TrickleStar TS1201-7 User Manual

INTRODUCTION

This Product features high quality surge protection, noise
filtering, and a simple way to automatically reduce the standby
power consumed by TV and PC peripherals.

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Power Connections The Product must only be
plugged into a grounded
receptacle.

All connected devices should be
plugged directly into the Product.
Use of an extension cord, adaptor
or other powerstrip in conjunction
with the Product will void all
warranties.

Phone/Fax/Modem You must connect the telephone /
Surge Protection fax / modem cable through the
protected connectors on the
Product.

Failure to do so will void the
Connected Device Warranty

Antenna/TV You must connect the antenna
Surge Protection cable through the protected
connectors on the Product.

Failure to do so will void the
Connected Device Warranty

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

PC / TV On Peripherals On

PC / TV Off Peripherals Off

Ground LED When illuminated, it indicates that
the Product is correctly grounded.

If this is not illuminated, there is a
grounding problem and you should
contact an electrician to properly
ground the socket. Connecting a
Product to an improperly grounded
receptacle will void all warranties.

Surge LED When illuminated, it indicates
that the surge protection is
functioning normally.

If this LED illuminates red or
extinguishes at any time, the
Product was sacrificed to protect
your devices and must be replaced.

Resettable Circuit Provides protection for all Outlets
Breaker on the product. If no devices are
powered or LEDs lit, press the
circuit breaker to reactivate power.

Always On Outlets Outlets remain On all the time.

Switched Outlets Outlets switch On and Off in
conjunction with the device
plugged into the ‘Control Outlet’.

Switching Adjusts the Threshold at which the
Threshold Switched outlets switch On/Off.

10W - Low - Notebook

22W - Medium- PC

42W - High - TV

Switched Outlets When lit, it indicates that the
LED Outlets are powered.

PRODUCT WARRANTY

The Lifetime of the Product is 10 years (hereafter referred to
as Product Lifetime).

TrickleStar warrants to the original purchaser that for the
Product Lifetime, it shall be free of defects in design, assembly,
material, or workmanship, and will repair or replace, at its
option, any defective product free of charge.

CONNECTED DEVICE WARRANTY

TrickleStar will repair or replace, at its option, any devices
which are damaged by a transient voltage surge/spike or
lightning strike, (an “Occurrence”), while properly connected
through the Product to a properly wired AC power line with
protective grounding.

If applicable; the telephone line, and/or network line must be
properly connected and installed, and the antenna cable line
must also be properly connected and installed, as determined
by TrickleStar at its sole discretion.

This Connected Device Warranty is a Limited Warranty,
subject to the limitations and exclusions set forth herein.
TrickleStar will repair or replace the damaged connected
devices, at TrickleStar’s option, an amount equal to the fair
market value of the damaged devices or the original purchase
price of the devices, whichever is less, up to the maximum of:

181SS-US-7** models US$20,000
180SS-US-7** models US$20,000

The fair market value of the devices shall be the current value
of the devices specified in the most recent edition of the Orion
Blue Book by Orion Research Corporation, Roger Rohrs
Publisher.

TrickleStar reserves the right to review the damaged Product,
the damaged devices, and the site where the damage
occurred. All costs of shipping the Product and the damaged
devices to TrickleStar for inspection shall be borne solely by
the purchaser. TrickleStar reserves the right to negotiate the
cost of repairs. If TrickleStar determines, in its sole

discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged devices to
TrickleStar, TrickleStar may designate, in its sole discretion, a
repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such
devices. The cost, if any, of shipping the devices to and from
such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by
the purchaser.

Damaged devices must remain available for inspection until the
claim is finalized. Whenever claims are settled, TrickleStar
reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance
policies the claimant may have. All above warranties are null
and void if:

• The Product in use during the occurrence is not provided

to TrickleStar for inspection upon TrickleStar ’s request at
the sole expense of the purchaser.

• TrickleStar determines that the Product has not been

installed in accordance with the Installation Requirements,
altered in any way or tampered with.

• TrickleStar determines that the damage did not result from

the occurrence or that no occurrence in fact took place, the
repair or replacement of the damaged devices is covered
under a manufacturer’s warranty.

• TrickleStar determines that the connected devices were

not used under normal operating conditions or in
accordance with any labels or instructions.

• The Product is not plugged directly into a receptacle.

• The Product is “daisy-chained” together in serial fashion
with other power boards, UPS’, other surge protectors or

extension cords.

• A three-to two-prong adapter is used.

• The Product is not used indoors. This Product is not for
use with aquariums and all other water-related products.

Use only indoors and in dry locations.

The Connected Device Warranty only protects against damage
to properly connected devices where TrickleStar has
determined, in its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from
an occurrence, and does not protect against acts of God (other
than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft,

normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence,

abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts

or sags), non-authorized program, or system devices

modification or alteration.

This warranty contains the sole warranty of TrickleStar, there are
no other warranties, expressed or, except as required by law,
implied, including the implied warranty or condition of quality,
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and such
implied warranties, if any, are limited in

duration to the term of this warranty. Some states do not allow
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitations may not apply to you.

In no event shall TrickleStar be liable for incidental, special,
direct, indirect, consequential or multiple damages such as, but
not limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or

use of any Product, even if advised of the possibility of such

damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damage, so the above limitations may not
apply to you.

This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the
product. All damage claims against the product must be made
within 15 days from the date of the occurrence and must be
accompanied by a receipt for the damaged devices or the
warranty is void.

Warranty is valid in USA and Canada.

MAKING A WARRANTY CLAIM

Go to: www.tricklestar.com and print our claim form and email it
to at [e-mail]

Provide the following information:

• Product part number of the Product.

• A list of the devices that was connected to the Product at

the time of the occurrence.

• A list of the devices that were damaged during the

occurrence and the extent of the damage.

• The date of the occurrence.

• Where you purchased the Product.

• When you purchased the Product.

• A copy of original receipt.

A Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on

how to forward your devices, receipt and Product in use during
the “occurrence” and how to proceed with your claim.

COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER

© Copyright TrickleStar Ltd. All rights reserved.
TrickleStar® is a registered trademark of TrickleStar.
Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in this
document or other documents or information issued by
TrickleStar shall be subject to correction without any liability on
the part of TrickleStar without notice.

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