Radio Shack 61-2234 User Manual

61-2234

Cat. No.

Electronic Equipment Surge Protector

• Detects and protects against a power surge of up to 6,000 Volts and 39,500 Amps in 1 nanosecond (1 billionth of a second).

• Protects connected equipment from surges of up to 550 Joules.

• Lets you plug up to six devices into your surge protector.

• Has coaxial connectors for protection against surges through cable TV or antenna cables.

WARNING:

pose this product to rain or moisture.

CAUTION:

DO NOT REMOVE COVER OR BACK. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.

To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not ex-

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. DO NOT

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO CK,

This symbol is intended to alert you to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s enclosure that might be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock. Do not open the product’s case.

This symbol is intended to inform you that important operating and maintenance instructions are included in the literature accompanying this product.

OPEN.

Cautions:

• This surge protector is not a lightning arrestor and might not protect against lightning-induced voltage surges.

• Be sure the combined wattage of all connected devices does not exceed 1,800 watts.

Protect your valuable components from damage caused by sudden increases in ele ctrical power in side or outside your home, caused by air conditioners, refrigerators, and other large applian ces switching on and off. Your surge protector absorbs these

spikes

and

surges

. It also improves the perfor mance of con nected com ponents by fi ltering electromagnetic and radio frequency interference.

Plug the surge prote ctor’s three-pr ong plug into a n earby dual AC outlet. Then plug your e quipment’s AC pl ug into one of the surge protector’s six outlets.

When your surge protector’s Protected When Lit light is lit, your surge pr otector a bs orbs su rg es and spik es wi thi n the limits of it specifications. If a strong surge or spike damages connect ed equipment while the indicator is lit, refer to the “RadioShack Li mited Warranty and Connec ted Equipment Guarantee” for claim conditions and procedures.

Important:

A surge or spike beyond the specified limits might overload the p rotection circuit ry and render it i nactive. If this happens, the surge protector should absorb enough of the surge to protec t the c onnec ted eq uipmen t, but it will not protect ag ainst

future

surges and spikes. If this happens and the Protected When Lit lig ht goes out, replace the surge protector.

• Use the surge pro tec tor o nl y with a th re e-pr ong s tandard AC outlet or a grounded two-to-three prong adapter. The surge protector ca nnot provide protection without a grounded AC source.

• The equipment you plug into the surge protector must have the same voltage and frequency ratings as in “Specifications.”

RadioShack is a registered trademark used by Tandy Corporation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Line Voltage ...................................................... 120 VAC

Line Current ............................................................. 15 A

Maximum Wattage ............................................. 1,800 W

Frequency .............................................................. 60 Hz

Operating Environment ...... ...... ................. –40° to 158°F

Humidity ....................... ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .. 0–99%

Maximum Surge Voltage .................................... 6,000 V

Maximum Surge Current .................................. 39,500 A

(AC Line: 19,500 A, Coax Line: 20,000 A)

Maximum Energy Dissipation ................................ 550 J

(AC Line: 210 J, Coax Line: 340 J)

Modes of Surge Protection ...................... H-N, H-G, N-G

Clamping Response Time ....................... 1 Nanosecond

Indicators/Alarms ....................... Green “Protected” LED

UL 1449 Rating ...................................................... 400 V

Noise Frequency Range ................... 100 KHz–100 MHz

Noise Attenuation Level ............................... Up to 35 dB

Modes of Noise Rejection .............................. Differential

Coax Protection ...................................... 340 J/20,000 A

Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice.

CARE

To enjoy your surge protector for a long time:

• Keep the surge protector dry. If it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately.

• Use and store the surge protector only in normal temperature environments.

• Handle the surge protector gently and carefully. Don’t drop it.

• Keep the surge protector away from dust and dirt.

• Wipe the surge protector with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it looking new.

Modifying or tampering with t he sur ge protec tor’s i nternal components can cause a malfunction and invalidate its warranty. If your surge protector is not performing as it should, take it to your local RadioShack stor e for assistance.

