8-Outlet Heavy Duty Workshop Surge Protector
61-2434
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack 8-Outlet Heavy Duty Workshop Surge Protector. Your
OWNER’S MANUAL
Please read carefully before using
this equipment.
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Warning ! Important
Caution
WARNING
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Do not use the surge protector with an
aquarium or near wet locations.
CAUTION
• This product is intended for indoor use only.
• This surge protector is not a lightning
arrestor and might not protect against
lightning-induced voltage surges.
• Be sure the total wattage of all connected
devices does not exceed 1875 watts.
• Use the surge protector only with a threeprong standard AC plug. The surge
protector cannot provide protection without
a grounded AC source.
• Retain Instructions — Retain the safety
and operating instructions for future
reference.
• Damage — Unplug the surge protector from
the wall outlet and replace it:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the surge protector.
c. If the surge protector has been exposed
to rain or water.
d. If the surge protector has been dropped
or damaged in any way.
e. When the PROTECTED WHEN LIT
indicator goes out.
IMPORTANT
Operating this surge protector from a nongrounded outlet will invalidate your “Connected
Equipment Guarantee”, and put your valuable
equipment at risk.
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surge protector protects your valuable electronic devices from damage caused by sudden
electrical spikes and surges. It absorbs electrical spikes and power surges and ensures reliable
performance of connected devices by filtering electromagnetic and radio frequency
interference.
Power Shutdown Protection —
Protects the connected devices
from being damaged by shutting
down power when surge protection
is depleted.
Safety On
Safety Off
Safety Design Slide Covers —
Prevents children from inserting
metal objects into the unused AC
socket(s).
OPERATION
1. Plug the surge protector into a threeprong standard AC outlet. The
PROTECTED WHEN LIT indicator
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lights.
2. Plug the device(s) you want to protect
into the AC socket(s). The connected
devices are protected.
If the PROTECTED WHEN LIT indicator
does not light, see “Troubleshooting”.
USING THE SAFETY SLIDE
COVER
Your surge protector is equipped with a
safety slide cover on each of its eight AC
sockets. Slide the cover to cover the
unused AC socket(s). Slide them down when
you’re ready to use the sockets.
Protected When Lit
Lights green when surge protection
is active and connected devices
are protected.
Ground Indicator
Lights red when surge protector
is properly grounded.
Swift Detection and Protection —
Detects and protects against a
power surge of up to 6,000 volts and
42,500 amps within 1 nanosecond
(1 billionth of a second).
TROUBLESHOOTING
Condition
The SURGE ACTIVE INDICATOR (green LED)
does not light.
Solution
The surge protector's AC line is no longer
protected from surges; replace the surge
protector. The surge protector may have
received a power surge or spike beyond its
specified limits that might overload the
protection circuitry and make it inactive.
If this happened, the surge protector should
have absorbed enough of the surge to protect
the connected equipment, but it will not
protect against future surges and spikes.
Condition
The GROUND INDICATOR (red LED) does
not light.
Solution
If the light is not illuminated, this indicates that
there is a possible problem with the AC outlet
that the unit is connected to, such as bad
ground, missed ground, or reversed wiring.
User is advised to disconnect all electrical
equipment from the outlet. You will need to
contact an electrician to have this problem
corrected. If the light was on, but has
suddenly gone out, the ground has sustained
damage. Discontinue use immediately and
contact technical support as directed by the
warranty instructions.
2003 RadioShack Corporation.
RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks
All Rights Reserved.
used by RadioShack Corporation.
CARE
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
carefully; do not drop it. Keep the surge
protector away from dust and dirt, and wipe it
with a damp cloth occasionally to keep it
looking new.
SERVICE AND REPAIR
If your surge protector is not performing as it
should, take it to your local RadioShack store
for assistance. Modifying or tampering with
the surge protector’s internal components
can cause a malfunction and might invalidate
its warranty.
SPECIFICATIONS
Line Voltage ............................................................. 125V
Line Current ............................................................... 15A
Frequency ................................................................ 60Hz
Operation Environment .............. 32 to 122
Approvals .............................................. UL498A, UL1449
Numbers of AC Outlet .................................................... 8
Housing Material ..................................................... Plastic
PROTECTED WHEN LIT Indicator ............... Lights green
Noise Frequency Range ...................... 100kHz – 100MHz
Noise Attenuation Level .................................. Up to 20dB
Maximum Surge Voltage ....................................... 6,000V
Composite Maximum Surge Current ................... 42,500A
Composite Maximum Energy
Dissipation ....................................... 120 VAC Line: 1080J
Phone Line .................................................. Not Available
Total Maximum Energy Dissipation ......................... 1080 J
Number of Lines Protected ...................................... Three
Clamping Time ..........................................<1 nanosecond
Clamping Voltage ..................................................... 330V
Specifications are typical; individual units might vary.
Specifications are subject to change and improvement
without notice.
(Hot-Neutral, Hot-Ground, Neutral-Ground)
when the AC line is protected
F (0 to 50°C)
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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 one (1) year 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, RadioShack 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 five thousand U.S. dollars ($5,000.00) (the “Equipment
Limit”). The Connected Equipment Guarantee does not cover data loss or any other damages excluded in the all capitalized parag raph 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 and no
more than one piece of Connected Equipment may be connected to any one surge protector outlet. 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 Eq uipment 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 MERCHANTABILIT Y AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THE WRITTEN LIMITED WARRANTIES CONTAINED HEREIN. EXCEPT AS PROVIDED H EREIN, RADIOSHACK SHAL L HAVE NO
LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY TO CUSTOMER OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY WITH RESPECT TO ANY LIABILITY, LO SS OR DAMAGE CAUSED DIRE CTLY OR INDIRECTLY BY USE OR
PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY OR CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE, INCLUDING, B UT NOT LIMITED TO, ANY DAMAGES RESULTING FROM INCONVENIENCE, LOSS OF TIME, DATA, PROPERTY, REVENUE, OR PROFIT OR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CO NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF
RADIOSHACK HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation 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 for a return authorization number during the Warranty Period. Under no circumstances will 1-866-809-7596 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 CEG Center, 5555 12th Avenue East, Suite 110, Shakopee. MN 55379 . Include: (a) your name, address & 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) brief description of how damage to the Connected Equipment
occurred; (e) the original authorized service center repair bill or estimate documenting of 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 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.
To make a warranty claim for a defect in the surge protector without a claim for surge-induced damage to Connected Equipment, y ou 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. You will be charged for
repair or replacement of the product made after the expiration of the Warranty 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) costs of product 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.
RadioShack Corporation
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY AND CONNECTED EQUIPMENT GUARANTEE
RadioShack Customer Relations, 200 Taylor Street, Sixth Floor, Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Printed in China
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
07/03
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