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SpikeShield
™
Surge Protective Device
Instruction Bulletin
8273-0020A 05/02
Hubbell’s SpikeShield Surge Protective Devices puts protection where it
can do the most good to isolate and protect your most sensitive
equipment. They can be conveniently installed at any standard power
outlet to eliminate disruptive and damaging electrical disturbances.
INTRODUCTION
• Intended for indoor use only.
• Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
• Effective surge suppression requires correct wiring and proper
grounding from the AC wall outlet.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in minor or moderate
injury.
CAUTION
Do not use on top of desk or table.
Failure to follow these precautions can result in property damage.
CAUTION
PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION
Telephone Line Protection
1. Connect an RJ11 telephone cable from the telephone wall jack to the
Surge Protector TEL/MODEM/FAX IN jack. (see Figure 1)
2. Connect an RJ11 telephone cable from the Surge Protector
TEL/MODEM/FAX OUT jack to the Telephone -OR- Satellite Receiver
TEL IN jack.
CATV Line Protection
1. Connect a COAX cable from the CATV/ANT wall jack to the Surge
Protector CATV/ANT IN jack. (see Figure 1)
2. Connect a COAX cable from the Surge Protector CATV/ANT OUT to
the TV -OR- Satellite Receiver CATV/ANT IN jack.
Satellite Receiver Protection
1. Connect a COAX cable from the Satellite wall jack to the Surge
Protector SATELLITE IN jack. (see Figure 1)
2. Connect a COAX cable from the Surge Protector SATELLITE OUT
jack to the Satellite Receiver SATELLITE IN jack.
After all applicable connections are made, insert Surge Protector plug into
an AC wall outlet. Turn switch to ON position.
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SpikeShield Surge Protective Device
Instruction Bulletin
Hubbell Incorporated
(Delaware)
185 Plains Rd.
Milford, CT 06460-8897
Electrical equipment should be serviced only by qualified personnel. No responsibility is
assumed by the manufacturer for any consequences arising out of the use of this material.
This document is not intended as an instruction manual for untrained persons.
8273-0020A 05/02
LED ON = Protection
LED OFF = Fault
LED ON =
LED OFF = Fault
Figure 2: Diagnostic Operation
Outlet
Grounded
Figure 3: Dimensions
Dimensions:
in.
[mm]
8PS Series 7PS Series 6PS Series
1.60
[41]
11.83
[300]
1.18
[30]
3.69
[94]
1.68
[43]
1.68
[43]
11.62
[295]
14.44
[366]
1.18
[30]
2.41
[61]
2.41
[61]
1.18
[30]
General Specifications 6PS Series 7PS Series 8PS Series
Rated Line Voltage 120 V 120 V 120 V
Maximum Load Current 15 Amps 15 Amps 15 Amps
Operating Frequency 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz 50/60 Hz
Modes of Protection* L-N, L-G, N-G L-N, L-G, N-G L-N, L-G, N-G
Response Time < 5 ns < 5 ns < 5 ns
EMI/RFI Noise Rejection up to -20 dB up to -30 dB up to -40 dB
Diagnostics* Status LEDs Status LEDs Status LEDs
Product Standards 1449-2nd Edition
*Except HBL6PS100
Diagnostic Operation
With unit plugged into AC wall outlet
and unit is turned on.
• Both LEDs ON = OK
• One or Both LEDs OFF = Fault
(see Figure 2). Have a qualified
electrician check the AC power
outlet for proper voltage, wiring
configuration and ground
connection. If all correct,
replace unit.
TV or Satellite Receiver
CATV/ANTINSATELLITE
IN
TEL
IN
Telephone
Wall Jack
Satellite
Wall Jack
CATV/ANT
Wall Jack
Figure 1: Installation
AC Outlet
CATV/ANT
IN OUT
SATELLITE
IN OUT
IN
OUT
Telephone
or
DIMENSIONS
Surge Protection
Clamping Single Pulse Max Surge
Model # Outlets AC Phone DSS Voltage Energy Rating Current
HBL6PS100 6 Yes No No 400 70 Joules 6,500 Amps
HBL6PS370(15) 6 Yes No No 400 330 Joules 27,000 Amps
HBL6PS370M 6 Yes Yes No 400 370 Joules 33,500 Amps
HBL7PS900(15) 7 Yes No No 330 900 Joules 54,000 Amps
HBL7PS900M 7 Yes Yes No 330 940 Joules 58,500 Amps
HBL8PS1380M 8 Yes Yes No 330 1380 Joules 76,500 Amps
HBL8PS1690D 8 Yes Yes Yes 330 1680 Joules 83,000 Amps
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