Vector 022apc User Manual

3.2

12 VOLT DC CHARGING

1. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging adapter into a 12 Volt DC accessory

receptacle on the vehicle or boat.

2. Insert the plug at the other end of this charging adapter into the 12 Volt DC

accessory socket receptacle on the front of the unit.

3. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when Charge Switch

Indicator Button is pressed. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.

4. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.

3.3

ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE

Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the

expected number of discharge/recharge cycles.

Table I - Estimated Battery Life between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)

1

1000+

5

700+

10

500+

4.

OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY

1. Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 Volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).

2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.

3. Switch on the appliance, and operate as usual.

Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully

charged system.

Table II - VECTOR® as a 12 Volt DC Power Supply

Cell phone

1

120 (talk time)

Fluorescent light

4

40

Radio, fan, depth finder

9

24

Camcorder, VCR, spotlight

15

14

Power tools, bilge pump

24

10

Car vacuum

80

2

 ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED UNIT.

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