PDF User Manual

CLEARPOWER

BATTERY BACKUP

USER’S GUIDE

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Welcome

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The following precautions are the kind of boring, but important information 

you should read to ensure maximum performance and safety when using the 
ClearPower Battery Backup.   

Warnings

             Warnings must be observed to prevent bodily injury. 

WARNING:

 Use the equipment only in the described manner to avoid bodily injury or 

damage to the equipment. 

WARNING:

 Locate and use the ClearPower Battery Backup away from water and 

damp areas, such as swimming pools, bathtubs, sinks and damp basements, and do 
not use the ClearPower Battery Backup when you are wet, to avoid electrical shock. 

WARNING:

 Do not overload extension cords or power strips. This can result in  

electric shock. 

WARNING:

 Avoid using the ClearPower Battery Backup during an electrical storm. 

There is a slight risk of electrical shock from lightning during a storm. 

Safety Precautions

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Output Cable

AC adapter

Unpack

Ensure that your packing box includes all of these parts. If any parts are missing 

or damaged, please contact your vendor or ClearSounds customer support.

IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY. PLEASE RETAIN 

YOUR RECEIPT.

Contents

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CLEARPOWER
Battery Backup

Getting Familiar

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USB1

USB2

OUT

IN

USB1

- for mobile phones

USB2

- for tablets

Battery Power Indicator Button

Battery Life Indicator Panel

Step 1:  Charge

A.  Before using your ClearPower Battery Backup System,

      connect the power adapter to the input jack.

B.  Plug the power adapter in the wall.

C.  Charge your ClearPower for at least 12 hours.

Operation

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USB1

USB2

OUT

IN

Operation

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Step 2:  Connect To Your Devices

Option 1 – Back-up power for your corded electronics 

A.  Connect the small plug of the output cable to the OUT jack on the ClearPower  

     Battery Backup. Connect the large plug of the output cable to the power 

     adapter jack on the phone or device. 

B.  Plug the ClearPower AC power adapter into the IN jack 

      on the ClearPower unit and then into the wall outlet.

USB1

USB2

OUT

IN

OUTPUT CABLE

Operation

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You’re all set!  In the event of a power outage, the ClearPower Battery Back-up 
System will continue to power whatever device it is plugged into for up to 4 
days of regular use. You can check the status of the ClearPower battery by 
simply pressing and holding the Battery Indicator Button on the top of the unit.   

There are (5) LED indicator lights that identify the power level of the  
ClearPower unit.  When all (5) indicator lights appear, the unit is fully charged.  
When the unit is down to only (1) indicator light, there is only 20% battery life 
remaining. It is important to recharge the ClearPower at this point. 

Option 2 – Portable Battery Charger for Mobile Devices

IMPORTANT:

 At the risk of stating the obvious, make sure your ClearPower is fully 

charged before taking it with you as a portable charger for your mobile devices, 
using that handy-dandy Battery Indicator Button to check the power level. Press  
and hold the small button on the Battery Use Indicator Panel (see page 6). If all  
five (5) indicator lights appear, you are good to go. Your ClearPower is fully charged.   

Operation

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If only 2-3 indicator lights appear, you may want to charge it up before 
heading out or make sure to bring the power adapter with you in the event 
you need to recharge.

The ClearPower has (2) USB output jacks which accommodate any 5V 
mobile device charger.  (See illustration on page12.)

           a.)   The jack labeled USB1 is a 1 amp current. Ok, for those of 

you who are not engineer types, that simply means it is 
suitable for any mobile phone (iPhone, Android, 1990’s flip 
phone – Hey, there are still some out there.) 

           b.)   The jack labeled USB2 is a 2 amp current. This jack is  

suitable for an iPad or Android tablet device.

Operation

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To charge your mobile phone, simply plug the charging cable that came with 
your phone into your phone, and then plug the USB plug into the USB1 jack 
on the ClearPower device.   

NOTE:

Most mobile phones come with a USB power adapter that can be 

removed from the AC plug and used to charge with any USB output jack on 
a computer, laptop, etc.  This is the cord you would use to plug into your 
ClearPower. 
 
To charge your tablet, simply plug the USB charging cord into the USB2 jack.  
 

Operation

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USB1

USB2

OUT

IN

Plugging in the ClearPower Battery Back-up System  

to your smartphone and your tablet.

EXCITING BONUS:

  If both your mobile phone and your tablet need to be  

charged on the go at the same time, you can charge both simultaneously.

Average charging times when the mobile device is at 0% battery life (aka “dead”): 

Mobile Phone:  3 hours 
Tablet:  4 hours

PLEASE NOTE:

The ClearPower Battery 
Back-up System works on  
electronic devices with 
power voltage between 
6V-9V DC.

Warranty

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Plugging in the ClearPower Battery Back-up System  

to your smartphone and your tablet.

Your ClearPower Battery Backup comes with a (1) year limited warranty 

from the date of purchase. This product is warranted by ClearSounds against 

manufacturing defect in material and workmanship under normal use. In the 

event that this product fails to function properly due to defects in materials 

or workmanship within one year of the original purchase, return the unit with 

proof of purchase (sales receipt or packing slip, no exceptions) to ClearSounds 

Communications. 

ClearSounds Communications will either repair or replace the unit (with a 

refurbished unit or unit of equal condition) and return it you (using UPS/USPS 

ground shipping) at no cost to you. The warranty replacement or repair will 

be warranted for a period of 90 days or the remainder of the original warranty 

period (from original purchase date), whichever is longer. 

The warranty does not cover accidents, negligence or breakage to any parts. This 

includes shipping damage, failure to follow instructions, misuse, fire, floods, 

use of incompatible accessories, acts of God or failure in your phone service 

carrier’s line service. The product must not be tampered with or taken apart by 

anyone who is not an authorized ClearSounds Communications

®

 representative. 

Tampering with the phone will void any written or implied warranties. 

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Warranty

If a defect covered by this warranty should occur, promptly contact a Customer 

Service representative by phone, or log on to 

www.clearsounds.com 

to obtain 

a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number and shipping instructions 

before shipping the product to us. Any shipment without an RMA number will 

not be accepted and will be returned to you at your expense. All authorized 

returned products must be accompanied with proof of purchase and a brief 

explanation of the problem. 

For out-of-warranty repairs and service, please contact our Customer Service 

department for instructions. Any repair shall be warranted for 90 days. 

IMPORTANT: YOUR RECEIPT IS PART OF YOUR WARRANTY AND MUST BE 

RETAINED AND PRODUCED IN THE EVENT OF A WARRANTY CLAIM.

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