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User Guide - SurgeArrest® Power-Saving P11GTV
Complete and return the warranty card.
Read the safety instructions before installing the unit. Failure to follow these inst ructions may cause damage to equipment.
Do not install this device if there is not at les t 10 me ters (30 f eet) or more of wi re betwe en the e le ctri cal outle t an d the el ectrical
service panel.
• The SurgeArrest is intended for indoor use only. The internal components are not sealed from the environment.
• Do not install th e S urg e A rr est where there is excessive hea t or hu m id it y.
• Do not use extension cords with the SurgeArrest.
• Plug the Surge Arrest into a three wire, grounde d receptacle only. If the Building Wiring F ault LED illuminates indicat ing a wiring fault,
discontinue use and have a qualified elect rician 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 mo vi ng the switch to the ON posit io n .
Outlets controlled by ON/OFF switch -These outlets receive power when the ON/OFF switch is in th e ON position.
MASTER and CONTROLLED BY MASTER outlets-When enabled, a device plugged into the MASTER outlet will act as the mast er
on/off switch for devices plugged into the CONTROLLED BY MASTER outlets.Turn off or place i n Standby mode the device plugged
into the MASTER outlet and automatically all devices plugged into the CONTROLLED BY MASTER outlets wi ll turn off. When the
device plugged into the MASTER outlet is turned on or is taken out of standby mode, all devices plugged int o the CONTROLLED BY
MASTER outlets will automaticall y tu rn 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 the n 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 LE D il lu m u in ates.
To enable the feature:
1. Connect a device to the MASTER outlet (television, A/V receiver, co mputer).
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 th at the surge protector is on and ready to protect
connected equipment. If the LED is not illuminated the surge suppressio n 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 revers ed
polarity in the building wiring. Disconti nue use and have a qualified electrician check t he w iring in the building.
Tel/D SL 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 sup pl ie d phone pa tc h cord t o the Surg e con nec tor l abe led To Equipm ent 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 coa x ial 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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