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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Main Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
AC and DC Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Viewing Battery Charge Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
120 Volt AC Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
12 Volt DC Charging/Recharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the 2-LED Area Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Using the Air Compressor/Inflator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inflating Products With a Valve Stem Using the Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Inflating Products Without a Valve Stem Using the Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Using the Inflator/Deflator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacement Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Replacement/Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
DC Plug Fuse Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on purchasing the
VEC280 Rechargeable Inflator/ Spotlight
.
This unit features a powerful quartz halogen Spotlight, long lasting, 2-LED Area Light,
High Pressure/High Volume Inflator Combo and 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply.
It uses two powerful, proven-technology, rechargeable, non-spillable, sealed, lead
acid batteries for years of dependable use. It was designed to be the most versatile
and practical inflator/light for travel, camping, picnicking, tailgate parties and
boating. Extremely rugged construction protects the unit from most vibration and
shock damage. It is water and dust resistant.
FEATURES
• Powerful, pre-focused, replaceable quartz halogen spotlight
• Long-life, 2-LED, ultra bright area light
• 12 volt DC accessory outlet
• Built-in air compressor/inflator with pressure gauge, hoses and adapters
• Replaceable sealed lead acid battery
• Built-in 120 volt AC charger
• Fused 12 volt DC charging adapter
• Detachable storage bag
• LED battery charge level indicators
• Protective rubber safety guard (bezel) around lens
• Molded high-impact case is tough and durable
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. This limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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