Radio Shack 61-2425 Surge Protection, Care, Troubleshooting, Service and Repair, Specifications

	! IMPORTANT !	If this surge protector causes harm to the		SURGE PROTECTION
Operating this surge protector from a non-		telephone network, the telephone company		Your surge protector has built-in protection
		will notify you in advance that temporary
grounded outlet will invalidate your “Connected		discontinuance of service may be required.		circuits to reduce the risk of damage from
Equipment Guarantee” and puts your valuable
		But if advance notice isn’t practical, the		surges in telephone line and power line
equipment at risk.
		telephone company will notify the customer		current. These protection circuits meet or
	CAUTION	as soon as possible. Also, you will be		exceed the FCC requirements. However,
Retain Instructions— Retain the safety and		advised of your right to file a complaint with		lightning striking the surge protector or power
		the FCC if you believe it is necessary.		lines can damage your surge protector.
operating instructions for future reference.
Damage — Unplug this appliance from the wal l		Also, the phone company can make		Lightning damage is not common. Never-
outlet and replace it:
• When the power cord or plug is damaged.		changes to its lines, equipment, operations,		theless, if you live in an area that has
		or procedures that could affect the		severe electrical storms, we suggest that
•	If liquid has been spilled or objects have
		operation of this surge protector. The		you unplug your surge protector when
	fallen into the appliance.
		telephone company notifies you of these		storms approach to reduce the possibility of
•	If the appliance has been exposed to rain or
		changes in advance, so you can take the		damage.
	water.
•	If the appliance has been dropped or	necessary steps to prevent interruption of		CARE
		your telephone service.
	damaged in any way.
• When the PROTECTED WHEN LIT indicator		Your surge protector connects directly to a		Keep the surge protector dry; if it gets wet,
	fails to light.
		modular telephone line jack. If your
				wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the
	TROUBLESHOOTING	jack, you can update the wiring yourself
		telephone wiring does not have a modular		surge protector only in normal temperature
	Condition	using jacks and adapters (available at your		environments. Handle the surge protector
				carefully; do not drop it. Keep the surge
	The GROUNDED WHEN LIT indicator	local RadioShack store), or have the		protector away from dust and dirt, and wipe
	does not light.	telephone company update the wiring for		it with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
	Solution	you. You must use compatible modular		looking new.
		jacks that are compliant with Part 68 of FCC
	Your surge protector is not grounded.
		Rules and the requirements adopted by the		SERVICE AND REPAIR
	You must move it to a different
		ACTA. The telephone cord and modular
	grounded, three-prong AC outlet.!	plug provided is Part 68 compliant for		If your surge protector is not performing as it
	If the GROUNDED WHEN LIT still does	connecting to the telephone company
				should, take it to your local RadioShack
	not light after moving the surge protector	network.
				store for assistance. To locate your nearest
	to a grounded outlet, return the product
		The USOC number of the phone jack to be		RadioShack, use the store locator feature
	to RadioShack for assistance.
				on RadioShack’s website
		installed is RJ11C (or RJ11W for a wall
	If the surge protector proves to be			www.radioshack.com, or call 1-800-The-
		plate jack). The USOC number of the LAN
	working properly, you may need to	jack to be installed is RJ45.		Shack (843-7422) and follow the menu
	contact a professional electrician to			options. Modifying or tampering with the
	check your outlets for proper grounding.			surge protector’s internal components can
	Condition			cause a malfunction and might invalidate its
				warranty.
	The PROTECTED WHEN LIT and
	GROUNDED WHEN LIT indicators turn	SPECIFICATIONS
	off, and RESET pops out.
	Solution	Line Voltage		125V
	Your surge protector received a current	Line Current		15A
	that exceeded its capacity due to overload.	Frequency		60Hz
	When this happens, the 15-amp circuit	Number of AC Outlets		11 (4 USB-Controlled and 7 Regular Outlets)
	breaker (located on the side of the case)	Cord Length/Plug Type		8ft, right angle plug
	trips to prevent possible damage, and	Circuit Breaker		15A
		Housing Material		Plastic
	RESET pops out. To reset the surge protec-
		USB CONTROL Switch		Push ON/OFF type
	tor, disconnect one or more of the con-
		USB CTRL Indicator	Lights green when USB CONTROL ON/OFF is pressed in
	nected devices and allow the surge pro-
		PROTECTED WHEN LIT Indicator		Lights green when the AC line is protected
	tector to cool down. Then push RESET in.
		GROUNDED WHEN LIT Indicator	Lights green when the ground wire is securely connected
	Condition	Noise Frequency Range		100 kHz – 100 MHz
	The PROTECTED WHEN LIT and	Noise Attenuation Level		Up to 55dB
	GROUNDED WHEN LIT indicators turn off,	Maximum Surge Voltage		6,000V
	and the surge protector sounds an alarm.	Composite Maximum Surge Current		120VAC Line 135,000A
		Phone Line		10,500A
	Solution
		Total Maximum Surge Current		145,500A
	Your surge protector's AC line is no longer	Composite Maximum Energy Dissipation:
	protected from surges and power is not	120 VAC Line		2,421J
	allowed to pass beyond the alarm. When	Phone Line		180J
	the surge protector receives an unusually	Total Maximum Energy Dissipation		2,601J
	strong surge, the built-in protection ab-	Modes of Protection		Three (Hot-Neutral, Hot-Ground, Neutral-Ground)
	sorbs the surge to protect your equipment.	Clamping Time		<1 nanosecond
	If the surge is strong enough, it diminishes	Clamping Voltage		330V
		Additional Protect		LAN (1 in, 1 out), protects pin 1, 2 and 3, 6
	the protection circuitry’s ability and the
		Fax/Modem (1 in, 1 out) Tip-Ground, Ring-Ground, Tip-Ring
	surge protector sounds an alarm. If the
		Operation Temperature		32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C)
	PROTECTED WHEN LIT and
	GROUNDED WHEN LIT indicators will	Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and
	not light, replace the surge protector.
		improvement without notice.
				61-2425
				03A03
				Printed in China