Pub. 42003-206A
GAI-TRONICS® CORPORATION
A HUBBELL COMPANY
Phone Line Surge Suppressor Kit
Model 12576-120
Confidentiality Notice
This manua l is provide d sole ly as an operatio nal, installation, and ma inte nance guide and conta ins se nsitive
business and technical information that is confidential and proprietary to GAI-Tronics. GAI-Tronics
retains all intellectual property and other rights in or to the information contained herein, and such
information may only be used in connection with the operation of your GAI-Tronics product or system.
This manua l may not be dis closed in any form, i n whol e or in part, directly or indirect ly, t o any t hird party.
General Information
The Model 12576-120 Phone Line Surge Suppressor Kit consists of a single Part No. 61504-114 surge
suppressor assembly, which provides extra protection against electrical surges occurring on the in-coming
phone line. This kit is designed for use on GAI-Tronics telephones in the series listed below:
• 226-003 and 227-003 Series • 276-003 and 277-003 Series • 293AL and 294AL Series • 297 and 298 Series
Safety Guidelin es
CAUTION
To avoid electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the Operating
Instruct ions unless you are qualified to do s o . Refer to all servici ng to qualified serv i ce personnel.
When installing any GAI-Tronics telephone equipment, please adhere to the following guidelines to
ensure the safety of all personnel:
• Do not install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• All telephone models must be properly connected to earth ground to protect personnel and to
minimize the effects of any electrostatic discharge (e.g. lightning). Please note proper grounding does
not eliminate the need for lightning protection for the telephone or the telephone system.
• Install a UL Listed lightning arrestor on any phone installed where the phone or phone cable is at risk
of being exposed to lightning strikes. The lightning arrestor must be installed as close to the phone as
possible to maximize the protection. It must not be installed within the enclosure supplied with the
phone. Please consult our Service Center at 800-492-1212 for further information.
• Do not install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet
locations. Do not touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been
disconnected at the network interface.
CAUTION
• This kit is intended for additional telephone protection only!
• This kit is not
• This kit is not
installed directly outside the telephone enclosure.
These servici ng instructio ns are for use by qua l ified perso nnel only.
intended to substitute for primary or secondary protectors.
inte n ded t o replace the UL List e d lightning a r rest or that your sys tem should have
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610-777-1374 800-492-1212 Fax: 610-796-5954
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Installation
Refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 when installing the surge suppressor.
1. Open the phone to access the phone PCBA and its phone line terminal block, TB1.
2. Loosen the screw terminals at TB1-1 (TIP - green wi re) and TB1-2 (RING - red wire).
3. Insert the surge suppressor prongs b e neat h thes e screw t ermi nals alon gside the red and gr e e n w i res.
Tighten both terminal screws. See Figure 1.
4. Loosen the PCBA mounting screw and insert the surge suppressor spade lug beneath it. Tighten the
mounting screw.
5. Close the phone and re-connect the modular connector. Verify the phone is in working order.
Figure 1. Phone line surge suppressor in place on phone PCBA
Figure 2. 61504-114 Surge Suppressor Assembly
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Warranty
Equipment. GAI-Tronics warrants for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment, that any
GAI-Tronics equipment supplied hereunder shall be free of defects in material and workmanship, shall
comply with the then-current product specifications and product literature, and if applicable, shall be fit
for the purpose specified in the agreed-upon quotation or proposal document. If (a) Seller’s goods prove
to be defective in workmanship and/or material under normal and proper usage, or unfit for the purpose
specified and agreed upon, and (b) Buyer’s claim is made within the warranty period set forth above,
Buyer may return such goods to GAI-Tronics’ nearest depot repair facility, freight prepaid, at which time
they will be repaired or replaced, at Seller’s option, without charge to Buyer. Repair or replacement shall
be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy. The warranty period on any repaired or replacement equipment
shall be the greater of the ninety (90) day repair warranty or one (1) year from the date the original
equipment was shipped. In no event shall GAI-Tronics warranty obligations with respect to equipment
exceed 100% of the total cost of the equipment supplied hereunder. Buyer may also be entitled to the
manufacturer’s warranty on any third-party goods supplied by GAI-Tronics hereunder. The applicability
of any such third-party warranty will be determined by GAI-Tronics.
Services. Any services GAI-Tronics provides hereunder, whether directly or through subcontractors,
shall be performed in accordance with the standard of care with which such services are normally
provided in the industry. If the services fail to meet the applicable industry standard, GAI-Tronics will
re-perform such services at no cost to buyer to correct said deficiency to Company's satisfaction provided
any and all issues are identified prior to the demobilization of the Contractor’s personnel from the work
site. Re-performance of services shall be Buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy, and in no event shall GAITronics warranty obligations with respect to services exceed 100% of the total cost of the services
provided hereunder.
Warranty Periods. Every claim by Buyer alleging a defect in the goods and/or services provided
hereunder shall be deemed waived unless such claim is made in writing within the applicable warranty
periods as set forth above. Provided, however, that if the defect complained of is latent and not
discoverable within the above warranty periods, every claim arising on account of such latent defect shall
be deemed waived unless it is made in writing within a reasonable time after such latent defect is or
should have been discovered by Buyer.
Limitations / Exclusions. The warranties herein shall not apply to, and GAI-Tronics shall not be
responsible for, any damage to the goods or failure of the services supplied hereunder, to the extent
caused by Buyer’s neglect, failure to follow operational and maintenance procedures provided with the
equipment, or the use of technicians not specifically authorized by GAI-Tronics to maintain or service the
equipment. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE IN LIEU OF AND
EXCLUDE ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED BY
OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Return Policy
If the equipment requires service, contact your Regional Service Center for a return authorization number
(RA#). Equipment should be shipped prepaid to GAI-Tronics with a return authorization number and a
purchase order number. If the equipment is under warranty, repairs or a replacement will be made in
accordance with the warranty policy set forth above. Please include a written explanation of all defects to
assist our technicians in their troubleshooting efforts.
Call 800-492-1212 (inside the USA) or 610-777-1374 (outside the USA) for help identifying the
Regional Service Center closest to you.
(Rev. 10/06)
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