APC LE300 - Manual

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Thank you for purchasing APC’s Line-R Automatic Voltage Regulator! Please fill out and mail the
product warranty registration form, or fill out an online form at www.apc.com.

Chronically abnormal line voltage is often the result of adjustments made to the power station to conserve

energy, or to compensate for low voltages in other areas. Locally, the operation of heavy loads such as air

conditioners, office copiers, and laser printers may cause temporary voltage fluctuations.
The Line-R is a high-performance, microprocessor-controlled tap changing device which automatically

corrects brownouts (by boosting low voltage) and overvoltages (by stepping down high voltage) from the

power utility service to levels that are safe for computers, as well as other sensitive equipment. APC’s

Line-R provides the highest degree of protection from line voltage sags and swells, and has been designed

for many years of reliable, maintenance-free service.

Please Read This Manual

This manual provides safety, installation and operation instructions that, when followed, will ensure the

fullest performance and service life that the Line-R can provide. Please save this manual. It includes

important instructions for the safe use of this product, as well as information necessary to obtain factory

service, if necessary.

Applications

CAUTION:

The total power consumption of all equipment plugged into the Line-R must not exceed 300

W or 300VA. A total load in excess of 300 W or 300 VA will cause the fuse to fault (blow).
The Line-R is designed for use with voltage sensitive equipment such as: a home computer, monitor,

inkjet printer, scanner or fax. It is also designed for use with home electronics equipment such as

televisions, stereos, CD players, VCRs, and DVD players, data processing equipment, modems,

typewriters, calculators, and telephone equipment.

Appliances not suitable for use with the Line-R are items such as refrigerators, freezers, power tools, air

conditioners, dehumidifiers, blenders, or any device that employs an AC motor for operation.

Not for use

with small fuel generators.

Also excluded are life sustaining equipment and any device with a power

requirement of 300 W or 300 VA.

When using the Line-R with an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), connect the UPS to the Line-R’s
output, then connect the Line-R to the wall outlet.

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• Connect Your Equipment

Plug equipment into the Line-R rear-panel outlets and switch the equipment ON. The equipment will not

be powered until the Line-R is switched ON.

CAUTION:

The total power consumption of all equipment plugged into the Line-R must not exceed

300 W or 300 VA. A total load in excess of 300 W or 300 VA will cause the fuse to fault (blow).

CAUTION:

Do not plug an LE300 into a 220 volt outlet as this may damage the unit or the connected

equipment.
Switch ON the Line-R
Switch the Line-R ON by pressing the front panel ON/OFF switch to the ON (

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) position. This switch

may be used as the master ON/OFF switch for all equipment connected to the unit.

Specifications

Limited Warranty

American Power Conversion (APC) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and

workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase. Its obligation under this warranty is

limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole option, any such defective products. To obtain service under

warranty you must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from APC or an APC service

center. Products must be returned to APC or an APC 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. This warranty applies to the

original purchaser who must have proper registered the product within 10 days of purchase.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION MAKES NO

WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF

MERCHANTIBILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some countries 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 SHALL APC 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, APC 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.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which may vary from

location to location.

Contact Information

Characteristics

Model LE300

Maximum Output Power Capacity

300 W or 300 VA

Voltage Type

Monovolt

Nominal Output Voltage

115V +6%

Nominal Input Current

2.6 A

Input Voltage Range

93 - 132 V

Surge Energy

450 Joules

Output Regulation

+6%

Response Time

<3 AC Cycles

Efficiency

>93%

Nominal Frequency

60 Hz

Total Harmonic Distortion

<1.5%

Number of Outlets

4

Fuse 1 (for 115 volt operation)

250V, 3.2 Amp, Slo-Blo Type

(.25 x 1.25 in.

6.35 x 31.75 mm)

Operating Temperature

0 - 40°C (32 - 104°F)

Relative Humidity

0 - 95% Non-condensing

Dimensions

118 x 214 x 141 mm (4.6 x 8.4 x 5.5 inches)

Weight

2.0 kg (4.4 lb.)

Features

Installation

• Inspection

Remove the Line-R from the shipping container and inspect it for damage that may have occurred in

transit. Notify the carrier and place of purchase if any damage is found. The packing materials are made of

recyclable materials and should be saved for reuse or be disposed of properly.

• Placement

Please install the Line-R in a protected environment.
Do not block the top or side air vents on the unit. Allow 2.5 cm (1 inch) minimum vent clearance.

Do not operate the Line-R in an environment where the ambient temperature or humidity is outside the

limits listed in the

Specifications

section of this manual. Operate the Line-R in an environment free of

excessive dust, mechanical vibration, inflammable gases and explosive or corrosive atmospheres.

• Plug the Line-R into Wall Outlet

Plug the Line-R (LE300) into a 115 volt AC wall outlet.

Lights when the Line-R is regulating above
normal input voltage and the input voltage
is within the normal input voltage range.

Flashes when the Line-R is regulating
above normal input voltage and the input
voltage is out of the input voltage range.

Lights when the input voltage is normal.

Lights when the Line-R is regulating below
normal input voltage and the input voltage
is within the normal input voltage range.

Flashes when the Line-R is regulating
below normal input voltage and the input
voltage is lower than the input voltage
range.

ON/OFF

Switch

AC Outlets (4)

(connect equipment here)

Transformer
Block Outlet

Fuse Holder

AC Plug

(to wall outlet)

Note: Monovolt Unit has 1 Fuse Holder

Bivolt Unit has 2 Fuse Holders

2.5 cm

(1 inch)

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Fuse Replacement

For safety purposes, the Line-R provides a user-

replaceable fuse to protect the unit from being

overloaded. See the

Specifications

table for

replacement fuse rating. Replace a faulted fuse

with a fuse of the same exact type and rating.

CAUTION:

Unplug the Line-R from the wall

outlet before replacing the fuse.

Polarization Standard

In order to comply with all installation practices

and standards, as well as to avoid the risk of

electrical shock, the Line-R must be connected

in places having proper grounding. The network

phase conductors where your equipment will be

connected must be protected by fuses or circuit

breakers, and it must be bipolar if used in a

biphase network.