Radio Shack 04A02 Owner's Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Single-Outlet Computer Equipment Surge Protector 

Cube. Your surge protector lets you protect your computer and fax/modem in any location that 

has an AC outlet. It protects your valuable computer equipment from damage caused by 

sudden electrical spikes and surges and ensures the steady performance of connected devices 

by filtering electromagnetic and radio frequency interference. Its small size makes it ideal for 

travel with your notebook computer. 

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Your surge protector connects your fax, 

modem or other data line to a telephone line. 

When using telephone lines, it is important to 

follow these safety precautions.

• Never install telephone wiring during a 

lightning storm.

• Never install telephone jacks in wet 

locations unless the jack is specifically 

designed for use in wet locations.

• Never touch uninsulated telephone wires 

or terminals unless the telephone line 

has been disconnected at the network 

interface.

• Use caution when installing or modifying 

telephone lines.

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1. Connect one end of a modular telephone 

cord (USOC RJ11C, not supplied) to the 

surge protector's modular 

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Connect the other end to a standard 

telephone wall jack.

2. Connect one end of another modular 

telephone cord (not supplied) to the 

surge protector's modular 

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 jack. 

Connect the other end to your fax, 

modem or telephone.

3. Plug the surge protector into a three-

prong standard AC wall outlet.

4. Plug another device, such as a computer 

or notebook power supply, into the surge 

protector’s AC socket as desired.

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1. Plug the surge protector into a three-

prong standard AC outlet. The 

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2. Plug the device you want to protect into 

the AC socket. The connected device is 

protected. 

If either of the indicators do not light, see 

“Troubleshooting”.

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Condition

The PROTECTED WHEN LIT indicator 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 

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Do not use the surge protector with an aquarium 

or near wet locations.

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This product is intended for indoor use only.

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This surge protector is not a lightning arrestor 

and might not protect against lightning-

induced voltage surges.

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Be sure the total wattage of all connected 

devices does not exceed 1875 watts.

•

Use the surge protector only with a three-

prong standard AC plug. The surge protector 

cannot provide protection without a grounded 

AC source.

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Retain Instructions — Retain the safety and 

operating instructions for future reference.

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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.

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If the GROUNDED WHEN LIT indicator does 

not light, your surge protector is not 

grounded. You must reconnect it to a different 

grounded, three-prong AC outlet.

Swift Detection and Protection — 

Detects and protects against a 

power surge of up to 6,000 volts 

and 60,000 amps within 1 

nanosecond (1 billionth of a 

second).

Surge Protected AC Outlet — lets 

you protect your valuable computer 

equipment from damage caused by 

sudden electrical spikes and 

surges.

Surge Protected Modular Phone Jacks (RJ11C)— 

provide protection against surges on the connected fax 

machine or modem.

PROTECTED WHEN LIT 

Indicator — lights Green when 

the AC line is protected.

GROUNDED WHEN LIT 

Indicator — lights Green when 

the AC outlet is properly 

grounded.

Power Shutdown Protection — 

Protects the connected appliances 

from damage by shutting down 

power when surge protection is 

depleted.

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Operating this surge protector from a non-

grounded outlet will invalidate your “Connected 

Equipment Guarantee”, and puts your valuable 

equipment at risk.

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