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Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; CAUTION statements in this manual. The CAUTION statements advise; IMPORTANT CABLE INFORMATION

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 ...

Page 3 - CONTENTS

3 CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................................................4 2. CONTROLS, INDICATORS AND CONNECTORS ..................4,53. HOW YOUR INVERTER WORKS ..............................................5 3.1 Principal of Operation ......................................................

Page 5 - HOW YOUR VECTOR INVERTER WORKS; PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION; high voltage DC into 110 volts, 60 Hz AC.; FIGURE 3; - Principle of Operation

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...

Page 6 - INSTALLATION; POWER SOURCE REQUIREMENTS

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 ...

Page 7 - CONNECTION TO POWER SOURCE; Connecting to Power Source Using 12 volt DC Plug:

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 ...

Page 8 - Direct Hardwiring to Power Source:

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...

Page 10 - OPERATING TIPS; RATED VERSUS ACTUAL CURRENT DRAW OF EQUIPMENT; loads of the same wattage rating. Induction motors, as well as some; BATTERY OPERATING TIME; can be expected. In most instances, 5 to 10 hours of operating time is

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...

Page 11 - PROTECTIVE FEATURES OF THE INVERTER

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 ...

Page 12 - COMMON PROBLEMS

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...

Page 13 - TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE:; TABLE 1 - INVERTER POWER SWITCH TURNED ON

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...

Page 14 - FUSE REPLACEMENT; reached by calling toll free 866-584-5504. You may also contact us by; SPECIFICATIONS; YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM

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...

Page 15 - WARRANTY REGISTRATION

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...