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Powering the VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM From An External SLA Battery
It is possible to operate the
Vagabond Mini™ Lithium
from an external 12 volt
sealed lead acid (SLA) battery such as a car battery. Such usage is not optimal,
but may be practical in some applications. When operated from a 12V battery,
the battery fuel gauge will not provide an accurate indication of battery charge.
To connect the
Vagabond Mini™ Lithium
to an external 12V SLA battery, first
remove the VMB8.8A
Vagabond Mini™ Lithium
battery pack from the unit. You
can then prepare a suitable cable for connection: the cable will need connec-
tions for your SLA battery on one end and an Anderson connector on the other
end. Proper polarity must be observed, connecting red-to-red and black-to-
black. With the VMB8.8A
Vagabond Mini™ Lithium
battery pack removed, plug the
Anderson connector end of your cable into the back connector of the
Vagabond
Mini™ Lithium
where the VMB8.8A battery pack normally connects. While we do
not sell this type of cable, our tech help department can help you to properly
configure such a cable, walking you through the components needed. For
technical assistance, call us on our Toll Free Line at 1-800-443-5542, Monday
through Friday, from 9:00am to 5:00pm, CT.
The VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM Fuse
A single blade-type 30A fuse is located on the front panel of the inverter so that
you can check the fuse status and replace it if necessary. It is extremely unlikely
that the fuse will blow unless a fault (requiring factory service) should occur in
the inverter unit. If the fuse has blown and needs replacement, first turn the
system off and disconnect any flash units. Unplug the blown fuse and insert a
new one in its place. Replacement blade-type 30A fuses are available locally
at hardware, electronic and automotive stores. Please contact our Customer
Service team if you have any questions about the fuse, or if you experience any
problems or need any assistance.
The VAGABOND MINI™ LITHIUM USB Outlet
For your convenience, a 0.5A USB port has been included on the front panel of
the inverter. This port can be used for charging devices with a USB cable con-
nection (such as cell phones, mp3 players, etc.). The LED should shine orange
when the system is first powered on and it should stay lit unless a USB device
that draws more than .5A is connected.
