Austere VII Series User manual

Power \\ Surge Suppressor User Guide/Owner’s Manual
VII Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
V Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
III Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
Model numbers:7S-PS4-US1, 5S-PS4-US1 and, 3S-PS4-US1
CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only use Austere Power indoors and in cool
dry locations. DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT bring power into
Austere Power with any type of extension cord, adaptor, or ungrounded 2-prong
extension. DO NOT install Austere Power near any heat-emitting appliances such as
radiators or heat registers. DO NOT install Austere Power where excessive moisture
is present. DO NOT drill into any part of the Austere Power housing or open the housing for any
reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DO NOT plug into another relocatable power
tap. DO NOT “daisy chain” Austere Power. DO NOT use with any aquarium equipment.
This product is recommended for use with your home theater equipment, gaming systems, home
office equipment, and portable electronic devices. It is not intended for commercial or industrial
applications, including high-risk medical devices. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a
flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
Product Registration
Prior to using your product, please go to www.austere.com/guarantee to register your product and
access our complete lifetime guarantee statement.
Safety Instructions
Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it safe for future reference, along with the
purchase receipt and carton. The safety precautions enclosed reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings to
reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Always exercise caution when operating any electrical
device. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Turn Austere Power off when
not in use.
DO NOT use if Austere Power becomes damaged or broken. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when Austere Power has been damaged in any way, such as a
power-supply plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL)
Austere Power 4-outlet is wall mountable and includes a screw for attaching to the outlet.
Install Austere Power with an optional security screw.
1. Simply remove the existing center screw from the outlet cover while keeping the outlet
cover in place.
2. Open the removable cover on the front of the Austere Power 4-Outlet.
3. Using a Philips head screwdriver and the silver screw included with Austere Power, turn
the screw into the center of the outlet cover and plug in the unit, and re-position the
removable cover.
For outlets without a center screw on the cover, such as Decora outlets, simply open the
removable cover on the front of Austere Power 4-outlet and remove the screw.

Plug in Austere Power into your AC Power Line: Be sure it is plugged into a standard, 3-wire
grounded 120V AC, 60Hz outlet.
Turn your power unit ON: Press the power switch / reset button until the three LED indicator
lights illuminate blue, indicating the unit is On and connected to AC input power. Review the
LED status indicator Lights: Check the LEDs prior to connecting any of your equipment. They
will indicate the optimum power operating conditions when plugged into a 120V AC outlet.
Power LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates that Austere Power is
plugged in and receiving power.
Ground LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates that Austere Power is
plugged into a properly grounded circuit. If the Ground LED does not illuminate, there is
something wrong with the electrical wiring to the AC outlet, and we recommend having
it inspected by a licensed and insured electrician. When the Ground LED is not
illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events.
Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of Ground LED voids
the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.
Protected LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates Austere Power surge
suppression components are intact and providing full protection against surges. When
the Protected LED no longer illuminates, it is time to replace the unit. When the
Protected LED is not illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or
irregular power events. Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence
of a Protected LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component
Guarantee.

Connect Your Equipment:
Plug your equipment’s power cords into power AC outlets. All Austere Power products feature
expansive SmartFit outlets to accommodate your equipment’s transformers without covering
neighboring outlets. It is important to remember that you should NOT plug extension cords
directly into Austere Power. DO NOT OVERLOAD the surge protector’s outlets. The surge
protector 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 Austere Power exceeds 15
amps, the internal circuit breaker will trip, and the outlets will stop providing power. If the
circuit breaker trips, reduce the load by unplugging some devices. Reset by cycling the power
button from On to Off and then On again. Repeat the process of unplugging a device to reduce
the overall load until Austere Power remains On delivering power to all connected devices.
If the Ground LED does not illuminate when plugged in, move Austere Power to a different
grounded 3-prong AC outlet. If this symptom continues, your outlet may not be properly
grounded and needs to be repaired by a professional electrician. When the Ground LED is not
illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events.
Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of Ground LED voids the
Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.
If the Protected LED does not illuminate, the AC line is no longer protected from surges, and the
Austere Power unit must be replaced. When the Protected LED is not illuminated, your
equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events. Powering your equipment
with Austere Power in the absence of a Protected LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime
Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.
USB Charging Ports:
4-Outlet Power
•The III Series 4-Outlet Power has two OmniPort USBs:
o1 USB-C, and 1 USB-A, sharing 2.4A.
•The V Series 4-Outlet Power has three OmniPort USBs:
o1 USB-C PD 20W
o1 USB-C, 1 USB-A, sharing 2.4A.
•The VII Series 4-Outlet Power has three OmniPort USBs:
o1 USB-C PD 45W
o1 USB-C PD 20W
o1 USB-A with dedicated 2.4A.
If both USB-C ports are used, the PD 45W is shared.

Specifications:
•Electrical Rating: 120 Volts AC/15A/1800W
•Maximum Peak Current: 15A
•Surge Protection:
•III Series 3S-PS4-US1 has 2500 joules.
•V Series 5S-PS4-US1 has 3000 joules.
•VII Series 7S-PS4-US1 has 3500 joules.
Additional Safety Precautions
•Only use the hardware provided to secure the product to the wall outlet.
•Caution marking and rating plate are located on the rear enclosure of the product.
•This product must be securely attached to the wall per installation instructions.
•Make sure to keep the outlet cover on when mounting the product to the wall outlet, to
avoid possible contact with live electricity.
•Test the strength of attachment to the wall before using the product.
•Do not operate the product where there is potential exposure to flammable liquids or gases.
•Do not operate the product in a wet or high-humidity environment.
•Clean only with a dry cloth.
•Keep away from children. Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the
product. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

4-outlet Certifications:
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept
any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Energy Efficiency:
•California Energy Commission’s Appliance Regulations (CEC-400-2017-002: Section
1601-1608 of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations)
•US Department of Energy, 10 CFR Part 429
EMC Compliance:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B: 2020 and ANSI C63.4; 2014
Electrical Safety United States:
•UL 1310: 2018 Ed. 7 + R:16 Aug 2019
•UL 498A:2008 Ed.2 + R:29 Oct 2022
•UL 1449:2021 Ed.5
•CSA 22.2 #223: 2015 Ed. 3
•CSA 22.2#42: 2010 Ed.7+U1;U2;U3;U4
•CSA 22.2#269.3:2017 Ed. 2
Technical Support: Please contact our technical support team with installation questions,
troubleshooting needs, or general product questions.
•Phone: [phone]
•Email: [e-mail]
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