Radio Shack 61-184 Surge Protector User Manual


 
Please read this user’s guide before using your
new surge protector.
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61-184 User’s Guide
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Package contents
• Surge protector User’s Guide
• Quick Start
Features
Swift Detection and Protection: Detects
and protects against a power surge of up
to 6,000 volts and 45,000 amps within 1
nanosecond.
Power Shutdown Protection: Protects
the connected appliances from damage by
shutting down power when surge protection
is depleted.
1 Connect to Wall Outlet
Plug the surge protector into a three-prong
standard AC wall outlet.The
PROTECTED
WHEN LIT indicator lights.
Important Safety Instructions
wWARNING: Do not use the surge
protector near liquid.
This product is intended for indoor use only.
This surge protector is not a lightning arrestor
and may not protect against lightning-induced
voltage surges.
The total wattage of all connected devices
must not exceed 1875 watts.
Use the surge protector only with a
grounded, three-prong standard AC plug. The
surge protector cannot provide protection
without a grounded AC source.
Retain the safety and operating instructions
for future reference.
If damaged, turn off the breaker, then unplug
the surge protector from the wall outlet and
replace it.
Do not use if liquid has been spilled or
objects have entered the surge protector.
Do not use if the surge protector has been
damaged in any way. Note that dropping the
surge protector may cause damage.
Do not use if the
PROTECTED WHEN LIT
indicator goes out.
DO NOT install this device if there is not at
least 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire
between the electrical outlet and electrical
service panel.
Specifications
LineVoltage ........................................................... 120V
Line Current ............................................................. 15A
Frequency.......................................................... 50/60Hz
Operation Environment.............. 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
UL Approval .......................................... UL1449 & 498A
Noise Frequency Range ......................150kHz - 100MHz
Noise Attenuation Level................................ Up to 20dB
Maximum SurgeVoltage ..................................... 6,000V
Maximum Surge Current.................................. 45,000A
Composite Maximum Energy Dissipation ......................
..........................................................120V AC Line: 900J
Total Maximum Energy Dissipation........................ 900J
Number of Lines Protected ............................................
....... Three (Hot-Neutral, Hot-Ground, and Neutral-Ground)
ClampingVoltage.................................................... 400V
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice. Actual product may vary from the
product images in this document.
Limited Warranty and
Connected Equipment Benefit
Ignition L.P. warrants this surge protector product (“Product”) against defects
in materials and workmanship under normal use by the original purchaser for
five (5) years after the date of purchase (the“Warranty Period”). IGNITION L.P.
MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESSWARRANTIES.
This warranty does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable
n Note: If the PROTECTED WHEN
LIT indicator light is off, replace the surge
protector. It may have received a power
surge or spike that it absorbed, but it will not
protect against future surges and spikes.
2 Plug in Equipment
Plug the equipment you want to protect
into the surge protector’s AC socket.The
connected devices are protected.
w Important: Operating this surge
protector from a non-grounded outlet will
invalidate your “Connected Equipment
Benefit”, and puts your valuable equipment
at risk.
PROTECTED WHEN LIT
lights green when the AC line
is protected.
to abuse,misuse,failure to follow instructions, improper installation or
maintenance, alteration, accident, Acts of God (such as floods) except
as expressly stated herein; (b) improper or incorrectly performed repairs
by persons who are not an Ignition L.P.Authorized Service Facility; (c)
consumables (such as fuses); (d) ordinary wear and tear or cosmetic damage;
(e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; (f) costs of product removal,
installation, set-up service, adjustment or reinstallation; and (g) claims by
persons other than the original purchaser.
Connected Equipment Benefit: If the Product is properly installed and
connected (as defined below) to any electronic equipment (the“Connected
Equipment”) and if the Connected Equipment is damaged during theWarranty
Period by a transient voltage surge/spike from theAC power line, telephone
line or coaxial line that enters the Connected Equipment through the Product,
then Ignition L.P. will reimburse the original purchaser of the Product the lesser
of: (a) the repair charges for the Connected Equipment; (b) the purchase price
of replacement equipment that is reasonably comparable (as determined
by Ignition L.P. in its sole discretion) to the Connected Equipment; or (c) the
original purchase price of the Connected Equipment; provided, however, that
in no event will the Connected Equipment Benefit exceed a maximumoften
thousand U.S. dollars ($10,000) (the “Equipment Limit”). The Connected
Equipment Benefit does not cover data loss and is subject to all of the
limitations described in the all capitalized paragraph below. In order to qualify
for the Connected Equipment Benefit, the Product must be returned to Ignition
L.P. and inspection of the Product must show its stated protection capacity
was exhausted by a power surge.
