TrailTracker Sport Lantern Weather Radio
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1. 6 Battery Replacement Disposal 6 Specifications 7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the VEC1198POB TrailTracker Sport Lantern Weather Radio Please read this guide carefully before use to ensure optimum performance and to avoid damage to the unit FEATURES Powerful fluorescent lantern Ultra bright 6 LED Backup Light Portable 12 volt DC power for mobile phone charging only AM FM and Weather Band radio with automatic NOAA Weather Emergency Alert System Telescoping antenna 12 volt DC and Detachable 12 Volt Battery Pack powered DC adapter included Rechargeable internal backup Ni MH battery Hand Crank Dynamo and 120 Volt AC Adapter included to recharge backup batteries Battery Charge Level and Charging Indicators Collapsible Handle Hanging Hook Protective cage VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page iv 3 POWER SUPPLY The unit can be powered in two ways 1 12 volt DC power source 12 Volt DC Adapter included with the unit or 2 Detachable 3Ah 12 volt Battery Pack supplied When no other power source is available the rechargeable Internal Backup Battery allows the2. 3 Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter 3 Using the Dynamo Hand Crank 4 Using Battery Power 4 Operating the Lantern 4 Operating the AM FM Radio 4 Operating the Weather Radio 4 Operating the LED Backup Light 5 Using the 12 Volt DC Portable Power Supply 5 Care and Maintenance 5 Cleaning 5 Replacement Parts 5 12 Volt DC Adapter Plug Fuse Replacement 5 Bulb Replacement
3. 1 Insert the gold tipped 12 Volt DC Charging Adapter end plug into the vehicle s 12 volt DC accessory outlet 2 Insert the silver tipped end plug into the unit s 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet 3 Charge until the green High LED lights when the Charge Level Pushbutton on Detachable Battery Pack is pressed Note Always unplug the 12 Volt DC Adapter cord from your vehicle s accessory outlet BEFORE removing the plug from the unit 2 Control and Function Guide TELESCOPING ANTENNA CHARGE LEVEL INDICATOR LEDS CHARGE LEVEL PUSHBUTTON SPEAKER FLUORESCENT BULB 12 VOLT DC ACCESSORY OUTLET LED BACKUP LIGHT BASE OF LANTERN LANTERN ON OFF PUSHBUTTON BACKUP LIGHT ON OFF PUSHBUTTON CHARGING INDICATOR FOR INTERNAL BACK UP BATTERY DYNAMO HAND CRANK INDICATOR 12 VOLT DETACHABLE BATTERY PACK COLLAPSABLE HANDLE HANGING HOOK DYNAMO HAND CRANK WHEN COLLAPSED SEE BELOW DYNAMO HAND CRANK ALERT LED INDICATOR RADIO TUNER KNOB RADIO BAND STATION DISPLAY ALARM LOCK LED INDICATOR RADIO POWER INDICATOR LED ALERT ON OFF PUSHBUTTON RADIO BAND SELECTOR OFF AM FM WX VOLUME CONTROL KNOB ALARM LOCK ON OFF PUSHBUTTON POWER CHARGING PORT VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page 2 5 OPERATING THE LED BACKUP LIGHT The LED Backup Light in the lantern base is controlled by the LED Light ON OFF Pushbutton on the back of the unit See the Control and Function Gu
4. Radio and LED Backup Light to operate The Dynamo Hand Crank and 120 Volt AC Adapter can be used to recharge the Internal Backup Battery Note The Lantern and 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet can be powered by the Removable Battery and 12 Volt DC Adapter ONLY They cannot be powered solely by the Backup Battery or the 120 Volt AC Adapter CAUTIONS Before first use the unit s Internal Backup Battery should be charged for a full 15 hours using the 120 Volt AC Adapter The Internal Backup Battery is not user accessible The Internal Backup Battery can only be used to power the Radio and LED Backup Light Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter The 120 Volt AC Adapter recharges both the Internal Backup Battery and the Detachable 12 Volt Battery Pack 1 Plug the 120 Volt AC Adapter s barrel connector into the Power Charging Port on the Detachable Battery Pack 2 Insert the Pack into the unit to charge the Internal Backup Battery 3 Plug the 120 Volt AC Adapter s plug into any standard 120 volt AC wall outlet 4 Charge until the green High LED lights Note Charge the Internal Backup Power System Battery for a full 15 hours before first use Recharge it regularly so the unit is always ready for emergency use Using the 12 Volt DC Adapter The 12 Volt DC Adapter recharges both the Internal Backup Power System battery and the removable 12 volt battery pack and if no other power source is available powers all of the unit s features
