Vector power city vec029acy User Manual

6.2   LANTERN OPERATION DETATCHED FROM MAIN UNIT

The lantern may be removed for use away from the main unit by first sliding the top latch back 

and then lifting the Lantern. as shown in Figure 8.

A barrel connector near the spring contacts on the back of the Lantern accepts either the AC 

recharge or DC inverter power cable’s lantern extension cord. If there is a current applied through 

the barrel receptacle, and the lantern’s on/oFF switch is on, the Lantern will light.

6.2.1   LANTERN OPERATION FROM DC SOURCE

The lantern can be powered from the main unit using the inverter power cable with attached 

lantern extension cord. This allows great flexibility in positioning the lantern during tire inflation 

and during under-the-hood inspections. (See Figure 9) If an alternative 12 volt DC source is avail-

able, the lantern can be powered from a standard 12 volt accessory socket. The lantern draws 

11 watts so operation from an automobile battery is very efficient. With a full charge, a typical 

auto battery can power the lantern from 40 to 60 hours.

6.2.2   LANTERN OPERATION 120V WITH AC RECHARGE ADAPTER

The AC recharger can be directly connected to the  

lantern using the barrel receptacle on the lantern. 

The Lantern can be powered using the AC recharge  

Adapter if household AC power is available. Powering  

the lantern from an AC source preserves the charge on  

the main unit’s internal battery. 

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