4. OPERATION AS A PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY
4.1 Operation as a 12-volt DC Power Supply
NOTE: Make sure that the unit ‘s safety ON/OFF switch is ALWAYS in the OFF position when using the
12-volt DC accessory outlet.
1.Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12-volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle (See Figure 1, #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 DC APPLIANCES THAT DRAW MORE THAN 20 AMPS.
4.2 Estimated 12-Volt DC Usage Times
Table II shows the estimated 12-volt DC operation times when using a fully-charged system.
Table II — START-IT™ as a 12-Volt DC Power Supply
NOTE: ALL TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE, AND BASED UPON FULLY CHARGED UNIT.
4.3 Operation as a 110 Volt AC Power Supply
Use with VEC040 (50 Watt), VEC023 (175 Watt), or VEC024 (400 Watt) Maxx
®
Power Inverters
,
sold separately. For estimated usage times, see chart provided with inverter
.
1.Lift up the cover of the unit ‘s 12-volt DC cigarette lighter-type receptacle (See Figure 1, #1).
2.Insert the 12-volt DC plug from the power inverter into the receptacle on the unit.
3. Plug the appliance into the 110/120-volt AC receptacle on the inverter.
4. Switch on the inverter and appliance, and operate as usual.
APPLIANCE TYPE
ESTIMATED POWER ESTIMATED USAGE
CONSUMPTION (IN WATTS) TIME (IN HOURS)
CELL PHONE 1 120 hrs. Talk Time
FLUORESCENT LIGHT 4 30
RADIO, FAN, DEPTH FINDER 9 21
CAMCORDER, VCR, SPOTLIGHT 15 12
POWER TOOLS, BILGE PUMP 24 7
ELECTRIC COOLER 48 4
AIR COMPRESSOR, CAR VACUUM 80 1.5
10