Smart Strip
®
AUTOMATIC POWER CONTROLLER
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Cautions and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Location of Parts and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
The Smart Strip
®
Story . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Feature Facts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Smart Strip
®
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Adjusting the Sensitivity. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Smart Strip
®
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Connected Equipment Limited Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
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CAUTION
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude
to constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:
1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.
2. Do not place or store the unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.
3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.
4. Do not reach for a unit that has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.
5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit.
WARNING
1. Do not use this unit with an extension cord or another relocatable power source.
2. Close supervision is necessary when this product is used by or near children
or mentally disabled individuals.
3. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.
4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening other than a plug in an outlet.
5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plug
outlets and the point where it exits the unit.
6. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap the cord loosely around
the unit when storing.
7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves, or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.
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8. Never place this unit on a soft surface such as a bed or couch.
9. Do not overload electrical outlets. Use only as indicated.
10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use its cord as a handle.
11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water.
If the unit’s power supply cord or plug is damaged, do not attempt to
fix it yourself.
12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble or attempt to repair
the unit. Incorrect repair can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons
when the unit is used.
13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.
14. Never remove any plug from outlets by pulling its power cord.
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
1. Power Switch (large red LED)
2. Ground and Surge Indicator
(small green LED)
3. Switched Outlets Indicator
(small red LED)
4. 1 Control Outlet (blue)
5. 2 Constant Hot Outlets (red)
6. 4 Automatically Switched
Outlets (green)
7. Coaxial Connectors
(1 in/1 out)
8. Sensitivity Adjustment Knob
9. 45° Grounded Outlet
Plug (not shown)
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THE SMART STRIP® STORY
In today’s world, most electronics you power off are still in “stand-by” mode,
drawing power—some drawing much more power than others.
Smart Strip
®
helps you save electricity by disconnecting select devices from
the power source completely—automatically, without you having to literally
unplug every one.
Simply power off the device plugged into the Control Outlet, and the items you
have plugged into the Automatically Switched Outlets will turn off—completely!
Below is a link that will help you calculate your estimated savings you will earn
by using the Smart Strip
®
. Just type the link in the address bar of your browser
and follow the on-line instructions.
http://www.bitsltd.net/Idle%20Current%20Calculator.html
FEATURE FACTS
POWER SWITCH: Smart Strip’s lighted switch is also a 15-amp circuit breaker.
It will illuminate when switched on. If it’s not on, turn it on, reset it, or try a
different outlet.
SWITCHED OUTLETS INDICATOR: When this LED is illuminated, it indicates
the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLETS are live.
GROUND AND SURGE INDICATOR: When this LED is illuminated, you know
your equipment is protected.
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CONTROL OUTLET (BLUE): You plug your main component, like your TV or CPU,
into this outlet. This outlet controls the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLETS.
So if the device plugged in the CONTROL OUTLET is on, the AUTOMATICALLY
SWITCHED OUTLETS are live. If it is off, the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED
OUTLETS are not live.
CONSTANT HOT OUTLETS (RED): Plug the items you do not want to shut off
completely into these outlets, like your DVR, fax or cable modem, or items that lose
their memory settings when unplugged. These items will only turn off when the
POWER SWITCH on the Smart Strip
®
itself is turned off.
AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLETS (GREEN): Plug the items you wish to
disconnect from the power source completely in these 4 outlets. When you power
off the main device plugged into the CONTROL OUTLET, the devices connected
to these outlets will be disconnected from the electricity completely.
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USING THE SMART STRIP
®
1. Plug your control item into the CONTROL OUTLET.
2. Plug up to two items you do not want to disconnect from the power source
into the CONSTANT HOT OUTLETS.
3. Plug up to four items you want to disconnect from the power source when you
turn off the control item into the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLETS.
4. Connect your cable/satellite coaxial cable to the IN jack, and use the included
cable to then connect the Smart Strip
®
to your equipment. This protects from
surge only.
Examples of device/plug location:
TV/Entertainment Area: TV in CONTROL outlet > DVR and a lamp in the
CONSTANT HOT outlets > VCR, DVD Player, Subwoofer and Receiver in the
AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED outlets.
