Tripp Lite Protect It! 200407148 Owner's Manual

Select models feature an internal protection that 

will disconnect the surge-protective component at the 

end of its useful life but will maintain power to the load—

now unprotected.

Installation

Mount Your Surge Suppressor (Optional Installation. Available on Select

Models Only): If desired, mount your surge suppressor on a wall or other sturdy,

vertical surface. However, you must mount the surge suppressor prior to con-

necting your equipment. Place a sheet of paper over the surge suppressor’s

mounting holes and mark their centers with a push pin. Next, place this template

over the desired area and mark with the push pins. Install screws (user sup-

plied) into the marks until ¼ in. (0.5 cm.) of the screw heads are exposed.

Mount the surge suppressor over the screw heads and slide into place.

Connect Your Surge Suppressor to the AC Power Line: Plug the surge 

suppressor’s power cord into a standard, 3-wire grounded 120V AC, 60 Hz.

outlet.

Turn Your Surge Suppressor ON: Press the surge suppressor’s power switch to

“ON” or “RESET” (depending on model). Select models feature an illuminated

switch.

Check Your Surge Suppressor’s Diagnostic Indicator Lights (Available on

Select Models Only): If your surge suppressor features diagnostic LEDs,

check them prior to connecting your equipment. They will indicate various

operating conditions when the surge suppressor is plugged into a live 120V

AC outlet and the surge suppressor’s power switch is on.

“PROTECTED” LED: Indicates the surge suppression components are

intact and providing complete protection against surges. If this LED does not

illuminate, some of the surge suppression components are not functioning,

and the unit should be replaced. Call Tripp Lite Customer Support at 

(773) 869-1234.

“GROUNDED” LED: Indicates wall outlet is grounded and surge protection

can properly function. If this LED ever illuminates and power is present, 

consult a qualified electrician to examine your wall outlet's wiring.

“LINE OK” LED (select models): Indicates 120V AC power is present

with no wiring faults detected.

Connect Your Equipment to the Surge Suppressor’s AC Outlets: Plug

your equipment’s power cords (including 2-wire devices) into the surge sup-

pressor’s AC outlets. Select models feature integrated safety covers which cover the

outlets when not in use. Other models feature special widely-spaced outlets to

accommodate transformers without covering other outlets. DO NOT plug in

extension cords. DO NOT OVERLOAD the surge suppressor’s outlets. The

surge suppressor can accommodate a total equipment load of up to 15 amps

(whether plugged into a single outlet or spread out over multiple outlets). If

the load on the surge suppressor exceeds 15 amps, the circuit breaker* will trip

and the outlets will stop providing power. If the circuit breaker trips, reduce the

load by unplugging some devices. Depress the circuit breaker to reset.

* Circuit breakers are integrated into the power switch on select models and offered as a separate

feature on other models.

Connect Your Equipment to the Surge Suppressor’s Phone Jacks

(Optional Installation. Available on Select Models Only): Connect a phone

cable from the wall jack directly to the surge suppressor’s RJ-style phone jack

labeled “IN.” Connect a phone cable from the surge suppressor’s RJ-style phone

jack labeled “OUT” directly to the device to be protected. Select models feature

two “OUT” jacks; either one or both of the jacks may be used, but protection

is for a device or devices sharing a single line only. All models with phone line

surge protection, except the TLP810NET, protect devices on a single line only.

TLP810NET models feature a single set of RJ-style phone jacks which protect

devices on two lines. The surge suppressor must always be the first item connect-

ed in line from the wall jack. The surge suppressor must be plugged into a 3-

wire, grounded AC outlet for phone line surge protection to work.

Connect Your Equipment to the Surge Suppressor’s Network Jacks*

(Optional Installation. Available on Select Models Only): Connect a data

cord from the wall jack or cable/DSL modem directly to the surge suppressor’s

network jack labeled “IN.” Connect a data cord from the surge suppressor’s

network jack labeled “OUT” directly to the device to be protected (typically a

computer’s network interface card). The surge suppressor must always be the

first item connected in line from the Ethernet source (typically a wall jack).

The surge suppressor must be plugged into a 3-wire grounded AC outlet for

network line surge protection to work.

* 10/100 BaseT/TX, Token Ring

Connect Your Equipment to the Surge Suppressor’s Coaxial Jacks

(Optional Installation. Available on Select Models Only): Connect a coaxial

cable from the wall jack directly to the surge suppressor’s gold-plated “F” style

coaxial jack labeled “IN.” Connect a coaxial cable from the surge suppressor’s

gold-plated “F” style coaxial jack labeled “OUT” directly to the device to be

protected. Select models include a second set of coaxial jacks for simultaneous

connection and protection of devices on two separate lines (cable, antenna or

satellite). The surge suppressor must always be the first item connected in line

from the coaxial wall jack. The surge suppressor must be plugged into a 3-wire

grounded AC outlet for coaxial line surge protection to work.

FCC Part 68 Notice

(United States Only)

If your Modem/Fax Protection causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your

service. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice isn’t practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. You

will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC. Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,

operations or procedures that could affect the proper operation of your equipment. If it does, you will be given advance notice to

give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience trouble with this equipment’s Modem/Fax Protection,

please contact Technical Support, Tripp Lite; 1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609; Phone: (773) 869-1234, for repair/warranty

information. The telephone company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or

you are sure the equipment is not malfunctioning. There are no repairs that can be made by the customer to the Modem/Fax

Protection. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject

to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for information.)

