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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Controls and Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
How This Inverter Works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
MAXX SST
®
Soft Start Technology
®
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Power Source Requirements and Runtimes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Rated Versus Actual Current Draw of Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation of the 115 Volt AC Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operation of the USB Power Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Protective Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fuse Replacement (DC Accessory Adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Common Audio/Visual Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Fault LED Lights/Alert Buzzer Sounds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Common Power Output Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the
VEC 415 100 Watt Slim Power Inverter with
USB Charging Port.
This inverter can be used to operate personal electronics and
mobile office equipment, such as: laptop computers, digital/video cameras, MP3
players, cell phones, PDAs, and more. It can also be used to recharge 110/120 volt
AC devices that have an appropriate recharging adapter with a standard North
American two- or three-prong plug.
Please read this User’s Manual carefully before use to ensure optimum performance
and to avoid damage to this product.
FEATURES
• 100 watts output
• MAXX SST
®
Soft Start Technology
®
• Plug and play
• Electronic circuit protection prevents damage due to overload/insufficient ventilation
(overheat condition)
• Low-battery protection — unit automatically shuts down when battery discharges
below 10.7 volts
• Automotive and airplane 12 volt DC adapters
• 5 volt DC USB power port
• Manual ON/OFF Pushbutton with Bi-color Power/Fault LED
• Audible fault warning
• Compact size, efficient and quiet
• Convenient carrying case
• Airplane Adapter
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