RingGrip POWERPACK BE490 User manual
Multi Voltage Plug Adaptor - Battery Eliminator
STOP PAYING FOR BATTERIES!
Your RINGGRIP POWERPACK has been
designed to faithfully convert Mains Power
(from a regular power point) into DC power for
battery operated electronic equipment. With
the POWERPACK, if you can find an outlet
to plug into you don’t need to use batteries.
The RINGGRIP POWERPACK will work with
portable CD’s, Tape Recorders, Calculators,
Radios, Electronic Games, Answering
Machines, Computer Accessories, Electric
Goods and more. You can forget about ‘flat’
batteries with the POWERPACK and save
money from the moment you plug it in.
INSTALLATION
The RINGGRIP POWERPACK has many
different settings to ensure compatibility with
most electronic accessories. Choosing the
right setting for your equipment is easy if you
follow the instructions below.
Warning: If set incorrectly, POWERPACK
may damage connected equipment. Read
all instructions carefully before use.
Tip
Refer to the instruction / specification slip
that came with your equipment before you
connect to the POWERPACK. This information
will be helpful later.
POWERPACK: 3 simple steps
1. Check your equipment: a) voltage, b)
current requirements, c) polarity and d)
connecting plug type.
2. Set the RINGGRIP POWERPACK voltage
switch.
3. Set the RINGGRIP POWERPACK polarity
(+ or-)
1………………..Check Your Equipment
a) Voltage: Find out the Voltage required
for your equipment. This may be in the
product instructions, embossed in the
battery compartment or even stamped
next to the power socket. Write the
Voltage down.
b) Current: Find out the maximum current
draw. See step a) for location of this
information. If you are uncertain of the
current draw call the manufacturer /
distributor and find out. POWERPACK
is able to supply products that draw up to
500mA (milli-amps).
Tip
An inbuilt safety mechanism will shut
POWERPACK down if an overload is detected.
Reset will only occur after equipment (the
load) has been disconnected, and the
POWERPACK allowed to cool. This may take
a few minutes. A product that continuously
overloads POWERPACK will render it
inoperative and void warranty.
BE490
c) Polarity is usually clearly illustrated next
to the power socket thus:
If your equipment is labelled:
set POWERPACK’S polarity switch to
If your equipment is labelled:
set POWERPACK’S polarity switch to
Most modern equipment is protected from
accidental reversal of polarity, though this
must never be assumed. Sensitive electronics
can be severely damaged if unshielded.
d) POWERPACK’S ‘cruciform’ plug provides a
choice of 6 different connectors to suit
most small electronic equipment. Before
switching power ON, choose the one that
fits snugly into the adaptor socket on your
machine. Where applicable,
POWERPACK’S 9 Volt battery snap should
be attached directly to the connection in
the battery compartment.
e) If your equipment lacks an adaptor socket,
you may be able to arrange to have one
fitted by a service technician.
f) Separately wrap all unused plugs
(including the battery snap if applicable)
in insulating tape to prevent any possibility
of a short circuit occurring. Doubts
about the above should be checked with
the manufacturer, distributor, service
agent or a technician PRIOR to connection
of the RINGGRIP POWERPACK.
2………………….The Voltage Switch
Before connecting the RINGGRIP POWERPACK
position the switch to the voltage specified for
your equipment. DO NOT CHANGE VOLTAGE
WHILE UNIT IS OPERATING.
Indicated value must equal specified
voltage for your equipment.
3………………….Polarity
Set polarity switch as specified in step 1.
Plug the RINGGRIP POWERPACK into a power
socket and switch on. Your equipment will
function in the normal way without batteries.
Never alter the POWERPACK’S settings unless
you intend to reconnect it to another machine.
RATING
Input: 240V 50Hz AC Mains
Output: 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9 and 12 volts DC,
Switch selectable. Polarity switchable
Current: 500mA Maximum.
As Ringgrip has a policy of continual improvement throughout their product range,
the unit may differ slightly from what is illustrated on this leaflet.
Manufactured in China for:
Ringgrip Click Pty Ltd ABN 67 085 677 023
A member of the Mistral International Group of Companies
324 Frankston – Dandenong Road, Dandenong South, Victoria, Australia 3175
Phone: 1300 654 488
Ringgrip (NZ) Pty Ltd ACN 006 771 922
PO Box 33672, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand
Phone: 0800 328 280
Ringgrip is a registered trademark of Mistral International
Cruciform Plug
O/N 7128 Feb 04/01
