Radio Shack 270-1565 User Manual

Automotive Surge and Spike Protector

270-1565

Step One

The US SocietyofAutomotiveEngineers [SAE]hasdocumentedtheexistence of powersurgesandhighvoltage spikeson cigarettelightersandother 12-volt DC power outletcircuits. These potentiallydamaging spikes can be as great as 600 volts! Computers, TV's, DVD players, PDA's, cell phones,and other portable electronicscan be damagedby these surges and spikes if unprotected.Protect your equipmentby pluggingthe Automotive Surge andSpike Protectorinto your vehicle’s cigarette lighter socket or power outlet. Then plug your equipmentinto the Protector. Thisproductcomplies with SAESpecification J1113-11andISO Specification 7637. T ests wereperformed by an independenttesting laboratory verifying that the unit eliminated the potentially damaging surges and spikes identified in these specifications. Use of this productprovides you with an assurance that your sensitive and valuable electronics are connectedto a powerful, power-conditioning circuit that will divert damaging high voltage spikes. The three outlets can carry a combined12-volt DC load of 10 amps and are protected by a replaceable 15-amp fuse. For best r esults, follow theInstallation and Use instructions.

Green LED

AdapterOutlets

Step Two

Installation and Use

1. Insert the power plug firmly into the vehicle's 12-volt cigaretteoutlet or other 12 volt-DC powersource.

2. The green LED should light. If not, try turning the vehicle's ignition switch to the "On" or "Accessory" position.Some vehicles turn off all 12-voltcircuits when the key is turned off.

If you areusing a cigarette lighter receptacle and the LED still does not light, check the cigarettelighter

circuitto see if the lighter heats up. Push the lighter intothereceptacleuntilit latches.Ifthe lighterdoesnot heatup and pop out after30 seconds, youmay have a defective lighter or a blown fuse in the lighter circuit. Referto your vehicle owner's manual for the fuse locationand replacement procedure.

If you areusing a separately provided12-volt DC power outlet and the LED does not light, check the

fuse in the circuit by referring to your owner’s manual for the fuse location and replacement procedure.

Power Plug

3. If the LED goes out, the adapter’s surge and spike protectioncircuits are not working.Check the adapter’s replaceable fuse and if blown, replace with the same type of 15-amp fuse. Replace the fuse by pressingin the tip, rotating it, then pull to remove.

4. Beforeusing the adapter,unplug all items connected to the adapter.Connect your products one at a time to see if one of the productsis causing the fuse to blow.If the fuse blows immediatelyafter insertingthe product'sadapterpluginto anoutlet,replace thefuse in theadapter and have the productrepaired.

5. If the green LED turns off afternormal operation, the surge and spike protector has experienceda powerfulsurge and has protectedyour equipment.In doing so, the protection circuitry has been depleted and thesurge and spike protector must be replaced to continue protecting your equipment.

LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

AND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE

LIMITEDWARRANTY-- Thissurgeprotectorproduct iswarrantedby RadioShackto theoriginalpurchaseragainst manufacturingdefectsin materialandworkmanshipunder normalusefor one(1) yearfromthe dateof purchase(the "WarrantyPeriod")from RadioShackcompanyowned storesand authorizedRadioShackfranchisees anddealers. In theevent ofa coveredproduct defectduring theWarrantyPeriod, RadioShackwill, at itsoption,unless otherwiseprovidedby law:(a) correctthe defectby surge protectorrepair withoutcharge forparts andlabor; (b)replace thesurge protectorwith one ofthe sameor similardesign;or (c) refundthe purchaseprice ofthe surgeprotector.

CONNECTEDEQUIPMENT GUARANTEE --RadioShackwarrants tothe originalpurchaser ofthe surgeprotectorthat ifany electronicequipment (the"ConnectedEquipment"),which isproperly installedand connected(as definedbelow) tothe surge protectorand is damagedduring theWarranty Periodby a transientvoltage surge/spikefrom theDC automotivepower system,that enters theConnected Equipmentthroughthe surgeprotector,RadioShack willreimburseto the original purchaserof the surgeprotector thelowerof the: (a)ConnectedEquipment repaircharges;(b) purchaseprice ofequipmentcomparable (asdeterminedby RadioShack)to theConnectedEquipment; or(c) originalpurchaseprice of t he ConnectedEquipment, upto a maximumof twothousandfive hundredU.S. dollars($2,500.00)(the"EquipmentLimit"). The ConnectedEquipmentGuaranteedoes notcoverdata lossorany otherdamagesexcluded intheall capitalizedparagraphbelow. In ordertoqualify forConnected Equipmentreimbursement,the surgeprotectormust bereturned toRadioShackand inspectionof thesurge protector mustshow itsprotectioncapacitywas exhaustedby asurge. "Properlyinstalled andconnected"means thesurge protectormust be plugged directly into a properly wired 12VDC automotive cigarette lighter socket, and no morethan one pieceof Connected Equipment may be connected toany one surgeprotectoroutlet. All powerwires leadinginto theConnected Equipmentmust be pluggedinto thesurge protector. The total currentdrawfrom theConnected Equipmentmust notexceed the surgeprotector rating.

