APC P11GTV - Manual

01/2010

990-3647B

User Guide - SurgeArrest

®

Power-Saving P11GTV

Complete and return the warranty card.

Read the safety instructions before installing the unit. Failure to follow these instructions may cause damage to equipment.

Do not install this device if there is not at lest 10 meters (30 feet) or more of wire between the electrical outlet and the electrical
service panel.

• 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 a missing
ground.

• Never install electrical wiring during a lightning storm.

• If the SurgeArrest is to be used for telephone protection, connect only standard two wire “dial up” telephone service.

Overview and Operation



ON/OFF switch and circuit breaker

-The

ON/OFF

switch provides on/off power control to all of the outlets and serves as a circuit

breaker. When an output overload condition occurs the

ON/OFF

switch moves to the OFF position. Disconnect all equipment from the

SurgeArrest before moving the switch to the ON position.



Outlets

controlled by ON/OFF switch -

These outlets receive power when the

ON/OFF

switch is in the ON position.



MASTER

and

CONTROLLED BY MASTER outlets-

When enabled, a device plugged into the

MASTER

outlet will act as the master

on/off switch for devices plugged into the

CONTROLLED BY MASTER

outlets.Turn off or place in Standby mode the device plugged

into the

MASTER

outlet and automatically all devices plugged into the

CONTROLLED BY MASTER

outlets will turn off. When the

device plugged into the

MASTER

outlet is turned on or is taken out of standby mode, all devices plugged into the

CONTROLLED BY

MASTER

outlets will automatically turn on.

NOTE:

If a computer is being used as the master device, standby 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.



Master/Controlled by Master Setup

button and LED

-

Use the

Master/Controlled by Master Setup

button to enable the

Master/

Controlled by Master

feature. When enabled the LED illumuinates.

To enable the feature:

1. Connect a device to the

MASTER

outlet (television, A/V receiver, computer).

If a computer is being used as the master device, put the computer into standby or hibernation mode.
If an A/V component is used as the master, turn the component off.

2. Press and hold the

Setup

button for 3-4 seconds, until the

Master Enabled

LED illuminates.

To disable the feature, press and hold the

Setup

button for 3-4 seconds, until the

Master Enabled

LED extinquishes.



PROTECTION WORKING LED

-The LED is normally illuminated indicating that the surge protector is on and ready to protect

connected equipment. If the LED is not illuminated the surge suppression circuitry has been compromised. Contact APC using the contact
information provided in this guide.



CONTROLLED ON

LED-When illuminated, the unit is supplying power to the

CONTROLLED BY MASTER

outlets.



BUILDING WIRING FAULT LED

-This LED illuminates when there is no ground circuit, an overloaded neutral or there is a reversed

polarity in the building wiring. Discontinue use and have a qualified electrician check the wiring in the building.



Tel/DSL

connector provides protection from phone line power surges. Connect a phone cord from the wall telephone jack to the

connector marked

In

. Connect one end of the supplied phone patch cord to the Surge connector labeled

To Equipment

and and the other end

to a telephone, FAX or modem.



In/To Eqipment

coaxial connectors

-

Connect a standard television input coaxial cable to the coaxial connectors on the SurgeArrest. The

In

connector, when used with the

To Equipment

connector provides protection from power surges to the television, cable modem, cable

box, DSS receiver, A/B switch, splitter, or VCR/DVD.

DO NOT connect a cable from a DSS dish directly to the Antenna/Cable In

Connector.

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