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WARNING:
Do not recharge for more than 3-4 hours maximum using 12 Volt DC method
3.2
12 Volt DC Charging
1. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging adapter into the 12 Volt DC accessory
receptacle on the vehicle or boat.
2. Insert the plug at the other end of this charging adapter into recharging port
on the front panel of the unit.
3. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Switch
Indicator Button is pressed. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
4. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
3.3
Estimated Battery Life
Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and
the expected number of discharge/recharge cycles.
Table I - Estimated Battery Life between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)
Use Recharges
1 1000+
5 700+
10 500+
4.
OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
1. Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 Volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Switch on the appliance, and operate as usual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE
THAN 20 AMPS DC
Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully
charged system.
Table II - VECTOR
®
as a 12 Volt DC Power Supply
Appliance
Estimated Power Usage
Operating Time
(Watts)
(hours)
Cell phone
1
120 (talk time)
Fluorescent light
4
40
Radio, fan, depth finder
9
24
Camcorder, VCR, spotlight
15
14
Power tools, bilge pump
24
10
Car vacuum
80
2
NOTE:
ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED
UNIT.
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