ThisLimited Warranty andConnectedEquipment Guarantee appliesonlyto the original purchaserof the surgeprotector. EXCEPTAS PROVIDED HEREIN,RADIOSHACK MAKESNO EXPRESS WARRANTIES ANDANY IMPLIEDWARRANTIES, INCLUDINGTHOSE OF MERCHANTABILITYAND FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE,ARE LIMITEDIN DURATION

TOTHE DURATIONOF THE WRITTENLIMITED WARRANTIESCONTAINEDHEREIN. EXCEPT ASPROVIDED HEREIN, RADIOSHACKSHALL HAVENO LIABILITYOR RESPONSIBILITYTO CUSTOMER ORANY OTHER PERSONOR ENTITY WITH RESPECTTO ANYLIABILITY,LOSS OR DAMAGECAUSED DIRECTLYOR INDIRECTLY BYUSE ORPERF ORMANCE OF THEPRODUCT OR ARISINGOUT OF ANYBREACH OF THISLIMITED WARRANTY OR CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE,INCLUDING, BUTNOT LIMITEDTO, ANYDAMAGES RESULTINGFROMI NCONVENIENCE, LOSSOF TIME,DATA,PROPERTY,REVENUE, ORPROFIT ORANY INDIRECT,SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES, EVEN IFRADIOSHACK HASBEEN ADVISED OFTHE POSSIBILITYOF SUCH DAMAGES. Somestates donot allowlimitations onhow longan impliedwarranty lasts orthe exclusionor limitationof incidentalor consequentialdamages,so theabove limitationsor exclusionsmay not apply toyou.

T omake a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, you must:

1. Call RadioShackat (866)447-2326for a return authorizationnumber duringthe WarrantyPeriod. Underno circumstanceswill aclaim forsurge-induceddamage toConnected Equipmentbe acceptedwithout areturn authorizationnumber;

2. Have anysurge-induced,damagedConnected Equipmentrepaired (orget anestimatefor repair)by aservice centerauthorized bythe manufacturerof theConnected Equipmentunless theservice centerdetermines thatthe ConnectedEquipment isnot repairableor thatthe costof repairwill bemore thanthe purchaseprice ofcomparable replacement equipment. If theConnected Equipmentis not tobe repaired,get awritten quotationfor the purchaseprice of comparablereplacementequipment. Inno eventwill RadioShackreimbursemore thanthe EquipmentLimit. The repairbill orestimate fromthe authorizedservicecenter mustindicate thatthe damageto theConnectedEquipment wassurge-induced;and

3. Shipthe originalsurge protector,postage prepaidto:RadioShack CEG,5404TouhyAvenue,Skokie, IL60077. Include:(a) yourname, addressanddaytime telephone number; (b) theoriginal ora photocopyof the sales receipt forthe surge protector; (c) abrief descriptionof anyproblem withthe surgeprotector;(d) a briefdescriptionof howthe damageto the ConnectedEquipment occurred;(e) theoriginalauthorized servicecenterrepair billor estimatedocumentingthat thedamage to theConnected Equipmentwas surge-induced;and (f)if replacementequipmentis to bepurchased,the originalor a photocopyof thequotation forcomparable replacement equipment and the authorized service center repair estimate must contain a statement that the Connected Equipmentis notrepairable or that the costof repair will be more than the purchase price of comparable replacement equipment.

IfRadioShack determinesthat damageto ConnectedEquipmentis covered,RadioShackwill reimburse,upto the EquipmentLimit amountdefined herein,to the original purchaser of the surge protector thelower ofthe: (a)repair charges; (b)purchase price ofcomparable replacement equipment;or (c) theoriginalpurchase priceof theConnected Equipment. In addition,in theevent ofa coveredproduct defectduring theWarrantyPeriod, RadioShackwill, atits option,unless otherwiseprovided bylaw: (a)correct thedefect bysurge protectorrepairwithout chargefor partsand labor;(b) replacethe surgeprotectorwith oneof thesame or similar design; or(c) refund thepurchaseprice ofthe surgeprotector.

T omake a warranty claim for adefect in thesurge protector without a claim forsurge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, youmust, during the WarrantyPeriod, takethe surgeprotectorand theRadioShack salesreceipt asproof ofpurchase dateto anyRadioShack store.

Allreplacedparts, products,and ConnectedEquipmentandproducts andConnectedEquipmenton whicha refundis made,becomethe propertyofRadioShack. Newor reconditionedparts andproductsmaybe usedin theperformanceofwarranty service. Repaired or replaced parts in surge protectors and replacement surge protectors arewarranted for the remainder of theWarranty Period. Youwill bechargedfor repairor replacementof theproductmade afterthe expirationof theWarrantyPeriod.

ThisLimited Warranty andConnectedEquipment Guaranteedoes not cover: (a) damage orfailurecaused byor attributableto actsof God,abuse, accident,misuse, improperor abnormalusage, failureto followinstructions,improper installationor maintenance, alteration, lightning; (b) any repairs other than: (i)surge protector repairs provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; and(ii) reimbursementof the costof initialrepairsto ConnectedEquipment performedby a servicecenter authorizedby themanufacturerof theConnected Equipment;(c) consumablessuch asfuses orbatteries;(d) cosmeticdamage; (e)transportation,shipping orinsurancecosts; or(f) costsof productor ConnectedEquipmentremoval, installation,set-up service adjustment or reinstallation. Thiswarranty givesyou specificlegalrights, andyou mayalso haveother rightswhich varyfrom stateto state.

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