Home Office: Computer Tower/CPU in CONTROL outlet > Fax and Modem
in the CONSTANT HOT outlets > Monitor, Printer, Scanner and Copier in the
AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED outlets.
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ADJUSTING THE SENSITIVITY
If the SWITCHED OUTLET INDICATOR never turns on:
1. Turn on the device that is plugged into the CONTROL OUTLET.
2. Turn the SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB clockwise a small amount with
your fingernail or a small screwdriver and wait 2 seconds. Repeat this process
until the SWITCHED OUTLET INDICATOR illuminates and the devices plugged
into the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLETS turn on.
3. Turn off the device plugged into the CONTROL OUTLET. The SWITCHED
OUTLET INDICATOR and devices should turn off.
If the SWITCHED OUTLET INDICATOR never turns off:
1. Turn off the device that is plugged into the CONTROL OUTLET.
2. Turn the SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB counterclockwise a small amount
with your fingernail or a small screwdriver and wait 2 seconds. Repeat this
process until the SWITCHED OUTLET INDICATOR, and the devices plugged
into the AUTOMATICALLY SWITCHED OUTLET, turn off.
Important! Some devices may take a few minutes to revert to sleep mode.
3. Turn on the device plugged into the CONTROL OUTLET. The SWITCHED
OUTLET INDICATOR and devices should turn on.
Note: If you need to repeat the process to set the sensitivity, keep in mind
that the SENSITIVITY ADJUSTMENT KNOB only makes one revolution.
Do not force more than one full turn in either direction.
SMART STRIP® SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Power Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Volts, 50/60 Hertz,
15 Amperes, 1875 Watts
Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Internal
Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Passive Current
Noise Filtering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard EMI/RFI 30 dB
Noise Filtering
3-Way Surge Protection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 900 Joules with <1 ns
Response Time
Maximum Surge Voltage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000 Volts
Maximum Spike Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60,000 Amperes
UL Voltage Protection Rating (VPR) . . . . . . . . . . . 500V L-N, 500V L-G,
500V N-G
Standby Mode Idle Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Watts
Cable Frequency Response . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0-1.2 GHz
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TROUBLESHOOTING
ISSUE SOLUTION
The SWITCHED OUTLET
INDICATOR doesn’t turn on.
Refer to page 9 under ADJUSTING
THE SENSITIVITY, first section.
The SWITCHED OUTLET
INDICATOR will not turn off.
Refer to page 9 under ADJUSTING
THE SENSITIVITY, second section.
I keep losing the memory
settings on a device.
Plug the device with the memory
settings you want saved into either
the CONTROL outlet or one of
the CONSTANT HOT outlets.
I am no longer receiving faxes.
Plug your fax machine into either
the CONTROL outlet or one of
the CONSTANT HOT outlets.
Plug your DVR/VCR into either
the CONTROL outlet or one of the
CONSTANT HOT outlets.
I am no longer able to
record programs.
I am no longer able to use
my WiFi.
Plug your WiFi router into either
the CONTROL outlet or one of the
CONSTANT HOT outlets.
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
Bits Limited will reimburse the original consumer for the cost of repair, or, at Bits
Limited sole option, for the fair market value, of any equipment properly connected
to the Bits Limited surge protector that was damaged by a surge, spike, or lightning
up to a maximum of $75,000.
This warranty extends through the lifetime of the surge protector, which means
until the surge protector has exceeded its capacity to protect against surges and
spikes. When the Surge OK light is no longer lit, the surge protector has at that
point exceeded its capacity to protect against surges and spikes. The Connected
Equipment Limited Warranty would no longer be applicable.
This warranty is limited to Bits Limited surge protectors that indicate on the
packaging an accompanying connected equipment warranty.
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ONE (1) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or
3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.
Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service
at 1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service
and the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and
replacements must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and
response times will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of
the product or any parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our
instructions.
Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the
United States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories
of Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies
only to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the
“Brookstone” trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The
Limited Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
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suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,
but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone; d)
accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part that has
been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be periodically
replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including, without
limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without limitation,
floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is used
commercially or for a commercial purpose.
BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.
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Merrimack, New Hampshire USA 03054 • 800-846-3000 • www.Brookstone.com
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