1 vec031pob 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 guideli...
2 important information 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 caution st...
3 contents 1. Introduction ............................................................ 4 2. How your vector inverter works .................................. 4,5 2.1 principle of operation ................................................ 4,5 2.2 vector power-on-board™ 400 output waveform .............
4 1. Introduction your new vector® power-on-board™ 400 inverter is one in a series of the most advanced dc to ac inverters available today. With proper care and appropriate usage, it will give you years of dependable service in your car, truck, rv or boat. The power-on-board™ 400 supplies 400 watts ...
5 figure 1 principle of operation 2.2 the power-on-board™ 400 output waveform the ac output waveform of the power-on-board™ 400 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 l...
6 3. Installation 3.1 power source requirements the power source must provide between 11 and 14.5 volts dc and must be able to supply the necessary current to operate the load. The power source may be a battery or a well-regulated dc power supply. To obtain a rough estimate of the current (in ampere...
7 caution: reverse polarity connection will result in a blown fuse and may cause permanent damage to the inverter. Connecting to a power source using provided cables: if the inverter is to be used for extended periods at power levels above 150 watts, direct connection to the power source is recommen...
8 8. Insert a 40 amp fuse in the fuse holder. 9. Test the inverter by turning it on and plugging in a 100 watt lamp or equipment. 10.If the inverter is not properly operating, then refer to the trouble- shooting sections of this manual. Caution: loose connectors may cause overheated wires and melted...
9 3.5 placement of the inverter for best operating results, the inverter should be placed on a flat sur- face, such as the ground, car floor or seat, or other solid surface. A power cord measuring 3 feet (1.0 meter) has been provided for easy positioning of the inverter. The inverter should only be ...
10 wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some televisions, may require 2 to 6 times their wattage rating to start up. The most demand- ing in this category are those that start under load, such as compressors and pumps. Testing is the only definitive way to determine whether a specific load c...
11 over voltage protection - the power-on-board™ 400 will automatically shut down when the input voltage exceeds 15 volts dc. Short circuit protection - reverse polarity or a short circuit condition will usually result in the fuse being blown. Immediately disconnect the shorted load and replace the ...
12 television interference: the vector power-on-board™ 400 is shielded to minimize interference with tv signals. However, in some instances, some interference may still be visible, particularly with weak tv signals. Try the following corrective measures: • position the inverter as far as possible fr...
13 table 1 - inverter power switch turned on con’t trouble/indication possible cause suggested remedy motorized power tool purely inductive load make the load not purely does not operate at inductive. Operate an correct speed incandescent lamp at same time as motor television/radio snow in picture, ...
14 120 day/2 year limited warranty program this limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product, and it sets forth all the responsibilities of vector manufacturing, ltd., regarding this product. There are no other warranties, other than those described herein. This vector manuf...
15 if your problem is not covered by this warranty, call our technical support department at (954) 584-4446 for general repair information and charges if applicable. State law rights: this warranty gives you specific legal rights. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty ...
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