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Page 2 - Important Safety Instructions

2 Important Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings, Cautions and Notes before operating ElectroMate™. Warnings alert the user to hazardous conditions that can cause personal injury. Cautions alert the user to conditions that can cause property damage. Notes are important operational in...

Page 3 - Contents

3 Contents 1. INTRODUCTION --------------------------------------------------------------- 4 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION ----------------------------------------------- 5,6,7 2.1 Additional Key Features ---------------------------------------------- 72.2 Applications -------------------------------------...

Page 4 - FIGURE 1

4 1. INTRODUCTION Congratulations on selecting the Vector ElectroMate™ Model VEC097 Auxiliary AC/DC Power System. ElectroMate is an advanced power and jump-start system with unique features that set it far above the value and utility of ordinary jump-starters, portable tire compressors and auxiliary...

Page 5 - GENERAL DESCRIPTION; FIGURE 2

5 2. GENERAL DESCRIPTION This advanced system design is ideal for emergencies and can also enhance your fun by powering AC or DC appliances on the road, field location, in the garage and at the campsite. Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure best performance and avoid damage to the s...

Page 6 - Jump-Start Cables and Protection; FIGURE 3

6 BATTERYCLAMPS CHARGERSTORAGEHATCH Jump-Start Cables and Protection ElectroMate is equipped with extra heavy duty 78 inch (2 meters) long, 9mm 2 diameter cables and heavy duty clamps. The cable storage area and cables are shown in Figure 3. To release clamps from unit squeeze handles. FIGURE 3 FIGU...

Page 7 - Additional Key Features

7 For excellent light distribution, the light can be hooked onto the cross member o f t h e e x t e n d e d h a n d l e . T h e f l u o r e s c e n t l i g h t c a n b e c o m p l e t e l y removed from the Main Unit’s storage channel and powered from any DC accessory socket in vehicle, vessel or po...

Page 8 - Using ElectroMateTM as a Jump-Start System; Read all Warnings, Cautions and Notes carefully before using this

8 NOTE: Other appliances may also be used with the ElectroMate as long as they do not exceed the 30 ampere DC limit of the units’ cigarette lighter type socket or the 1800 watt AC limit of the power inver ter. Call Vector toll-free (866) 584-4446 for information on Vector AC and DC appliances. READ ...

Page 9 - USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY; FIGURE 5; Inverter Operation

9 4. USE AS A 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY WA R N I N G : NEVER INSERT A CIGARETTE LIGHTER IN ELECTROMATE’S ACCESSORY SOCKET. 1. Lift up the cover of one of the 12 Volt DC Accessory Sockets. 2. Insert the 12 VOLT DC plug from the appliance into the Accessory Socket. 3. Switch on the appliance, a...

Page 10 - FIGURE 6

10 simulates a short to ground and pops the breaker. This turns off the outlets. Pressing the RESET button allows the outlets to turn on and provide power. Use with Appliances Make sure the AC appliance can operate on 110/120 Volts, 60 Hz AC modified sine wave (MSW) as most appliances sold in the US...

Page 12 - that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. The switch and clamp; Operating Tips; overloaded and will restart once the overload is removed.; Troubleshooting the Inverter; the power inverter again.; FIGURE 7

12 AIR HOSE COOLING FAN DC PLUG ANALOGPRESSUREGAUGE ON/OFFSWITCH TIRE CHUCK DC CORDSTORAGEHATCH SAFE - Do not use the inverter near flammable materials or in any location that may accumulate flammable fumes or gases. The switch and clamp connections can cause sparks. 5.6 Operating Tips Rated versus ...

Page 14 - Inflating Items Without a a Tire Stem; Recharging ElectroMate

14 6.5 Inflating Items Without a a Tire Stem Three inflation adapters are stored in the compressor’s DC Cord Storage Hatch. Select and connect the appropriate adapter to the compressor’s tire chuck. Insert the adapter into the item to be inflated. Turn on the compressor using the On/Off Switch. Infl...

Page 15 - AC Recharge; DC Recharge

15 8.1 AC Recharge Recharge requires the use of the supplied VEC077EM Automatic Battery Charger. The charger must be powered from a 110 volt AC, 60 Hz North American standard household AC receptacle. Typical recharge time is ten hours CAUTION: NEVER OPERATE THE VEC077EM CHARGER FROM ELECTROMATE’S PO...

Page 17 - Appendix A – Battery Installation; MAKE SURE THE RED (POSITIVE) CABLE CONNECTS TO THE

17 11. Specifications: Jump-Start Clamps ..................................................... 400 Amps - Heavy Duty Copper Jumper Cables ........................................................................... 9mm 2 Welding Cable Battery .................................. User-Supplied 12 Volt, ...

Page 18 - Appendix B; Extending Operating Time; battery without securing them first. Cover any battery terminals.; Appendix A – Battery Installation Con’t

18 Appendix B Extending Operating Time Longer operating time can be realized by connecting ElectroMate to an exter- nal battery. The external battery will combine the Ampere Hour hour ratings of connected batteries. If your original configuration contains an 80 ampere hour rated battery, connecting ...

Page 19 - Troubleshooting – Appendix C

19 Troubleshooting – Appendix C SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Inverter Alarm Sounds Low battery voltage Check Battery Level Display and recharge battery if low Inverter will not operate Battery below 10.0 Volts Charge battery No LEDs lit Inverter shuts down, Overloaded inverter Reduce AC ...

Page 20 - 446 for general repair information and charges if applicable.; TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT:; Contact Vector Manufacturing

20 © 2002 VECTOR MANUFACTURING, Ltd. FT. LAUDERDALE, FL 33312 MADE IN CHINA 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM This Vector Manufacturing, Ltd. product is warranted, to the original purchaser only, to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for One Year from the date of purchase withou...