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REPLACING THE BATTERY in the Vagabond
TM
II:
As all batteries become exhausted with age and use, the B20A battery may be easily replaced by the user.
Batteries (for replacement needs or on-location backups) are available for purchase on our website and by
phone.
Ensure that the Vagabond
1.
TM
II system is turned OFF.
Disconnect any flash units / power packs and the
battery charging cord.
Remove the battery cover.
2.
Grip the center of the orange battery cover (labeled “BATTERY”) and lift it
up and straight out.
Disconnect the inverter-to-battery cables from the battery.
3.
With the cover removed, the black, rect-
angular battery and battery cables are exposed. The black (-) cable is connected to the bolt on the cor-
responding black-plated left side of the battery, while the red (+) cable is connected on the corresponding
red-plated right side (both are connected with ring terminals). Starting with the red cable on top of the
battery, unscrew the bolt and remove from the threaded terminal, making sure to keep the split and flat
washers on the bolt. Follow the same procedure with the black cable.
4. Remove the exhausted battery from the carrying bag.
Gripping both sides of the battery, lift it up and
straight out of the bag.
5. Install the new, replacement battery.
Slide the new battery inside the carrying bag, allowing the battery
to fit snugly inside the orange battery tray located in the bottom of the bag. When installed correctly, the
B20A battery should be facing the inverter (and the front of the bag). The red and black connection bolts
should be in the bottom right and left corners respectively with the “NON-SPILLABLE BATTERY” label
facing the inverter.
6. Reconnect the battery cable and replace the battery cover.
Reconnect the cables to the threaded
battery terminals, connecting red to red and black to black. Make sure battery terminal bolts are snug and
as a precaution, double-check the cable ends going to the inverter to ensure they are securely connected.
With the new battery connected, replace the orange battery cover.
REPLACING THE FUSES in the Vagabond
TM
II:
On the Vagabond
TM
II there are two blade-type 30A fuses located on the bottom of the inverter. You can check
the status of these fuses and easily replace them if necessary.
First, ensure that the Vagabond
TM
II system is turned off, then simply unplug the blown fuse and insert a fresh
one in its place.
Replacement blade-type 30A fuses are available at hardware stores, Radio Shack and auto parts stores.
Using A Car or Other AUXILIARY BATTERY with the Vagabond
TM
II Inverter:
The Vagabond
TM
II internal battery (B20A) arrives already connected to the inverter (PSI900GF). To use an auxiliary battery, you will need to discon-
nect the battery cables and use the provided auxiliary battery cables to connect the inverter to your car’s battery.
Note: Connecting your Vagabond
TM
II inverter to your car’s battery (or other auxiliary battery) will not recharge the Vagabond
TM
II B20A battery. Connecting the inverter to an auxiliary
battery with the provided cables allows you to use an auxiliary battery instead of the Vagabond
TM
II internal battery.
Lifted Battery Cover
Battery Exposed (Cover Removed)
Red (+) Battery Cable Connection
Battery / Battery Cover and Base
SPLIT
Washer
FLAT
Washer
RING
Terminal
(on cable)
BOLT
Fuses (on bottom of inverter)
