Battery Replacement
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AC Power Capabilities
To check the total power consumption of the products plugged into PowerSource
1800 during backup power mode, press the Select button and view the Output
Power (W) on the screen.
To test the PowerSource 1800 backup power capabilities after installing the unit,
unplug the AC power cord to simulate a power outage. Ensure the products
connected to the PowerSource 1800 continue operating. You can test the surge
capabilities of the PowerSource 1800 by turning connected products on and off
while the unit is unplugged. If products fail to operate or the screen shows an
error code, see “Troubleshooting”.
Run Time on Typical Products
Run Time for Combinations of Products
Power Management Tips
During a power outage, maximizing PowerSource 1800 run time is essential to
keep your home/small office running or to stay connected to the outside world
through TV and radio news or cellphone/cordless phone. Therefore, in order to
maximize the run time for combinations of office products plugged into
PowerSource 1800, you may want to use the following alternatives:
Battery Replacement
The battery pack in this product consists of three 17 amp-hour batteries. When
they come to the end of their useful service life they may be replaced with
equivalent sealed lead acid batteries by a qualified battery technician. Suitable
replacement batteries are Panasonic
®
#LC-X1220P and EnerSys™ #NPX-80.
Power Consumption
of Loads
Normal Operation with
Utility Power Ability to Provide Backup
Power
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backup power mode)
Over 1800 W No. supplementary protector
may trip.
No. Overload shutdown.
Product Watts
a
a.Average power consumption as measured on loads tested under regular op-
erating conditions. Rated power may differ from average power consump-
tion.
Run Time
b
b.Run time as measured on tested loads.
Product Watts
a
Run Time
b
Cordless phone 5 63 h Table lamp 40 10.5 h
Cell phone 5 63 h 13" TV 38 11 h
Internet modem 6 56 h Desktop computer 200 1.5 h
Inkjet printer 8 46 h 8.8 cu. ft. freezer 80 4.5 h
Clock radio 8 46 h 18 cu. foot fridge 120 2.8 h
Laptop computer 20 22 h Sump pump ½ HP 300 1 h
20" LCD monitor 52 7.5 h Microwave 920 12
min
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Laptop, inkjet printer, cordless phone, Internet modem up to 10 h
Desktop computer, 17" LCD monitor, inkjet printer, Internet modem,
cordless phone
up to 1.6 h
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18 cubic foot refrigerator, ho h 6.2 ot pumetsys mrala em
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Laptop, or desktop computer with LCD monitor Desktop computer with CRT monitor
Monitor energy saving mode settings Bright monitor settings
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Small desk lamps (25 to 40 W) High-wattage lamps