Specifications

Installation and Operation Back-UPS 1250, 1300, 1500 5
Turn On the Back-UPS
Press the Power ON button located on the top of the Back-UPS. The Power On LED will illuminate and
a single short beep will be audible to indicate that the Back-UPS is providing protection for connected
equipment.
The Back-UPS battery charges fully during the first 16 hours while connected to utility power. The
Back-UPS battery will charge while the Back-UPS is switched on or off and is connected to utility
power. Do not expect full battery runtime capability during the initial charge period.
If the red Building Wiring Fault LED located on the side of the Back-UPS illuminates, do not operate
the Back-UPS. Have a qualified electrician correct the building wiring fault.
Operation
Power-Saving feature
This Back-UPS is equipped with power saving outlets that conserve electricity. Configure the
Back-UPS to recognize a Master device, such as a computer or an A/V receiver, and
Controlledby master peripheral devices, such as a printer, speakers, or a scanner. When the
Master device goes into Standby or Hibernation mode, or is turned off, the Controlled by
Master device(s) will be turned off as well.
The Back-UPS ships with this Power-Saving feature
DISABLED. To configure this feature,
follow the instructions below or use PowerChute software.
Enable the Power-Saving Controlled outlets. Press and hold
MUTE and DISPLAY buttons simultaneously
for two seconds.
The Back-UPS will beep to indicate the feature is enabled. The leaf icon on the display will illuminate.
Disable the Power-Saving Controlled outlets. Press and hold
MUTE and DISPLAY buttons
simultaneously for two seconds. The Back-UPS will beep to indicate the feature is disabled. The leaf
icon on the display will extinguish.
Setting the threshold. The amount of power used by a device in Standby or Hibernation mode varies
dependant on the connected device. If the Controlled outlets do not turn off when the Master device is in
Standby or Hibernation mode, it may be necessary to adjust the threshold at which the
MASTER outlet
signals the
CONTROLLED outlets to shut down.
1. Be sure a master device is connected to the
MASTER outlet. Place that device into Standby or
Hibernation mode, or turn it off.
2. Press
MUTE and DISPLAY buttons simultaneously and hold for six seconds, until the leaf icon
flashes three times and the Back-UPS beeps three times.
3. The Back-UPS will now recognize and save the threshold level as the new threshold setting for
the master device.