Black & Decker VEC054D- Manual

Page 2 - All visitors should be kept at a distance from work area.; Minimum Gage for Cord Sets

1 GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL APPLIANCES READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read all instructions before operating product. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS Don’t use appliances in...

Page 3 - SAFETY GUIDELINES / DEFINITIONS; may result in property damage.; RISK OF UNSAFE OPERATION.; IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:; to the road may result in a serious accident.

• EXTENSION CORDS. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a dropin line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The accompanying table sho...

Page 4 - IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION:; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; COMPACT POWER INVERTER MODEL VEC054D.; INTRODUCTION; Thank you for purchasing the; Compact Power Inverter.; Please read this Instruction; FEATURES; Built-in Automatic Safety Features include:; Front View Diagram

3 IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION: Substantial power loss and reduced battery operating time results from inverters installed with cables that arenot able to supply full power. Symptoms of low battery power can result from cables that are either excessivelylong or an insufficient gauge. Marine installat...

Page 5 - Modified Sine Wave and Sine Wave Comparison; INPUT FROM

• Overload and over-temperature shutdown activated if AC output exceeds rated watts• AC short-circuit shutdown• Low voltage audible alarm (sounds at 10.5 volts input)• Low-voltage shutdown (activates at 10.0 volts DC)• High-input voltage shutdown (activates at above 15.5 volts DC)MAXX SST™ uses a 12...

Page 6 - APPLIANCE POWER CONSUMPTION; CAUTIONS; APPLIANCE CONSUMPTION IN AMPS AND WATTS CHART; APPLIANCE; Laptop Computer

APPLIANCE POWER CONSUMPTION MAXX SST™ inverters are ideal for powering:• Lights• TVs and TV/DVD (VCR) combinations units• Radio receivers/transceivers and stereo systems• Computers and peripheral equipment• Refrigerator/freezers• Small microwave ovens• Household appliances• Dry and/or wet/dry vacuum...

Page 7 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Appliance Consumption in Amps and Watts Chart (continued) APPLIANCE AMPS@ WATTS@ 120VAC 120VAC 10-Speed Blender 2.93 352 Belt Sander 3.11 374 3/8" Reversible Drill 3.20 385 Household Food Processor 3.30 396 Computer and Monitor 3.66 440 Portable Vacuum 4.21 506 8-Cup Coffee Maker 5.04 605 Electr...

Page 8 - Determining Battery Size; inverter. To do this, read the labels on the equipment to be operated.; Runtime

safely operated. The equipment that needs the highest starting wattage are pumps and compressors that startunder load. This equipment can be safely tested. If an overload is detected, the inverters will simply shut downuntil the overload situation is corrected. Use the front panel switch to turn OFF...

Page 9 - Protective Features; CAUTION; INSTALLATION; Battery Operating Times

Note: All operating time curves assume permanent installation with the appropriate DC input wire (See the“Specifications” section of this Instruction Manual) and a full charge on the batteries. For example, as shown in the above graph, using a 400 A/h battery (batteries), if the average power usage ...

Page 10 - exceed the inverter’s wattage rating.; Marine Applications; PROCEDURE

3. At least three inches of clearance from other objects is maintained for cooling airflow;4. The unit is not exposed to direct heat, sunlight or to explosive or flammable fumes; and5. The unit is as close to the DC power source as possible. Never connect the chassis ground wire from the inverter to...

Page 11 - Permanent Installation; of this Instruction Manual) for chasis ground connection

Permanent Installation For permanent installation to heavy-duty battery power you will need:• Two cables (as indicated in the “Specifications” section)• Terminals to fit cable ends and stud terminals to inverter• Hardware and battery connector to connect cables to the battery bank • A single length ...

Page 12 - Do not connect this; Connection To Load; WARNING; Operating Tips

13. Connect the stripped, soldered (longer) end of the positive (+) cable to the red stud marked (+) on the inverter and tighten the retaining nut. 14. Connect the stripped, soldered end of the negative (–) cable to the black stud marked (–) on the inverter and tighten the retaining nut. 15. Connect...

Page 13 - Trouble/Indication Possible

TROUBLESHOOTING Common Audio/Visual Problems Resetting the Unit After over-voltage or thermal automatic shutdown, the VEC054D will reset automatically. To reset all other units,turn the ON/OFF Power Switch to the “OFF” position, then back “ON.” Fault Protection and Troubleshooting Guide INVERTER POW...

Page 14 - attempt fuse replacement.; Preventive Maintenance; Accessories; or visit; FULL TWO-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY; FREE WARNING LABEL REPLACEMENT:; 986 for a free replacement.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE Storage 1. Ideal storage temperature range is 50-68°F (10-20°C).2. Store and use the inverter in a cool, dry place with adequate ventilation.3. Avoid locations that are exposed to heating units, radiators, direct sunlight or excessive humidity or dampness. Fuse Replacement This ...

Page 15 - SPECIFICATIONS

SPECIFICATIONS Maximum continuous power: 2000 watts Surge capacity (peak power): 4000 watts Output voltage range: 105-125 volts Output frequency: 58-62 Hz Output voltage: 110/120 VAC, 60 Hz Maximum efficiency: >_ 87% Full load efficiency: >_ 82% No load current draw: >1.0 amp Over voltage s...