Newer Technology 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 15A
elecrtrical 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.Itcanbeusedasastandard15A120Velectricalreceptacle,aswellasfor
chargingproductsthatutilizeaUSBconnectionupto2.0A.ItisidealforchargingelectronicssuchasiPhone,iPad,iPod,MP3
players,PDAs,GPSreceivers,gamingconsoles,andanyotherdevicesthatchargeusingaUSBconnection.
•TheNewerTechnologyPower2UusesthemostadvancedICcontrolsystemintheworld,andprovidesmultiplelevelsof
protectiontoyourdevicebeingcharged.
•TheNewerTechnologyPower2Uismanufacturedfromhighqualitypolycarbonateresinandallinternalcomponentshave
beenULapproved.
Identify Cables / Wires
•DoNOTinstalltheNewerTechnologyPower2Uwalloutletintoanelectricalboxthatissmallerthan16cubicinches.Ifyour
electricalboxcontainsmorethan4wires(notincludinggroundwires),verifythatit’scapacityislargeenoughto
accomodatethisdevicebeforeproceeding.Do not overll the electrical box!
Wire and Wire Connections
•TheNewerTechnologyPower2Uisdesignedtoworkwitheithersolidwireorstrandedwire,12or14AWG.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
Power2U®

Installation and use:
TheinstallationoftheNewerTechnologyPower2Ureceptacleisstraightfowardandthesameasreplacinganormalelectrical
receptacle.ThePower2Uisalargedevice;makecertainthatyourelectricalboxcanlegallyaccomodateit!
To install the Newer Technology Power2U:
➀ TurnthepowerOFFtothereceptacleyouarereplacing.Thisisdoneattheelecricalcircuitbreakerboxorthefusebox.
TurnthecircuitbreakerOFForremovethefusethatpowersthecircuityouareworkingonbeforeproceeding!
➁ConnectthewirestotheNewerTechnologyPower2Ubyplacingthewireintotheslotofthesteelpressureplate,tighten
thescrewto14inch-poundsoftorque,thenbendthewire90ºsothatitisatagainstthePower2U’sbody.
•Theblackwireconnectstothebrassterminal(HOT)
•Thewhitewireconnectstothesilverterminal(NEUTRAL)
•Thebarecopperorgreenwireconnectstothegreenterminal(GROUND)
Wire(12or14AWG)
outgoingpowertonext
receptacle(ifavailable)
Wire(12or14AWG)
incomingpower
Groundingconnection
tobox
WireNut
BlackWire WhiteWire
Insertblackwireintosloton
steelscrewplate
Insertwhitewireintosloton
steelscrewplate
Insertbareorgreenwire
intoslotonsteelscrewplate
DeviceScrews
FaceplateScrews Faceplate
ScrewCovers
➂Foldthewiresintotheelectricalbox,keepingthebaregroundwireawayfromtheHOT(brass)andNeutral
(silver)terminals.ScrewthePower2Uintotheelectricalbox.ScrewthefaceplateintothePower2Uandcoverthefaceplate
screwsusingtheincludedplasticcovers.
➃Turnthepowerbackontothereceptacleatthecircuitbreakerorfusepanel.TestthePower2Ureceptacle(125V)power
outletsandthe5.2VUSBoutletstoverifyproperoperation.TheUSBoutletsareonlypoweredwhenthesafetyswitchcover
isopenandaUSBcableispluggedin.
Input:AC125V50/60Hz350mA OperatingTemperature:-10ºCto35ºC
Output:DC5.2V2A RelativeHumidity:<=75%
Technical Specications: USB
15A,125V(NEMA5-15R)
Technical Specications: AC
ULFile#E339607 Patent Number US7,997,925
PatentedbyWinonElectricalCo.Ltd.
A video installation guide is available at: http://www.newertech.com/p2u-install
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