Limited Two-Year Warranty

and Connected Equipment Guarantee

LIMITED WARRANTY — This surge protector product is warranted by RadioShack to the original purchaser against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for two (2) years from the date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”) from RadioShack company owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. In the event of a covered product defect during the Warranty Period, RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect by surge protector repair without charge for parts and labor; (b) replace the surge protector with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price of the surge protector. CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE — RadioShack warrants to the original purchaser of the surge protector that if any electronic equipment (the “Connected Equipment”), which is properly installed and connected (as defined below) to the surge protector and is damaged during the Warranty Period by a transient voltage surge/spike from the AC power line, telephone line or coaxial line that enters the Connected Equipment through the surge protector , R adioShack will reimburse to the original purchaser of the surge protector the lower of the: (a) Connected Equipment repair charges; (b) purchase price of equipment comparable (as determined by RadioShack) to the Connected Equipment; or (c) original purchase price of the Connected Equipment, up to a maximum of ten thousand U.S. dollars ($10,000.00) (the “Equipment Limit”). The Connected Equipment Guarantee does not cover data loss or any other damages excluded in the all capitalized paragraph below. In order to qualify for Connected Equipment reimbursement, the surge protector must be returned to RadioShack and inspection of the surge protector must show its protection capacity was exhausted by a surge. “Properly installed and connected” means the surge protector must be plugged directly into a properly wired and grounded AC outlet; no extension cords, adapters, other ground wires or electrical connections may be used to connect the surge protector to AC power. The wiring in the building must comply with all applicable codes (NEC, CSA, etc.), and all wires (power, telephone and coaxial) leading into the Connected Equipment must pass through the surge protector. To claim damage to Connected Equipment as a result of telephone line transients, the surge protector must provide telephone line protection, and your telephone service equipment must include a properly installed and operating “primary protection” device at the service entrance. Primary protection devices are normally available from the telephone company and added during telephone line installation. To claim damage to Connected Equipment as a result of coaxial line transients, the surge protector must provide coaxial line protection. This Limited Warranty and Connected Equipment Guarantee applies only to the original purchaser of the surge protector.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIOSHACK MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, RADIOSHACK SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LOSS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR PERFORMANCE OF TH E PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Some states do not allow the limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclus ion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.

To make a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, you must:

1. Call RadioShack at (800) 297-6832 for a return authorization number during the Warranty Period. Under no circumstances will a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment be accepted without a return authorization number;

2. Have any surge-induced, damaged Connected Equipment repaired (or get an estimate for repair) by a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the Connected Equipment unless the service center determines that the Connected Equipment is not repairable or that the cost of repair will be more than the purchase price of comparable replacement equipment. If the Connected Equipment is not to be repaired, get a written quotation for the purchase price of comparable replacement equipment. In no event will RadioShack reimburse more than the Equipment Limit. The repair bill or estimate from the authorized service center must indicate that the damage to the Connected Equipment was surge-induced; and

3. Ship the original surge protector, postage prepaid to: RadioShack, 520 Fellowship Rd., Suite 3 06, Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054. Include: (a) your name, address and daytime telephone number; (b) the original or a photocopy of the sales receipt for the surge protector; (c) a brief description of any problem with the surge protector; (d) a brief description of how the damage to the Connected Equipment occurred; (e) the original authorized service center repair bill or estimate doc umenting that the damage to the Connected Equipment was surge-induced; and (f) if replacement equipment is to be purchased, the original or a photocopy of the quotation for comparable replacement equipment and the authorized service center repair estimate must contain a statement that the Connected Equipment is not repairable or that the cost of repair will be more than the purchase price of comparable replacement equipment.

If RadioShack determines that damage to Connected Equipment is covered, RadioShack will reimburse, up to the Equipment Limit amount defined above, to the original purchaser of the surge protector the lower of the: (a) repair charges; (b) purchase price of comparable replacement equipment; or (c) the original purchase price of the Connected Equipment. In addition, in the event of a covered product defect during the Warranty Period, RadioShack will, at its option, unless otherwise provided by law: (a) correct the defect b y surge prot ector repair w ithout ch arge for parts and labor; (b) replace the surge protector with one of the same or similar design; or (c) refund the purchase price of the surge protector.

To make a warranty claim for a defect in the surge protector without a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, you must, during the Warranty Period, take the surge protector and the RadioShack sales receipt as proof of purchase date to any RadioShack store. All replaced parts, products, and Connected Equipment and products and Connected Equipment on which a refund is made, become the property of RadioShack. New or reconditioned parts and products may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts in surge protectors and replacement surge protectors are warranted for the remainder of the Warranty Period. Y ou will be charged for repair or replacement of the product made after the e xpiration of the W arrant y Period.

This Limited Warranty and Connected Equipment Guarantee does not cover: (a) damage or failure caused by or attributable to acts of God, abuse, accident, misuse, improper or abnormal usage, failure to follow instructions, improper installation or maintenance, alteration, lightning; (b) any repairs other than: (i) surge protector repairs provided by a RadioShack Authorized Service Facility; and (ii) reimbursement of the cost of initial repairs to Connected Equipment performed by a service center authorized by the manufacturer of the Connected Equipment; (c) consumables such as fuses or batteries; (d) cosmetic damage; (e) transportation, shipping or insurance costs; or (f ) c os ts of produc t or Connected Equipment removal, installation, set-up service adjustment or reinstallation.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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08/99 Printed in USA