTIONS AND PRODUCT LABELS PLUS YOUR VEHICLE S BATTERY MANUFACTURER GUIDELINES FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE 4140 SW 28TH WAY FT LAUDER...

Page 2: ...puterized systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jumpstarted Before jumpstarting this type of vehicle read the vehicle s owner s manual to confirm that external starting assistance is advised Ex...

Page 3: ...verter fuse replacement 11 5 COMPRESSOR TIRE INFLATOR 11 5 1 Compressor Use 11 5 2 Warnings 11 5 3 Tire Inflation or products with a valve stem 12 5 4 Inflate other articles without valve stem 12 5 5...

Page 4: ...terminals while preparing to jumpstart a dead battery in the dark changing a tire etc Power City is also ideal to power 12 volt DC cordless portable rechargeable appliances with ratings up to 23 ampe...

Page 5: ...and power hand tools cellular phones camcorders power tool rechargeable batteries that have an appropriate recharging adapter with a 110 volt AC standard type plug Operate using 23 ampere rated 12 Vo...

Page 6: ...clamp end of cable 8 Squeeze positive red clamp handles and slide clamp from holster 9 Connect positive red clamp to vehicle s positive battery terminal 10 Connect negative black clamp to chassis or a...

Page 7: ...e inverter and it is operating properly The red LED when lit indicates that something caused the inverter to shut down The green LED will not be lit under shutdown conditions Inverter shutdown is caus...

Page 8: ...11 and 14 5 volts DC and must be able to supply the necessary current amps 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...

Page 9: ...sound it s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10 6 volts CAUTION Reverse polarity connection will result in damage to the inverter THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY If the inverter is connected to the incorrec...

Page 10: ...iece of equipment that is generating heat above room temperature Keep the inverter away that from direct sunlight if at all possible VENTILATED Keep the area surrounding the inverter clear to ensure f...

Page 11: ...ccessory socket 5 COMPRESSOR TIRE INFLATOR This built in 12 Volt DC compressor is the ultimate compressor for all Vehicles Trailer Tires and recreational inflatables Three different sized nozzles are...

Page 12: ...very rapidly 5 Insert adaptor e g needle into item to be inflated and inflate to desired pressure 6 Turn ON compressor switch inflate to desired pressure or fullness refer to paragraph 5 5 7 Remove ad...

Page 13: ...Main Unit using the Inverter Power Cable with attached Lantern Extension Cord This allows great flexibility in positioning the Lantern during tire infla tion and during under the hood inspections See...

Page 14: ...BATTERY Lead acid batteries require maintenance to maintain a full charge and to ensure good battery life All lead acid batteries suffer from self discharge over time and more rapidly when they are a...

Page 15: ...ed in their own Cable Storage Hatch in the Main Unit Recharging the Main Unit s internal battery from an external DC power source requires the use of the DC Recharge Cable and the Inverter Power Cable...

Page 16: ...harging adapters cables etc contact Vector Technical Support 954 584 4446 or call toll free 866 584 5504 Except for a fuse in the inverter and a lamp in the Lantern there are no user serviceable parts...

Page 17: ...ower Inverter Continuous 200 Watt 60 Hz 110 120 VAC Power Inverter Peak 300 Watt 60 Hz 110 120 VAC Inverter Waveform Modified Sine Wave Inverter DC Input Range 10 0 to 14 6 VDC Inverter Audible Alarm...

Page 18: ...cratches abrasions repairs by unauthorized persons or failure to follow recommended care and use instructions Damage caused by misuse abuse neglect alterations repairs by unauthorized persons or failu...

Page 19: ...instructions Damage caused by misuse abuse neglect alterations repairs by unauthorized persons or failure to follow recommended care and use instructions Bulbs and batteries Please activate my Extende...

Page 20: ...20 2000 VECTOR MANUFACTURING Ltd FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 MADE IN CHINA...

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