Duracell PowerSource 1800 Owner’s Guide

Owner’s Guide

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operating the Duracell® PowerSource 1800 incorrectly or misusing it may damage the equipment or create hazardous conditions for the user.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS—This manual contains important

instructions for the PowerSource 1800. They need to be followed during installation and operation of this product.

WARNING: Shock hazard.

Keep away from children. PowerSource 1800 generates the same potentially lethal AC power as a normal household wall outlet.

• Do not insert foreign objects into the AC Outlet or the ventilation holes.

• Do not expose this product to water, rain, snow, or spray.

WARNING: Risk of injury or loss of life

Do not use PowerSource 1800 in connection with life support systems or other medical equipment or devices.

WARNING: Explosion hazard

Do not use this product where there are flammable fumes or gases.

WARNING:

Do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING: Energy and burn hazard

A battery can present a risk of burn from high short-circuit current.

Electric shock and energy hazard

Date and Revision

October 2010 Revision 20101027

Part Number

975-0345-01-01

CAUTION: Risk of damage to the PowerSource 1800

The unit will not work when connected to any AC load that has its neutral conductor connected to ground. Such loads include AC distribution wiring and house wiring.

Part Number

852-1807

Contact Information

Phone: 1 800 842 2127

Website: www.DuracellPower.com

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FCC Information to the User

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 instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this 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 measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the 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.

ference by one or more of the following

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Guidelines for Use

Important:

and loads

The continuous output wattage of this product is limited to 1440 watts total when supplying backup power from its batteries. This limit applies to the total of all items plugged into the product.

This output wattage is not sufficient to run products designed to produce large amounts of heat, including space heaters and pellet stove igniters.

Visit www.DuracellPower.com for higher power solutions.

The PowerSource 1800 is not suitable for use with certain products

Precautions for Using Rechargeable Appliances

CAUTION: Equipment Damage

When the PowerSource 1800 is supplying backup power from its batteries, its output is a non-sinusoidal modified sine wave, which is different from pure sine wave utility-supplied electricity. Certain types of load equipment may be damaged.

Most rechargeable battery-operated equipment uses a separate charger or transformer that is plugged into an AC receptacle and produces a low voltage charging output. Some chargers for rechargeable batteries can be damaged if connected to the PowerSource 1800.

Do not use the following with the PowerSource 1800:

• Small battery-operated appliances like flashlights, razors and night lights that can be plugged directly into an AC receptacle to recharge.

• Some chargers for battery packs used in hand power tools. These chargers display a warning label stating that dangerous voltages are present at the battery terminals.

Note: If you are unsure about using your rechargeable appliance with the

PowerSource 1800, contact the equipment manufacturer to determine the rechargeable appliance’s compatibility with the modified sine wave (non-sinusoidal) AC wave form.

Products with Potential Problems

Some products, including the types listed below, may be damaged if they are conn

ected to the PowerSource 1800:

• Speed controllers found in some fans, power tools, kitchen appliances, garage door openers, and other loads may be damaged.

• Metal halide arc (MHI) lights can be damaged.

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Features

Feature Description

1 Fault LED illuminates red when PowerSource 1800 has an operation fault.

2 Power button turns PowerSource 1800 on and off when utility power is not

available.

• Pressing and holding the Power button for at least half a second turns the unit on or off when utility power is not present.

• When utility power is available, the Power button cannot be used to

3 AC Power/Battery LED illuminates green when utility power is available

remove power from any or all of the five AC outlets

and flashes amber when PowerSource 1800 is running off its internal battery to provide backup power.

4 LED Screen indicates charging status, power draw from the PowerSource

1800 (W) when providing backup power, or battery capacity (%). The screen also shows error codes to aid troubleshooting.

5 Select Button displays PowerSource 1800 Battery Level (%) or Output

Power (W).

6 Charged/Charging LED (green) illuminates when PowerSource 1800 is

fully recharged and flashes while PowerSource 1800 is recharging.

7 AC Power Cord

8 Blue LED illuminates the rear AC outlets when AC power is available.

Rear View

9 15 A supplementary protector protects the PowerSource 1800 AC outlets

and your applications from overload conditions.

10 Five 120V AC outlets (One in the front, four in the rear) for powering office

equipment and household appliances that draw a maximum total of 1800 watts (1440 watts continuous). All outlets are surge protected and backed up by the PowerSource 1800 internal battery.

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