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every 2 to 3 hours to recharge the battery system. This will guard against

any unexpected shut-down of the equipment and will ensure that there is

always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle’s engine. The inverter

will sound it’s alarm when DC voltage drops to 10.6 volt.

The inverter may be used whether or not the vehicle’s engine is running.

However, the inverter may not operate while the engine is starting since the

battery voltage can drop substantially during cranking.

The inverter draws less than 0.4 ampere from the battery when it is not

supplying power to a load. In most instances, the inverter can be left 

connected to the battery when not in use since it draws so little current

when the power switch is in the ON position. However, if the vehicle is to

remain unused for several days, disconnect the inverter from the battery.

6.

PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER

Your MAXX 400 SST monitors the following potentially hazardous

conditions:

LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE - This condition is not harmful to the inverter but

could damage the power source. An audible alarm will sound when input

voltage drops to 10.6. The MAXX 400 SST automatically shuts down when

input voltage drops to 10.0 volts. When the condition is corrected, the 

unit may be restarted. 

OVER VOLTAGE PROTECTION - The MAXX 400 SST will automatically

shut down when the input voltage exceeds 15.5 volts DC.

SHORT CIRCUIT PROTECTION - Reverse polarity or a short circuit

condition will usually result in an external fuse being blown.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION - The inverter will automatically shut down

when the continuous draw exceeds 400 watts.

OVER TEMPERATURE PROTECTION - If the temperature inside the MAXX

400 SST is too hot to operate, the unit will automatically shut down. Allow

the unit to cool for at least 15 minutes before restarting after a heat-related

shutdown. Unplug unit while cooling.

LOW BATTERY ALARM - An alarm will sound when the voltage from the

battery drops to 10.6 volts. This is an indication that the battery needs to be 

Summary of Contents for VEC024

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

Page 2: ...C plug connections and ring terminal connections 4 This is not a toy keep away from children CAUTIONS 1 Do not use with positive ground electrical systems the majority of modern automobiles RVs trucks...

Page 3: ...ION 6 4 1 Power Source Requirements 6 7 4 2 Connection to Power Source 7 8 4 3 Connection to Load 8 9 4 4 Placement of Inverter 9 5 OPERATING TIPS 10 5 1 Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment...

Page 4: ...start up currents from large inductive loads could shut down the inverter Three major features are incorporated in SST First gradual voltage ramp upduring inverter start up This eliminates failed col...

Page 5: ...t converts the high voltage DC into 110 volts 60 Hz AC The DC to DC converter stage uses modern high frequency power conversion techniques that have replaced the bulky transformers found in less techn...

Page 6: ...voltage under the assumption that the waveform measured will be a pure sine wave These meters will not read the RMS voltage of a modified sine wave correctly They will read about 20 to 30 volts low wh...

Page 7: ...volt DC plug firmly into the 12 volt DC socket of a vehicle or other DC power source CAUTION Connect directly to power source when operating above 175 watts NOTE Most automobile 12 volt DC circuits us...

Page 8: ...he positive terminal of the DC source battery 4 Connect a length of wire on one side of the fuse holder or circuit breaker Connect the other end if the wire to the positive terminal of the inverter 5...

Page 9: ...o not use the inverter to recharge items that q can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle This problem does not occur with the majority of battery operated equipment Most of these devices use a se...

Page 10: ...nverter can be manually restarted by reseting the on off switch Resistive loads are the easiest for the MAXX 400 SST to run However larger resistive loads such as electric stoves or heaters usually re...

Page 11: ...SST monitors the following potentially hazardous conditions LOW BATTERY VOLTAGE This condition is not harmful to the inverter but could damage the power source An audible alarm will sound when input...

Page 12: ...emit a buzzing sound from their speakers when operated from the MAXX 400 SST power inverter This occurs because the power supply in the electronic device does not adequately filter the modified sine w...

Page 13: ...alarm Bad connection or wiring Tighten all DC sounds continuously connections Low battery Low battery voltage Recharge battery alarm sounds Remove load from inverter while recharging battery Motorize...

Page 14: ...You may also contact us by visiting our website www vectormfg com 10 SPECIFICATIONS Output Connection Dual North American Standard Receptacles Output Voltage Approx 110 volt AC RMS 60 Hz Output Curre...

Page 15: ...oes 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 acciden...

Page 16: ...2004 VECTOR MANUFACTURING Ltd FT LAUDERDALE FL 33312 MADE IN CHINA VECTOR MANUFACTURING LTD...

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