APC 1990-3646 warranty Overview and Operation, P7GB, P8GT

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-TheAuto/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.

P7GB

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RESEST

PROTECTION	WORKING
BUILDING	WIRING FAULT

ALWAYS ON OUTLETS

NETBOOK PC/NB

MASTER CONTROLLED BY MASTER

P8GT

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srg003a	WORKING
	PROTECTION

MASTER

	AUTO
BUILDING WIRING FAULT	MANUAL

OUTLETS ON ALWAYS
To Equipment	In

srg004a

RESEST NETBOOK PC/NB

CONTROLLED BY MASTER

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