A:AnswerYou can buy an adapter at the hardware store that converts a 3-way grounded plug to a 2-way ungrounded outlet. If you want to ground it anyway, some adapters have an extra connector you can wire if you're experienced. It should work just fine.
A:AnswerI had the same issues several times. The short answer is: this unit is a piece of crap. Do like I did and throw it in the garbage and buy a model a couple steps up. This was the first time I had purchased the entry-level unit from APC and I should have known better. My last higher-end units lasted for years with zero issues. This was nothing but trouble. APC should be ashamed of themselves for producing such an inferior product.
A:AnswerNone. This is stand alone. I would purchase one that can shut devices like a PC down safely without user intervention. APC offers some with USB and downloadable software to accomplish.
A:AnswerThank you for your inquiry. The surge outlets would remain on if the power button is pressed off. To cut power to the surge only outlets you would need to disconnect the UPS's power plug from the wall. Unfortunately the option to turn them off would not be programmable on this unit either. I apologize for any inconvenience this causes.
A:AnswerYou are correct. The wattage they are stating is the battery backup portion. The less wattage drain on the battery , the longer the “run” time.
