APC C3, C3BLK User Manual

User Manual

C Type Power Filter

Model C3 and C3BLK

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Table of Contents

Safety Information i

Protect Your Investment iii

Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Requirements vi

Introduction 1

Proven Expertise…Proven Reliability 1
Safety Precautions 2
Package Contents 2
Unit Power Capacity 2

Features 3

Surge Protection 3
Isolated Noise Filter Banks (INFB) 3
Full Outlet Coverage 3

Top Panel 4

Top Panel Controls and Indicators 4

Outlet Panel and Side Panel 5

Outlet Panel Controls and Indicators 5
Side Panel Controls and Indicators 6

Installation 8

Make Connections 8
Apply Power 8
FCC Compliance Information 8

Technical Specifications 9

Troubleshooting 10

APC Technical Support 11

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Protect Your Investment

Congratulations and thank you for selecting and investing in APC's Model C5
Power Filter. At APC, we know you have made an intelligent choice sure to
reward you for many years. To ensure you receive all the benefits and protec­tion that accompany your purchase, please take a few minutes to fill out and
mail the enclosed Warranty Registration Card, or complete the online form at:
www.apc.com.

Note: Under California law, failure to register your purchase may not exclude
you from provisions of the Warranty and Equipment Protection Policy.
The benefits of warranty registration are outlined below.

Registration Verification Confirmation

By registering your
purchase now, it
guarantees you will
receive all the information
and special offers you
qualify for as the owner of
this product.

By registering your
purchase now, it confirms
your right to maximum
protection under the
terms and conditions of
the Warranty, and
Equipment Protection
Policy.

By registering your
purchase now, you have a
way to confirm yourself
as the owner of the
product in the event of
fire, theft or loss.

Safety Symbols

This “bolt of lightning”
indicates uninsulated material
within your unit that may
cause an electrical shock. For
the safety of everyone in your
home, please do not remove
the product cover.

This “exclamation point” calls
attention to features for which

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you should read about in this
Manual to prevent operating
and maintenance problems.

Warnings, Cautions and Notes

Warnings Cautions Notes

Warnings provide
information about a
procedure that, if not
performed exactly as
stated, may result in
injury or death.

Cautions provide
information about a
procedure that, if
not performed
exactly as stated,
may result in
equipment damage.

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Notes provide
information that is
essential to
highlight.

Class B Labeling and

Instruction Manual Requirements

Devices subject to Certification must be labeled with an FCC Identifier.
Devices subject to Verification or Certification must be labeled with the
following compliance statement:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

In addition, for a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions
furnished the user shall include the following or similar statement, placed in a
prominent location in the text of the manual:

Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the CC
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiated radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different

from that to which the receiver is connected.

– Consult the dealer or an experienced audio TV technician for

help.

If shielded cables or other specialized accessories are necessary for the unit
to achieve compliance, a statement similar to the following should be added:

Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance
with the Class B FCC limits.

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