Vec024 owner’s manual & warranty information this manual contains important information regarding safety, operation, maintenance and storage of this product. Before use, read and understand all cautions, warnings, instructions and product labels, plus your vehicle’s battery manufacturer guidelines. ...
2 2 important safety instructions to ensure reliable service, your power inverter must be installed and used properly. Please read the installation and operating instructions thoroughly prior to installation and use. Pay particular attention to the warning and caution statements in this manual. The ...
3 contents 1. Introduction ..........................................................4 2. Controls, indicators and connectors ..................4,5 3. How your inverter works ..............................................5 3.1 principal of operation .....................................................
4 4 1. Introduction your new vector maxx 400 sst inverter is one in a series of the mostadvanced dc to ac inverters available today. With proper careandappropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, rv or boat. The maxx 400 sst supplies 400 watts of continuous po...
5 figure 1 figure 2 3. How your vector inverter works the inverter converts low voltage dc (direct current) from a battery or other power source to standard 110 volt ac (alternating current) household power. 3.1 principle of operation the inverter converts power in two stages. The first stage is a d...
3.2 the maxx sst 400 watt output waveform the ac output waveform of the maxx 400 sst is known as “modified sine wave”. It is a waveform that has characteristics similar to the sine wave shape of utility power. This type of waveform is suitable for most ac loads, including linear and switching power ...
7 example: if a load is rated at 400 watts ac, the power source must be able to deliver: 400 divided by 10 = 40 amperes caution: the maxx 400 sst must be connected only to batteries with a nominal output voltage of 12 volts. The unit will not operate from a 6 volt battery and will sustain permanent ...
8 8 3. Connect the red cable to the red post marked “(+)” on the back of the inverter. Connect the battery clip to the positive terminal of the battery. 4. Check to be sure that all connections between battery clips and terminals are secure. Direct hardwiring to power source: use #10 awg wire if the...
9 4.3 connection to load the maxx 400 sst is equipped with dual standard north american ac power receptacles. Plug the cord from the equipment you wish to operate into the ac receptacle(s). The green led indicator lights to indicate that the inverter is functioning. Make sure the combined load requi...
10 10 air circulation around the unit. Do not place items on or over the inverter during operation. A fan is helpful if the inverter is operating at maximum power outputs for extended periods of time. The unit will shut down if the internal temperature exceeds operating temperatures. The unit will r...
11 every 2 to 3 hours to recharge the battery system. This will guard against any unexpected shut-down of the equipment and will ensure that there is always sufficient battery capacity to start the vehicle’s engine. The inverter will sound it’s alarm when dc voltage drops to 10.6 volt. The inverter ...
12 12 recharged. The user should stop operation of the electronic device at this time since the inverter will shut down automatically shortly thereafter, when the battery voltage drops to 10 volts. Start your engine to recharge the battery. If the low voltage alarm sounds when the battery is fully c...
13 8. Troubleshooting guide: table 1 - inverter power switch turned on trouble/ indication possible cause suggested remedy no ac output – dc input below 10 volts recharge or replace red led lit battery no ac output – excessive appliance reduce load-wait for red led lit load-thermal shutdown inverter...
14 14 9. Fuse replacement if external fuses blow, (or breakers trip), then there is a short or overload in the dc wiring. Find and fix the problem before replacing the fuses (or resetting the breaker). After fuse replacement, reconnect the inverter. This power inverter is equipped with multiple inte...
15 purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase without additional charge. The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users. Vector manufacturing, ltd. Will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail...
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