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Quick Start Guide
4-Port USB Charger
Models: U280-004 and U280-004-UK
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• Simultaneously charge up to four USB devices
• Perfect for quick charging of tablets, smart phones, and other mobile
devices
• Simultaneously provides up to 5V, 1.5A of power per port, with each port
capable of providing up to 5V, 2.4A
• Provides over-heating, over-current and over-charging protection
(stops charging when device battery is full)
• Features an internal, dual-voltage (100-240V) power supply;
no bulky external power supply required
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Package Contents
Optional Accessories
Safety Instructions
• U280-004 or U280-004-UK
• C7 to 1-15P Power Cord – 4 ft./1.2 m (U280-004 Model)
• C7 to BS-1363 Power Cord – 4 ft./1.2 m (U280-004-UK Model)
• Quick Start Guide
• M100-Series USB to Apple
®
Lightning™ Cables
• M110-Series USB to Apple 30-Pin Cables
• P012-006 C7 to 1-15P Power Cord – 6 ft. (for U280-004 Model)
• UR030-Series Reversible USB 2.0 5-Pin Mini-B Cables
• UR050-00X-24G 24 AWG Reversible USB 2.0 Micro-B Cable
(Available in 1 ft., 3 ft. and 6 ft./0.3 m, 0.9 m and 1.83 m)
• U326-Series USB 3.0 Micro-B Cables
• Always read the safety instructions carefully.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other equipment (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
• Unplug the unit during lightning storms or when unused for extended
periods of time.
• To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this unit to rain
or moisture, including any drips or splashes.
• Objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should never be placed on or
near the unit.
• The unit presents an electric shock hazard; do not open.
• The outlet used to power the unit should be easily accessible and located
near the equipment.
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Safety Instructions
• The power supply cord is for indoor use only.
• Maximum ambient temperature around the adapter must not exceed
77°F (25°C).
• The power supply cord’s plug and inlet are used as the disconnect device
for the unit and its connected peripherals. The power supply cord should
be easily accessible during operation.
• Please refer to the marking label on the unit for input and output ratings.
Do not overload the power supply.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this
equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life
support equipment or to significantly affect its safety or effectiveness
is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
USB Charging
To charge your USB devices, simply connect the included power cord
between the U280-004 or U280-004-UK and a power source, turn it on via
the power switch, and plug your devices into the available ports. Each port
provides a maximum of 5V, 2.4A of power. Up to 5V, 1.5A of power can be
simultaneously provided to each port.
Specifications
Specification Description
Ports (x4) USB A Female
Power Requirements Input: 100-240V, 50/60Hz, 1.0A
Output: Up to 5V, 2.4A per port
Operating Temperature 41°F to 95°F / 5°C to 35°C
Storage Temperature -4°F to 122°F / -20°C to 50°C
Operating Humidity 20% to 80%
Dimensions (H x W x D) 1.2 X 4.2 X 4.0 in. / 31 X 106 X 101 mm
Weight 0.46 lb. / 0.21 kg
Regulatory Approvals UL/cUL, CE, FCC, RoHS
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Warranty and Product Registration
1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one (1) year
from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing (at its
sole option) any such defective products. To obtain service under this warranty, you must obtain a Returned Material
Authorization (RMA) number from TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center. Products must be returned to
TRIPP LITE or an authorized TRIPP LITE service center with transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by
a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty does not apply to
equipment, which has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modified in any
way.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF
SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, TRIPP LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss
of use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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FCC Notice, Class B
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by Tripp Lite could void the user’s authority to
operate this equipment.
WEEE Compliance Information for Tripp Lite Customers and Recyclers (European Union)
Under the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive and implementing regulations, when
customers buy new electrical and electronic equipment from Tripp Lite they are entitled to:
• Send old equipment for recycling on a one-for-one, like-for-like basis (this varies depending on the country)
• Send the new equipment back for recycling when this ultimately becomes waste
Tripp Lite has a policy of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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