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CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

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1.1 General description

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1.2 Key features

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1.3 Use Power City to

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1 .4 Storage location 

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2. USE AS A JUMP-START SYSTEM

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2.1 

Jumpstart warnings

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3. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

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4. POWER INVERTER 

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4.1 Inverter operations

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4.2 Principles of operations

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4.3 Connecting Inverter to power source away from unit

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4.3.1 Procedure for connecting inverter to remote DC source

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4.3.2 Operating time

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4.4 Powering an AC load

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4.5 Placement of the power inverter

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4.6 Operating tips

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4.7 Inverter fuse replacement

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5.

COMPRESSOR/TIRE INFLATOR

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Compressor use 

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5.2 

Warnings

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5.3 

Tire Inflation or products with a valve stem

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5.4 Inflate other articles (without valve stem)

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5.5 

Typical inflation times

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6.

LANTERN USE

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6.1 Lantern operation on main unit

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6.2 Lantern operation detached from main unit

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6.2.1 Lantern operation from DC source

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6.2.2 Lantern operation 110 volt with AC recharge adapter

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6.3 Lamp replacement..

7. RECHARGING POWER CITY’S BATTERY             

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7.1 AC 

recharging

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7.2 DC 

recharge

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7.3 

Alternate 

DC 

recharge

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7.4 Simultaneous DC recharge and inverter operation

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8. MAINTENANCE/REPLACEMENT PARTS

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9.

BATTERY DISPOSAL AND WARNINGS

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1 0. SPECIFICATIONS

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11 .WARRANTIES

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Summary of Contents for Power City VEC029ACY

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Page 2: ...zed systems may be damaged if vehicle battery is jump started Before jump starting this type of vehicle read the vehicle s owners manual to confirm that external starting assistance is advised Excessi...

Page 3: ...erter 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 1 2 5 4 Inflate other articles without valve stem 1 2 5 5...

Page 4: ...Main Unit Away from the Main Unit the Lantern is powered using an extension cord attached to the Inverter power cable This feature is invaluable when it becomes necessary to locate battery terminals...

Page 5: ...uters and printers color TVs up to 13 reading lamps fans small appliances and power hand tools cellular phones camcorders power tool rechargeable batteries that have an appropriate recharging adapter...

Page 6: ...end of cable 6 Squeeze negative black clamp handles and slide clamp from holster 7 Carefully lift positive red lumper cable wire from storage channel starting at clamp end of cable 8 Squeeze positive...

Page 7: ...een LED and a red LED The green LED when lit indicates power is applied to the inverter and it is operating properly The red LED when lit indicates that something caused the inverter to shut down The...

Page 8: ...rated away from the main unit the power source must provide between 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...

Page 9: ...erse polarity connection will result in damage to the inverter THIS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY If the inverter is connected to the incorrect polarity the fuse will blow If the unit does not function after...

Page 10: ...ece 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 fr...

Page 11: ...DC accessory 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...

Page 12: ...ery 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 ada...

Page 13: ...ached lantern extension cord This allows great flexibility in positioning the lantern during tire inflation and during under the hood inspections See Figure 91 If an alternative 1 2 volt DC source is...

Page 14: ...disposal 7 RECHARGING POWER CITY S 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 tim...

Page 15: ...cable After recharge the accessory cables are stored 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...

Page 16: ...nt parts bulbs batteries charging adapters cables etc contact Vector Technical Support toll free 866 584 5504 Except for a fuse in the inverter and a lamp in the lantern there are no user serviceable...

Page 17: ...wer Inverter Continuous 200 Watt 60 Hz 110 120 VAC Power Inverter Peak 350 Watt 60 Hz 110 120 VAC Inverter Waveform Modified Sine Wave Inverter DC Input Range 10 0 to 14 6 VDC Inverter Audible Alarm 1...

Page 18: ...es 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 accident...

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