APC 1990-3646 - Manual
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990-3646
User Guide - SurgeArrest
®
Power-Saving Surge Protector P7GB/P8GT
Complete and return the warranty card.
Read the safety instructions before installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to
equipment.
• The SurgeArrest is intended for indoor use only. The internal components are not sealed from the environment.
• Do not install the SurgeArrest where there is excessive heat or humidity.
• Do not use extension cords with the SurgeArrest.
• Plug the SurgeArrest into a three wire, grounded receptacle only. If the Building Wiring Fault LED illuminates indicating a wiring
fault, discontinue use and have a qualified electrician check the building wiring for an overloaded neutral, reversed polarity, or
amissing ground.
• Never install electrical wiring during a lightening storm.
• If the SurgeArrest is to be used for telephone protection, connect only on standard two wire “dial up” telephone service.
Overview and Operation
ALWAYS ON Outlets-
These outlets receive power at all times. The
ALWAYS ON
outlets are not affected by the
Auto/Manual
switch.
Auto/Manual switch
-Connect a computer, laptop or netbook to the
MASTER
outlet.
• Move the switch to
Auto
to enable the
MASTER
and
CONTROLLED by MASTER
features.
• Move the switch to
Manual
to disable the
MASTER
and
CONTROLLED by MASTER
feature. The
MASTER
and
CONTROLLED by MASTER
outlets will continue to receive power until the unit is unplugged for the wall outlet.
MASTER and CONTROLLED by MASTER outlets-
The
Auto/Manual
switch must be on
Auto
. When computers, laptops or
netbooks are in standby or hibernation mode, these outlets will automatically shut off power to peripheral equipment connected to the
computers, laptops or netbooks. Power will be restored when computers, laptops or netbooks “awaken”.
• Connect a computer, laptop or netbook to the
MASTER
outlet.
• Connect the peripherals (monitor, scanner, or speakers), to the
CONTROLLED by MASTER
outlets.
NOTE:
Standby or hibernation mode must be enabled. For Windows, access Control Panel, select Power Options then select Power
Schemes. For MacIntosh, access System Preferences then select Energy Saver.
NOTE:
Some computers consume so much power that the
MASTER
outlet does not recognize standby or hibernation mode. In this
case the
CONTROLLED by MASTER outlets
will not shut off power to peripheral equipment.
NETBOOK PC/NB slider switch
-If a netbook is connected, locate the
NETBOOK PC/NB
slider on the side of the SurgeArrest.
push the slider to
Netbook
. If a computer or laptop is connected, push the slider to
PC/NB
.
Circuit Breaker Reset-
The circuit breaker
RESET
allows the user to reset the circuit breaker after an output overload condition has
caused the circuit breaker to trip. Disconnect all equipment from the SurgeArrest before pushing the
RESET
button.
Telephone line surge protection jacks
P8GT models only
-The SurgeArrest provides protection from a power surge through a
telephone line.
• Connect the telephone line from the wall outlet to the SurgeArrest receptacle labeled
IN
.
• Connect one end of the telephone patch cable (supplied), to the receptacle labeled
To Equipment.
Connect the other end of the
cable to the DSL modem or FAX machine.
PROTECTION WORKING LED
-This LED illuminates to indicate that the SurgeArrest is ready to protect equipment from power
surges. If the LED extinguishes contact APC using the contact information provided in this guide.
BUILDING WIRING FAULT LED
-This LED illuminates when there is no ground circuit, or there is a reversed polarity in the
building wiring. Discontinue use and have a qualified electrician check the wiring in the building.
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