Vector VEC128R Camping Equipment User Manual


 
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
2. FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1,2
3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
4. RECHARGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
4.1 AC Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
4.2 DC Recharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
5. MAINTENANCE/PARTS REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
6. SPOTLIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6.1 SPOTLIGHT Bulb Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
6.2 Spotlight Bulb Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
7. LANTERN TUBE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7.1 Fluorescent Tube Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
7.2 Fluorescent Tube Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
8. FUSE REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
9. BATTERY REPLACEMENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6,7
9.1 Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
9.2 Battery Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
10. SAFE BATTERY DISPOSAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
11. SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
WARRANTIES
CAUTIONS:
DO NOT SUBMERGE IN WATER. This unit is not waterproof—
it is water resistant.
Do not recharge with other than supplied AC and
DC Recharge Adapters.
Do not overcharge battery.
Do not operate lights while AC recharging—this can damage
the AC recharger.
This spotlight produces high levels of heat when
operating—DO NOT TOUCH THE SPOTLIGHT LENS
WHEN THE SPOTLIGHT IS ON.
Keep spotlight lens away from combustible materials
when spotlight is On.
This light is not a toy—keep away from children
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9.1 BATTERY REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Press the tab on the lower part of the Battery Compartment Cover while
lifting the cover.
2. Fully remove the cover and set it aside.
3. Carefully move the battery towards the opening of the compartment.
4. Using a long nose pliers, carefully rock each spade terminal and remove
them from the Battery Spade Lug Terminals. Note the colors of the attached
wires and which terminal they were connected to.
5. Fully remove the battery and set it aside.
6. Follow Safe Battery Disposal instructions
9.2 BATTERY INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Partially insert the new battery in the compartment in the same position as
the old battery was.
2. Using the long nose pliers, attach the Spade Connectors to their respective
Battery Spade Terminals. Check to ensure they are fully connected.
3. Push battery back into compartment.
4. Replace cover and slide downward until the tab snaps into place.
5. Momentarily check operation of the spotlight and lantern for proper operation.
6. Recharge the battery using either the AC or DC Recharge Adapter.
10. SAFE BA
TTERY DISPOSAL
Contains a maintenance-free, sealed, non-spillable, lead acid battery, which
must be disposed of properly. Recycling is required; contact your local authority
for information. Failure to comply with local, state and federal regulations can
result in fines or imprisonment. Sealed lead batteries must be recycled or
disposed of properly. Most automotive battery retailers will accept any lead-
acid battery for recycling.
BATTERY DISPOSAL WARNINGS
Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion.
Before disposing the battery, protect exposed terminals with heavy-duty
electrical tape to prevent shorting (shorting can result in injury or fire).
Do not expose battery to fire or intense heat as it may explode.
11. SPECIFICATIONS
Spotlight Bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .H-3 Series, 12 volt, proprietary
Lantern Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Watt, Fluorescent, proprietary
Battery . . . .Maintenance free, sealed lead acid 12 volt, 2.5 Amp Hour
Fuse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Ampere
Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.6 lbs. (1.63 kg)
Dimensions
SPOTLIGHT POSITION 13.5" HX7.5" DX5.5" W
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(3.42 mm x 1.9 mm x 1.4 mm)
LANTERN POSITION 11.2" HX8" DX5.5" W
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .(2.85 mm x 2.03 mm x 1.4 mm)
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