Newer Technology 20A-TR Power2U User manual

The Newer Technology Power2U AC/USB wall outlet oers a clean, convenient, and centralized location to charge and/or
power mobile devices along with powering traditional AC powered“plug in” items. It’s an easy DIY install on any 20A electrical
circuit and provides a ush, standard wall outlet appearance that blends in seamlessly with residential environments.
By incorporating both traditional three prong AC wall sockets along with USB ports, the Power2U AC/USB wall outlet enhances
living and working spaces by eliminating the clutter created by multiple cables and unsightly bulky power adapters.
CAUTION: Please read before installing!
•A video installation guide is available at: http://www.newertech.com/p2u-install
•Failuretofollowtheseinstructionscancausedeathorpermanentinjury.Donotworkonliveelectricalcircuits!
•Thisproductisforindoorandpermanentlyinstalleduseonly.
•Donotplacethedevicetobechargedindirectsunlightorneardirectheat,asthiswillaectthechargingfunction.
•DisconnecttheUSBcablefromtheUSBsocketwhennotinuse.
•ItisnormalforthebatteryinthedevicebeingchargedandtheUSBchargeritselftogeneratesomeheatduringthe
chargingprocess.
•Installthedeviceinaccordancewithallnationalandlocalelectricalcodes.
General Information:
•Thisproductisa2-in-1electricalwallsocket.Itcanbeusedasastandard20A120Velectricalreceptacle,aswellasfor
chargingproductsthatutilizeaUSBconnectionupto2.5A.ItisidealforchargingelectronicssuchasiPhone,iPad,iPod,MP3
players,PDAs,GPSreceivers,gamingconsoles,andanyotherdevicesthatchargeusingaUSBconnection.
•TheNewerTechnologyPower2UusesthemostadvancedICcontrolsystemintheworld,andprovidesmultiplelevelsof
protectiontoyourdevicebeingcharged.
•TheNewerTechnologyPower2Uismanufacturedfromhighqualitypolycarbonateresinandallinternalcomponentshave
beenULapproved.
Identify Cables / Wires
•DoNOTinstalltheNewerTechnologyPower2Uwalloutletintoanelectricalboxthatissmallerthan16cubicinches.Ifyour
electricalboxcontainsmorethan4wires(notincludinggroundwires),verifythatit’scapacityislargeenoughto
accommodatethisdevicebeforeproceeding.Do not overll the electrical box!
Wire and Wire Connections
•The20ANewerTechnologyPower2Uisdesignedtoworkwitheithersolidwireorstrandedwire,12AWG.Whenattaching
thewiretothePower2U,pleaserefertothedrawingsbelowtoensureproperconnection:
Wire
Wire
13mm
Stripwire13mm(1/2”)
Insertwireunderscrewblockand
torqueto14inch-pounds.Then,bend
thewire90ºafterassemblytoaid
insertionintotheelectricalbox.
Brass
Screws
Silver
Screws
Green
Screw
Brassscrews=Hot(BlackWire)terminal
Silverscrews=Neutral(Whitewire)terminal
Greenscrew=Ground(Bareorgreenwire)terminal
20A-TR Power2U®
Left side has silver screws,
and “W” near terminals.

Installation and use:
TheinstallationoftheNewerTechnologyPower2Ureceptacleisstraightforwardandthesameasreplacinganormalelectrical
receptacle.ThePower2Uisalargedevice;makecertainthatyourelectricalboxcanlegallyaccommodateit!
To install the Newer Technology Power2U:
➀ TurnthepowerOFFtothereceptacleyouarereplacing.Thisisdoneattheelectricalcircuitbreakerboxorthefusebox.
TurnthecircuitbreakerOFForremovethefusethatpowersthecircuityouareworkingonbeforeproceeding!
➁ConnectthewirestotheNewerTechnologyPower2Ubyplacingthewireintotheslotofthesteelpressureplate,tightenthescrew
to14inch-poundsoftorque,thenbendthewire90ºsothatitisatagainstthePower2U’sbody.
•The black wire connects to the brass terminal (HOT)
•Thewhitewireconnectstothesilverterminal(NEUTRAL)
•Thebarecopperorgreenwireconnectstothegreenterminal(GROUND)
Wire(12AWG)
outgoingpowertonext
receptacle(ifavailable)
Wire(12AWG)
incomingpower
Groundingconnection
tobox
WireNut
BlackWire WhiteWire
Insertblackwireintosloton
steelscrewplate
Insertwhitewireintosloton
steelscrewplate
Insertbareorgreenwire
intoslotonsteelscrewplate
➂Foldthewiresintotheelectricalbox,keepingthebaregroundwireawayfromtheHOT(brass)andNeutral(silver)terminals.
ScrewthePower2Uintotheelectricalbox.ScrewthefaceplateintothePower2U.
➃Turnthepowerbackontothereceptacleatthecircuitbreakerorfusepanel.TestthePower2Ureceptacle(125V)poweroutlets
andthe5.2VUSBoutletstoverifyproperoperation.TheUSBoutletsareonlypoweredwhenthesafetyswitchcoverisopenand
aUSBcableispluggedin.IfaUSBportdoesnotworkwheninstalled,pleasevisithttp://www.newertech.com/p2u-install for
troubleshootingtipsandsuggestions.
®Newer Technology, Inc. 12/23/12 JD
For support please contact us at: http://www.newertech.com/support
Patent#US7,997,925ULFile#E339607
A video installation guide is available at: http://www.newertech.com/p2u-install
Technical Specications
USBInput:AC125V50/60Hz450mA OperatingTemperature:-10ºCto35ºC
USBOutput:DC5.2V2.5A RelativeHumidity:<=75%
ACInput:20A,125V(NEMA5-20R)
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