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Select:

 Button displays Backup Power System battery level (%) or 

output power (W) 

LED Screen:

 indicates charging status, power system battery level 

(%). The screen also shows error codes to aid troubleshooting. 

Fault: 

LED illuminates red when fault condition exists

 

AC power cord 

Emergency LED light

: Illuminates the rear AC outlets when a 

power outage occurs 

Five 120 V AC outlets:

 For powering office equipment and 

household appliances that draw a maximum total of 400 W. All 
outlets are surge protected and backed up by the Backup Power 
System internal battery. 

10 

15 A circuit breaker:

 Protects Backup Power System’s AC outlets 

and your applications from overload conditions. 

11 

5V 500mA USB port 

12 

USB indicator 

13 

Push button for 3 seconds to activate the USB port 

 

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION 

 

WARNING:

 

Shock Hazard 

If the input plug is connected and utility power is present, the outlets will be energized. The front 
panel ON/OFF button will not turn these outlets off.   
 

Important:

 Unit should only be used and stored in a temperature-controlled, indoor area and 

placed away from direct sunlight, moisture or conductive contaminants. Allow a minimum of 3in. 
(7.5 cm) of space around the unit for ventilation.   
 

Important: this Backup Power System

 

must be charged immediately before storage or 

use. 

This will protect the battery inside from damage and will ensure extended usage run time. 

A complete charge may take up to 20 hours when recharged from a 120V AC wall outlet.   

 

CAUTION 

·

  Do not plug surge-protected power bars into the unit’s 120V AC outlets 

·

  Do not connect an AC power source to the 120V AC outlets. 

·

  Do not connect the unit’s AC power cord to its 120V AC outlets.   

 

To install the Backup Power System: 

1.  Plug the power cord directly into a wall outlet (not into a surge protector, power strip, or 

power bar). 

2.  Connect your AC-powered devices or small household appliances to one or more of the five 

Summary of Contents for 14714

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual WARNING Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serio...

Page 2: ...for years of reliable service the NPower Backup Power System offers high performance protection for your home electronics and appliances It provides abundant battery backup power allowing you to keep...

Page 3: ...IONS Note Upon purchase immediately charge unit for at least 48 hours To guarantee maximum device performance and lifespan it is recommended to charge the unit after each use and once every 90 days Di...

Page 4: ...de Refer servicing to qualified service personnel WARNING Shock and burn hazard A battery can present a risk of electrical shock or burn from high short circuit current CAUTION Risk of damage to the B...

Page 5: ...es Baking soda neutralizes lead acid battery electrolytes Caution Equipment damage When unit is supplying backup power from its batteries its output is a non sinusoidal modified sine wave which is dif...

Page 6: ...and the five AC outlets When the unit is on it simultaneously can charge itself and provide backup power while connected to the utility NOTE when the unit is turned off it will not provide power thro...

Page 7: ...ted and utility power is present the outlets will be energized The front panel ON OFF button will not turn these outlets off Important Unit should only be used and stored in a temperature controlled i...

Page 8: ...stored the unit automatically recharges its internal battery Important When connected to utility power the unit automatically provides AC power from its internal battery when the utility voltage falls...

Page 9: ...No sound Not applicable Screen shows FUL when unit is completely charged AC power capabilities The Backup Power System is designed to manage loads up to 400W and extended backup power to loads with to...

Page 10: ...tions will allow you to maximize your backup power run time Use Instead of Inkjet printer Laser printer Laptop or desktop computer with LCD monitor Desktop computer with CRT monitor Activate energy sa...

Page 11: ...The Backup Power System has overheated due to poor ventilation excessive ambient temperature or power demand beyond the unit s five minute output power capability Disconnect products from the AC outl...

Page 12: ...ssary If the unit is left on it restarts automatically when the unit cools down Backup Power System shuts down when all available battery power has been used Allow the unit to recharge for 15 hours be...

Page 13: ...mproper use Northern Tool Equipment will repair or replace the defective product free of charge Proof of purchase may be required Warranty term is not extended if Northern Tool Equipment repairs or re...

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