5. 504 to order this part The Internal Backup Power System Battery should last the life of the unit In the event it needs replacing it is recommended that the unit be returned to manufacturer Contact Vector Customer Service toll free at 866 584 5504 Battery Disposal This unit contains a sealed lead acid battery and Ni MH battery and should be disposed of properly For more information on recycling batteries call toll free 800 822 8837 WARNING Do not dispose of the battery in fire as this may result in an explosion Before disposing of 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 FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4 VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page 6
6. TrailTracker Sport Lantern Weather Radio Hand Crank Rechargeable Backup Power AM FM Weather Radio Plus DC Power VEC1198POB USER S MANUAL amp WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY USER MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS INSTRUCTIONAL MANUAL THIS MANUAL CONTAINS IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE OPERATION AND WARRANTY OF THIS PRODUCT PLEASE RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE www vectormfg com 4140 S W 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 Toll Free 866 584 5504 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY PROGRAM This limited warranty program is the only one that applies to this product and it sets forth all the responsibilities of Vector Manufacturing regarding this product There is no other warranty other than those described herein Any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose on this product is limited in duration to the duration of this warranty This Vector Manufacturing 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 without additional charge The warranty does not extend to subsequent purchasers or users Manufacturer will not be responsible for any amount of damage in excess of the retail purchase price of the product under any circumstances Incidental and consequential damages are specifically excluded from coverage under this warranty This produc
7. ate 12 Volt DC power cord use is unavailable the tube Lantern will power off The Radio and LED Backup Lights will continue to operate as long as Hand Crank backup battery source is utilized OPERATING THE AM FM RADIO See the Control and Function Guide on page 2 to locate referenced controls knobs and selectors Slide the AM FM WX Selector to the desired frequency the AM or FM position Turn the Radio Tuner Knob to select the desired station Extend the built in Radio Antenna and adjust for best reception Adjust the volume using the Volume Control Knob To turn the Radio OFF simply slide the AM FM WX Selector to the OFF position OPERATING THE WEATHER RADIO Slide the AM FM WX Selector to the WX Weather Band position With the ALERT ON OFF Pushbutton OFF turn the Radio Tuner Knob to select the NOAA station with the strongest signal Extend the built in Radio Antenna and adjust for best reception Adjust the volume using the Volume Control Knob Press the Alert Pushbutton to turn the Alert feature ON the Alert LED will light and press the ALARM LOCK Pushbutton to set it in LOCK position the Alarm Lock LED will light for Alert standby mode Note that the speaker is muted while Radio monitors for a hazard alert To turn the Radio OFF simply slide the AM FM WX Selector to the OFF position Notes While in ALERT mode the hazard alarm will sound briefly when a hazard alert is received W
8. hile in the LOCK position the alarm SOUNDS CONTINUOUSLY WHEN THE HAZARD ALERT IS RECEIVED UNTIL THE USER TURNS IT OFF For the Lock Function to be available ALERT must be engaged VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page 4 7 SPECIFICATIONS Bulb 9 watt compact fluorescent CFL 12 Volt DC Adapter 12 volt DC 120 Volt AC Adapter 120 volt AC 300mA 12 volt DC output Removable Battery Pack 3Ah 12 volts DC Internal Backup Power System Battery Ni MH 3 6V 600 mAh Radio Stations AM 530 1710 kHz FM 88 108 MHz Weather 162 400 162 425 162 450 162 475 162 500 162 525 and 162 550 MHz Weather Radio Sensitivity 0 6 V 12dB SINAD 0 5 V 1050 Hz alert tone Speaker 8 ohm 1W 6 Bulb Replacement 1 Unscrew the top of the Lantern refer to Figure 1 below 2 Remove the bulb assembly refer to Figure 2 below 3 Locate the metal spring in the top of the lamp refer to Figure 3 below 4 Grasp the metal spring and the lamp base to remove the bulb refer to Figure 4 below 5 Replace the bulb with a new 9 watt CFL bulb and re assemble CAUTIONS NEVER grasp the glass bulb directly It can shatter DO NOT TWIST to remove the bulb it pulls straight out of the socket Battery Replacement Disposal Battery Replacement When it will no longer hold a charge the Rechargeable Battery Pack can be replaced with a new VEC1196BP Battery Pack Contact Vector Customer Service toll free at 866 584 5
