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VEC1029POB

VEC1029FPOB

USER’S MANUAL

& WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION, SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL. THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT
INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS
PRODUCT. PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

4140 S.W. 30th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33312

Toll Free: (800) 544-6986

Rechargeable

Power Center

AC/DC Portable Power Supply

with AM/FM and NOAA Weather Alert Radio

VEC1029FPOB_ManualEN_101606 10/16/06 5:17 PM Page i

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Page 1: ...ND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 Toll Free 800 544 6986 Rechargeable Power Center AC DC Portable Power Supply with AM FM and NOAA Weather Alert Radio VEC1029FPOB_ManualEN_101606 10 16 06 5 17 PM Page i ...

Page 2: ... to charge the unit if the 120 Volt AC Charger plug is damaged return the unit to manufacturer for repair THIS UNIT IS NOT A TOY AND SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED BY ADULTS KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN WEATHER RADIO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING This product should not be the only source of information for all hazard watches and warnings If severe weather is imminent do not wait to receive the weather alert wa...

Page 3: ...nsmit test signals Some stations broadcast a test signal every week on Wednesday between 11 AM and 1 PM while others test more often the NWS may also broadcast System demonstrations You can find out when your local NWS broadcasts test signals by calling the NOAA National Weather Service Forecast Office listed under Weather in the Federal Government section of the telephone book During the weekly t...

Page 4: ...Rechargeable Power Center Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and avoid damage to the unit FEATURES Built in 400 watt inverter Two 120 Volt AC Outlets to power and recharge 110 120 volt AC appliances 12 Volt DC Charging Port to power and recharge cell phones and 12 volt DC appliances USB Charging Port to power and recharge USB personal electronics Digital AM F...

Page 5: ... protects the unit and the user by sensing imbalances in a circuit caused by current leakage to the ground and shuts down the unit s AC outlet to prevent electrical shock Overheating Unit automatically shuts down if it exceeds a safe temperature Low Battery If the battery power level is too low the AC Power Supply shuts down automatically Front View Back View MONOPHONIC RADIO SPEAKER BUILT IN AC C...

Page 6: ... The Power Center also comes with a 12 Volt DC charging adapter for recharging the unit from a 12 volt DC accessory outlet in a vehicle If unit is fully discharged it is recommended that the vehicle being used for recharging be left running while the unit is charged via the 12 volt DC method Viewing Battery Charge Status Press the Battery Charge Level pushbutton to display battery status The Batte...

Page 7: ...ng Adapter end plug into the vehicle s 12 volt DC accessory outlet 2 Insert the silver tipped end plug into the 12 Volt DC Outlet on the front panel of the unit 3 To check the charge status of the battery during DC charging disconnect the DC adapter from the accessory outlet and push the Battery Charge Level pushbutton Observe the battery charge indicator 4 When charging is complete remove the pow...

Page 8: ...supply is available 1 Turn power switch to ON the power indicator lights 2 Plug in appliance and operate as usual Make sure the 120 Volt AC Power Supply switch is in the OFF position when the unit is being recharged or stored Note The AC power supply shuts down automatically when the battery voltage level is too low If the green LED flashes a faulty condition such as an overload overheating or sho...

Page 9: ... The numbers on the Digital Display will blink 2 Press the HOUR Pushbutton until the correct hour displays cycling through from AM to PM 3 Press the MIN Pushbutton until the correct minute displays 4 Press the MEM CLOCK Pushbutton to save The unit automatically goes to alarm set up Simply press the MEM CLOCK Pushbutton twice to exit and save all changes without setting up an alarm time Setting Up ...

Page 10: ...hbutton again Programming Stations Into Memory Up to 10 stations can be programmed into memory Press the Radio ON OFF Pushbutton to turn the Radio ON Press the BAND ALERT Pushbutton to cycle through to the desired frequency AM or FM Use the TUNING Pushbuttons or to cycle up or down to the desired station Press and hold the MEM CLOCK Pushbutton until a blinking M appears on the Digital Display Pres...

Page 11: ...2 500 MHz 162 525 MHz 162 550MHz Broadcast range from the weather radio transmitter is approximately 40 miles The effective range depends on such things as terrain and quality of the receiver and indoor outdoor antenna Log onto http www nws noaa gov nwr nwrbro htm to see which frequency best serves your area All Hazard messages are Weather emergencies Chemical biological hazard Tornados Oil spill ...

Page 12: ...ng in a clockwise direction at a rate of one to two rotations per second for optimal charging Approximately one minute of hand cranking will yield up to 30 minutes of runtime at the single LED setting or up to 10 minutes of runtime at the 3 LED setting The Flashlight s ON OFF function and LED settings are controlled by the LED Selection pushbutton on the top of the Flashlight as follows Depress th...

Page 13: ...lers and retailers who sell automotive replacement lead acid batteries WARNINGS Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion Before disposing of the battery protect exposed terminals with heavy duty electrical tape to prevent shorting shorting can result in injury or fire Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode SPECIFICATIONS 12 Volt DC Specifica...

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Page 16: ...for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging adapters bulbs fuses and batteries damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauth...

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