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3.2 12 VOLT DC CHARGING
1. Insert one end of the DC/DC charging adapter into a 12 volt DC accessory
receptacle on the vehicle or boat.
2. Insert the plug at the other end of this charging adapter into the 12 volt DC
accessory socket receptacle on the front of the unit.
3. Charge the unit until the green FULL indicator lights when charge switch
Indicator Button is pressed. DO NOT EXCEED 3-4 HOURS MAXIMUM.
4. When charging is completed, remove the power cord and store in a safe place.
3.3 ESTIMA
TED BATTERY LIFE
Table I shows the relationship of the frequency of use between recharging and the
expected number of discharge/recharge cycles.
Table I - Estimated battery life between recharges (lifetime of unit’s battery)
U
SE RECHARGES
1 1000+
5 700+
10 500+
4. OPERATION AS A 12 VOLT PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
1. Lift up the cover of the unit’s 12 volt DC accessory receptacle (See Figure 1).
2. Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Switch on the appliance, and operate as usual.
CAUTION:
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT TO OPERATE APPLIANCES THAT DRAW
MORE THAN 20 AMPS DC
Table II shows the estimated 12 volt DC operation time when using a fully
charged system.
Table II - VECTORWOODS™ as a 12 volt DC Power Supply
Appliance Estimated Power Usage Operating Time
(Watts) (hours)
Cell phone 1 120 (talk time)
Fluorescent light 4 40
Radio, fan, depth finder 9 24
Camcorder, VCR, spotlight 15 14
Power tools, bilge pump 24 10
Car vacuum 80 2
NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND BASED UPON A FULLY CHARGED UNIT.