9. ide on page 2 USING THE 12 VOLT DC PORTABLE POWER SUPPLY This portable power source is also for use with 12 volt DC accessories equipped with a male accessory outlet plug that are rated up to 1 amp generally a cell phone charger 1 Lift up the cover of the unit s 12 volt DC outlet 2 Insert the 12 volt DC plug from the appliance into the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet on the side of the unit see the Control and Function Guide on page 2 DO NOT EXCEED A 1 AMP LOAD 3 Switch on the appliance and operate as usual 4 Periodically press the battery charge level pushbutton to check battery status CARE AND MAINTENANCE Cleaning Over time dust or fingerprints may accummulate on the Lantern glass Clean with a soft clean oil free cloth moistened with household window cleaner Do not use alcohol based cleaners on plastic surfaces This will eventually cause surface clouding Note Never submerge this unit in water or any other liquid Replacement Parts Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective To replace worn or defective parts contact Vector Customer Service toll free at 866 584 5504 12 Volt DC Adapter Plug Fuse Replacement The fuse in the DC plug protects the charging circuit of the 12 Volt DC Adapter If AC powering recharging works but DC powering recharging does not then the fuse may be opened blown To replace the fuse 1 Unscrew the go
10. is warranty Mail the completed registration form along with a copy of the original sales receipt to ATTN CUSTOMER SERVICE 4140 SW 30th Ave Ft Lauderdale FL 33312 TOLL FREE 866 584 5504 FAX 954 584 5556 WARRANTY IS NON TRANSFERABLE BD022106 2006 VECTOR MANUFACTURING MADE IN CHINA VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page 8 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGS 1 TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK do not expose this unit to rain or moisture and never submerge this unit in water or any other liquid 2 Other than the removable 3Ah 12 volt battery pack and the 9 watt compact fluorescent CFL bulb there are no user replaceable parts Do not disassemble the main body of the unit 3 DO NOT operate any of the unit s features unless unit is fully assembled 4 NEVER attempt to operate the Lantern without the bulb and housing in place and only replace the bulb with a new 9 watt CFL bulb 5 Replace the Removable Battery Pack only with a new 3Ah 12 volt battery pack CAUTIONS 1 Use only the supplied cords adapters for powering or recharging this unit 2 Make sure all switches are in the OFF position before connection to a power source or load 3 Never insert anything other than the supplied 12 Volt DC or 120 Volt AC Adapter into the unit s 12 Volt DC Power Charging Port Do not use any accessory not recommended or provided by the manufacturer 4 When using the 120 Volt AC Adapte
11. ld end cap of the DC plug counterclockwise 2 Remove spring center contact and fuse 3 Check fuse with a continuity checker 4 If blown locate replacement fuse with same type and rating 5 Replace the fuse spring contact and end cap 6 Screw end cap clockwise until it is finger tight DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN 7 Test for proper operation of the 12 Volt DC Adapter 4 Using the Dynamo Hand Crank Collapse the Hanging Hook and Handle to release the hand crank and press it against the unit s body to secure into position Rotate the Dynamo Hand Crank handle clockwise at a rate of approximately 1 6 rotations per second to generate power if back up battery power is low Turn off all functions while recharging using this method for best results Using Battery Power The VEC1198POB comes with a 12 Volt DC Detachable Battery Pack that can power all of the unit s features When the Removable Battery will no longer hold a charge it can be replaced See Battery Replacement Disposal on page 5 Note When the battery is inserted into the unit and the AC plug pin is inserted into the charging port even if the cube is not plugged in the Removable Battery will charge the Internal Backup System Battery OPERATING THE LANTERN The Lantern is controlled by the Lantern ON OFF Pushbutton on the back of the unit see the Control and Function Guide on page 2 Note When the 12 Volt DC detachable Battery Pack power runs low and altern
12. nstructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications not authorized by the manufacturer void user s authority to operate this device VEC1198POB_Manual_022406 2 24 06 5 21 PM Page ii 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Features 1 Control and Function Guide 2 Power Supply 3 Using the 120 Volt AC Adapter
13. r do not use near water such as a bathtub sink or laundry in a wet basement or next to a swimming pool 5 When left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug any adapters and disconnect any appliances from the 12 Volt DC Accessory Outlet 6 To prevent possible electrical damage to unit or your vehicle always unplug the 12 Volt DC Adapter from your vehicle s accessory outlet BEFORE removing the plug from the unit 7 Check unit periodically and discontinue use if parts or accessories are found to be damaged or defective If defective or worn parts are found contact Vector s Customer Service department toll free 866 584 5504 8 Follow all warnings cautions and instructions marked on this unit 9 Keep unit out of reach of children whether stored or in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the i
14. t is not intended for commercial use This warranty does not apply to damage to units from misuse or incorrect installation connection Misuse includes wiring or connecting to improper polarity power sources RETURN REPAIR POLICY Defective products may be returned to manufacturer Any defective product that is returned to manufacturer within 30 days of the date of purchase will be replaced free of charge If such a product is returned more than 30 days but less than one year from the purchase date manufacturer will repair the unit or at its option replace it free of charge If the unit is repaired new or reconditioned replacement parts may be used at manufacturer s option A unit may be replaced with a new or reconditioned unit of the same or comparable design The repaired or replaced unit will then be warranted under the terms of the remainder of the warranty period The customer is responsible for the shipping charges on all returned items During the warranty period manufacturer will be responsible for the return shipping charges to the customer in the United States LIMITATIONS This warranty does not cover accessories such as charging adapters bulbs fuses and batteries damage or defects resulting from normal wear and tear including chips scratches abrasions discoloration or fading due to usage or exposure to sunlight accidents damage during shipping to our service facility alterations unauthorized use or repair neglect misuse ab
15. use failure to follow instructions for care and maintenance fire flood and Acts of God If your problem is not covered by this warranty call our Technical Support Department at 954 584 4446 or toll free at 866 584 5504 for general repair information and charges if applicable You may also contact us through our website at www vectormfg com STATE LAW RIGHTS This warranty gives you specific legal rights Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the exclusions or limitations stated herein may not apply This warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights other rights which vary from state to state may apply TO REQUEST WARRANTY SERVICE FOR THIS PRODUCT Contact Technical Support by telephone fax or mail see below We suggest that you keep the original packaging in case you need to ship the unit When returning a product include your name address phone number dated sales receipt or copy and a description of the reason for return and product serial number After repairing or replacing the unit we will make every effort to return it to you within four weeks WARRANTY ACTIVATION Please complete Warranty Activation Card and mail to Vector Manufacturing Enter VEC1198POB as Model and TrailTracker Sport Lantern Weather Radio as Product Type All Vector products must be registered within 30 days of purchase to activate th
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