“Properly installed and connected” means: (a) the Product must be plugged
directly into a properly wired and grounded AC outlet; (b) that no extension
cords, adapters, other ground wires or electrical connections may be used
to connect the Product to AC power; (c) that no more than one piece of
Connected Equipment may be connected to any one outlet of the Product;
(d) that the wiring in the building must comply with all applicable codes (NEC,
CSA, etc.); and (e) that all wires (power, telephone and coaxial) leading into
the Connected Equipment must pass through the Product. To claim damage
to Connected Equipment as a result of telephone line transients, the Product
must provide telephone line protection, and your telephone service equipment
must include a properly installed and operating “primary protection” device at
the service entrance. Primary protection devices are normally available from
the telephone company and added during telephone line installation. To claim
damage to Connected Equipment as a result of coaxial line transients, the
Product must provide coaxial line protection.
To make a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, you
must:
1) CallIgnitionL.P.at1-866-829-2185 for a return authorization number
during theWarranty Period. Under no circumstances will a claim for
surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment be accepted without a
return authorization number;
2) Haveanysurge-induced,damagedConnectedEquipmentrepaired
(or get an estimate for repair) by a service center authorized by the
manufacturer of the Connected Equipment unless the service center
determines that the Connected Equipment is not repairable or that
the cost of repair will be more than the purchasepriceofcomparable
replacement equipment. If the Connected Equipment is not to be
repaired, get a writtenquotation for the purchase price of comparable
replacement equipment. In no event will Ignition L.P.reimburse
more than the Equipment Limit.The repair bill or estimate from
the authorized service center must indicate that the damage to the
Connected Equipment was surge-induced; and
3) Shiptheoriginalsurgeprotector,postageprepaidto:Ignition L.P.,
4241 12th AVENUE EAST SUITE 400, SHAKOPEE, MN 55379.
Include: (a) your name, address and daytime telephone number; (b) the
original or a photocopy of the sales receipt for the surge protector; (c)
a brief description of any problem with the surge protector; (d) a brief
description of how the damage to the Connected Equipment occurred;
(e) the original authorized service center repair bill or estimate
documenting that the damage to the Connected Equipment was
surge-induced; and (f) if replacement equipment is to be purchased, the
original or a photocopy of the quotation for comparable replacement
equipment and the authorized service center repair estimate must
contain a statement that the Connected Equipment is not repairable
or that the cost of repair will be more than the purchase price of
comparable replacement equipment.
If Ignition L.P. determines that damage to Connected Equipment is covered,
Ignition L.P. will reimburse, up to the Equipment Limit amount defined above,
to the original purchaser of the surge protector Product the lower of the: (a)
repair charges;(b)purchase price of comparable replacement equipment; or (c)
the original purchase price of the Connected Equipment.
How to Make a Warranty Claim: In the event of a covered Product defect
during theWarranty Period, Ignition L.P. will, at its option, unless otherwise
provided by law: (a) correct the defect by surge protector repair without
charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the surge protector with the same or a
comparable product; or (c) refund the purchase price of the surge protector.
To make a warranty claim for a defect in the surge protector Product without
a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, you must,
during theWarranty Period, take the Product and the sales receipt as proof of
purchasedatetotheplaceofpurchase.
All replaced parts, products, and Connected Equipment and products and
Connected Equipment on which a refund is made, become the property
of Ignition L.P. New or reconditioned parts and products maybe used in
the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts in surge
protectors and replacement surge protectors are warranted for the remainder
of theWarranty Period.You will be charged for repair or replacement of the
Product made after the expiration of theWarranty Period.
IGNITION L.P. EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALLWARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS
NOT STATED INTHISLIMITEDWARRANTY. ANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES
THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY LAW, INCLUDINGTHE IMPLIEDWARRANTY
OF MERCHANTABILITY AND, IF APPLICABLE,THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL EXPIRE ONTHE
EXPIRATION OFTHESTATEDWARRANTY PERIOD.
EXCEPT AS DESCRIBED ABOVE, IGNITION L.P. SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY
OR RESPONSIBILITYTOTHE PURCHASER OFTHE PRODUCT OR ANY
OTHER PERSON OR ENTITYWITH RESPECTTO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR
DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLYBY USE OR PERFORMANCE
OFTHE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OFTHISWARRANTY,
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITEDTO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
INCONVENIENCE ANDANYLOSS OFTIME, DATA, PROPERTY,REVENUE,OR
PROFITAND ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, EVEN IF IGNITION L.P. HAS BEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITY
OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some States do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts
or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from State
to State.You may contact Ignition L.P. at:
Ignition L.P., 3102 Maple Ave Suite 450, Dallas,TX 75201 06/09
For product support, call 1-866-315-0426
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Printed
in China
06A09
61-184
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