Lifetime Limited Warranty 

Seller warrants this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions, to be free from original defects in material and

workmanship for its lifetime. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Seller will repair or

replace the product, in its sole discretion. Service under this Warranty can only be obtained by your delivering or shipping the product

(with all shipping or delivery charges prepaid) to: Tripp Lite, 1111 W. 35th St., Chicago, IL 60609. Seller will pay return shipping charges.

The warranties of all TRIPP LITE surge suppressors are null and void if they have been connected to the output of any UPS system.

The warranties of all TRIPP LITE UPS Systems are null and void if a surge suppressor has been connected to its output receptacles.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OR TO DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ACCIDENT, MISUSE, ABUSE

OR NEGLECT. SELLER MAKES NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THE WARRANTY EXPRESSLY SET FORTH

HEREIN. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING ALL WAR-

RANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH

ABOVE; AND THIS WARRANTY EXPRESSLY EXCLUDES ALL INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. (Some states

do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, and some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental

or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This Warranty gives you specific legal

rights, and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.)

TRIPP LITE; 1111 35th St.; Chicago, IL 60609

WARNING: The individual user should take care to determine prior to use whether this device is suitable, adequate or safe for the

use intended. Since individual applications are subject to great variation, the manufacturer makes no representation or warranty

as to the suitability or fitness of these devices for any specific application.

Policy of Tripp Lite is one of continuous improvement. Specifications are subject to change without notice. 

Data Recovery Warranty

(

Available on Select Models Only. Valid in the U.S. and Canada Only)

Tripp Lite warrants, subject to all terms and conditions found elsewhere in its Lifetime Limited Warranty and Ultimate Lifetime

Insurance Policy, to provide professional data recovery services to retrieve or restore lost data in the event of a computer hard

drive malfunction. This warranty does not guarantee the retrieval or restoration of lost data (neither in whole nor in part) but provides

for a reasonable “best effort” attempt at retrieval or restoration, as determined by Tripp Lite at its sole discretion.

Ultimate Lifetime Insurance Policy

(Available on Select Models Only. Valid in the U.S. and Canada Only)

Tripp Lite warrants, for the lifetime of the product, (at Tripp Lite's option) to repair or replace (on a pro rata basis) directly connected

equipment that is damaged due to power transients while properly connected to Tripp Lite products offering the Ultimate Lifetime

Insurance Policy. Reimbursement or restoration for data loss is not included (unless the Tripp Lite product is also covered by a

Data Recovery Warranty, available on select models only). Power transients include spikes and surges on the AC power, data or

telephone lines that the Tripp Lite products have been designed to protect against (as recognized by industry standards).

AC Power Line Transients: To claim damages, the Tripp Lite product must be plugged into a properly wired and grounded outlet.

No extension cords or other electrical connections may be used. The installation must comply with all applicable electrical and

safety codes set forth by the National Electrical Code (NEC). Except as provided above, this warranty does not cover any damage

to properly connected electronic equipment resulting from a cause other than an “AC power transient”. If user meets all of the

above requirements, Tripp Lite will repair or replace (at Tripp Lite’s option) equipment up to the specified value (See Ultimate

Lifetime Insurance Policy Limits). No coverage is allowed for damage entering from telephone or data lines, unless they are sep-

arately protected, as described below. 

Telephone and Data Line Transients: Tripp Lite will repair or replace directly connected equipment that is damaged by transients

on telephone and/or data lines only when all such paths are protected by a Tripp Lite protection product(s) and the AC power (utility)

line is simultaneously protected by a Tripp Lite power protection device (UPS, surge suppressor or line conditioner) with Ultimate

Lifetime Insurance coverage. Additional telephone and/or data line connected devices downstream must have their own telephone

and/or dataline protectors.

Reimbursement dollar limits will be equal to that of the Tripp Lite power protection protector. Coverage is excluded where a suitable

environment for the protection device is not provided, including, but not limited to, lack of a proper safety ground. Telephone service

equipment must also include a properly installed and operating “primary protection” device at the telephone service entrance (such

devices are normally added during telephone line installation).

All above warranties are null and void if the Tripp Lite product has been improperly installed, tampered with or altered in any way,

or if the connected equipment was not used under normal operating conditions or in accordance with any labels or instructions.

All claims under this warranty must be submitted in writing to Tripp Lite within 30 days of the occurrence or the claim will not be

considered. This warranty does not include damage resulting from accident or misuse, and applies to the domestic (USA &

Canada) use of these products only.

Tripp Lite reserves the right to determine whether the damage to the connected equipment is due to malfunction of the Tripp Lite

product by requesting the equipment in question be sent to Tripp Lite for examination. This policy is above and beyond, only to

the extent needed, of that provided by any coverage of connected equipment provided by other sources, including, but not limited

to, any manufacturer's warranty and/or any extended warranties.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES

OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of

implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or exclusion(s) may not apply to purchaser.

EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL

OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY

OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specifically, Tripp Lite is not liable for any costs, such as lost profits or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of

use of equipment, loss of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties or otherwise. Coverage also does not

apply to connected medical and industrial equipment.

To receive service under this warranty, you must be the original purchaser/user of the product in question. You must obtain a

Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from Tripp Lite. Products must be returned to Tripp Lite with transportation charges

prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem encountered and proof of date and place of purchase.

CAUTION! DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT use with 2-wire extension cords or adapters. This surge suppressor

is designed for indoor use only. Install the surge suppressor away from heat-emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers.

Do not install where excessive moisture is present. Do not plug extension cords into it. Never install electrical, telephone, network

or coaxial wiring during a lightning storm. Do not drill into any part of the housing or open the housing for any reason. There are

no user-serviceable parts inside.

1111 W. 35

th

Street Chicago, IL 60609 • Customer Support: (773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com 

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