Newcastle Systems PowerPack Ultra 2.6 series User manual

Your Power to Productivity
73 Ward Hill Ave. l Haverhill, MA l 01835 l USA l 781.935.3450 l www.newcastlesys.com
PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Series
OWNER’S MANUAL

PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Owner’s Manual
QUESTIONS?CALL 781-935-3450 12-2-2016 Pg. 1
!
!
!
Installation for PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Power System
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3. Remove battery from cardboard
1. Open the unit by removing the (2)
thumbscrews on each side of the top
cover
Standard Contents:
- Cart (fully assembled)
- Battery
- Trashcan holder &
green can
The PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Portable Power System will be
received in 1 piece.
•There is (1) power switch located at front of unit
•
There are (2) power outlets to plug your equipment into
at front of unit
•
There is (1) power cord (included) for charging the unit
•Hardware for battery connection included
Tools Required: (1) Philips-head screwdriver
2. Slide back the black boot on the black
negative (-) cable

PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Owner’s Manual
QUESTIONS?CALL 781-935-3450 12-2-2016 Pg. 2
!
How to use the PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Power System:
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
3. Using the
screwdriver, remove
the screw and
hardware from the
negative (-) battery
terminal
7. Place trash can in holder
4. Place hardware
on screw as shown
6. Clip nylon straps to
secure battery in cabinet
5. Insert the
screw through
the ring
connector of
black cable as
shown
6. Place screw in negative (-) battery terminal
and securely tighten with screwdriver
Note: Sparking is normal for first connection
7. Slide black boot over the terminal as
shown
Put top cover back on and tighten
thumbscrews

PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Owner’s Manual
QUESTIONS?CALL 781-935-3450 12-2-2016 Pg. 3
!
How to charge the unit:
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
!
2. Turn the power switch to the OFF position
("O")
1. Plug your
equipment
(thermal printer,
laptop, etc.) into
the front power
outlets
2. Turn the power
switch to the ON
position ("I")
The switch
should illuminate
3. Firmly plug the female end of the charge
cord to the side of the unit as shown
4. Plug the charge cord to wall outlet
1. Turn off your equipment (thermal printer,
laptop, etc.)

PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Owner’s Manual
QUESTIONS?CALL 781-935-3450 12-2-2016 Pg. 4
!
Operating Tips:
•Charge your battery before using it to
ensure it is fully charged. Turn off the
unit, and simply plug the charger cord
(located on side of unit) into a standard
wall unit
•Monitor the battery status meter
•Batteries should not be discharged below
11.5 volts as this will shorten the life of
the battery!
•Unit should be charged as soon as
possible after each use (otherwise it
will void the warranty).
•Batteries SHOULD NOT be stored in a
discharged state for more than 1 or 2
days. If left in a discharged state longer,
it will damage battery and it may no
longer take a charge
•When the unit is not in use, turn the unit
to the OFF position. The system charger
may be plugged into a wall outlet
indefinitely
•Operate in temperatures between 32°-
100° F
•Avoid exposing battery to heat, service
life is shortened by temperatures above
85° F
!
•Keep unit well ventilated. For proper
cooling, allow at least 2” of clearance
•Keep unit clean and free of dust and dirt
•For indoor use only. Keep unit dry at all
times
•Battery should be disposed of properly
!
Orange Light =Charging
Green Light =Charged
Note:
•Full charge can
take up to 10
hours
•Unit will not power
equipment while
charge cord is
plugged in
The LED “Fuel Gauge”
provides battery status
during use
Additional detail shown
below:

PowerPack Ultra 2.6 Owner’s Manual
QUESTIONS?CALL 781-935-3450 12-2-2016 Pg. 5
!
•Operating time will vary depending on the charge level
of the battery, and the power consumption of a given
device(s)
•Alarms and automatic shutdown are normal safety
functions of this unit, indicating either outlet overload
or low battery voltage. If alarm sounds and/or the unit
has shut down and will not turn on . . .
oReduce wattage load and/or recharge
battery
oToggle ON/OFF switch 3 to 4 times, ending
in the ON position (“I”)
•This equipment contains components that tend to
produce arcs or sparks.
oTo prevent fire or explosion, do not install the
inverter in compartments containing batteries
or flammable materials, or in locations that
require ignition-protected equipment.
oThese locations include any space containing
gasoline-powered machinery, fuel tanks, as
well as joints, fittings, or other connections
between components of a fuel system.
•RISK OF DAMAGE TO EQUIPMENT: OUTPUT IS
NONSINUSOIDAL
oSome chargers for small nickel-cadmium
batteries can be damaged if connected to this
unit. Do not use the inverter with the following
appliances:
!Small battery-operated appliances like
rechargeable flashlights, some
rechargeable shavers, and night lights
that are plugged directly into an AC
receptacle to recharge.
!Battery chargers used in hand power
tools. These chargers display a
warning label stating that dangerous
voltages are present at the charger
battery terminals.
!
!
!
!
!
!
•AC Input:100-240VAC, 50/60 Hz,
1.5A max
•AC Output:120V/60 Hz, PWM Sine
Wave, 375 watts continuous output
power; 600 watts peak output power
(instantaneous)
•For storage longer than 2 weeks
without charging: Unit should be
fully charged then battery should be
disconnected
For additional questions, please contact
Newcastle Systems at 781-935-3450.