ETEKCITY ZAP Series User manual

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Thank you for purchasing the Remote Outlet by Etekcity. We
are dedicated to providing our customers with quality products for building on
better living. Should you have any questions or concerns about using your new
product, feel free to reach out to our helpful Customer Support Team at
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Table of Contents
Safety Information 4
Function Diagram 6
Operation 8
Reprogramming an Outlet 10
Resetting an Outlet 12
Troubleshooting 14
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Package Contents
Specifications
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Warranty Information 16
Customer Support 21

Safety Information
IMPORTANT: Please read, understand, and comply with all of the instructions
provided in this manual before using this device. Failure to comply with the
instructions given in this manual and/or using the device in ways other than
the ones mentioned herein may result in physical harm and/or damage to the
device.
Important Safety Information
• The wireless range may be limited by other electronic devices,
appliances, walls, or other physical barriers.
• The outlets are intended for indoor use only.
• Avoid exposure to high-temperature sources, direct sunlight, or moisture.
•Do not exceed the maximum load current of 10A (~1200W).
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•Do not use appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioning units, and
washing machines with the outlets. Such appliances exceed the maximum
load current of 10A (~1200W).
• Keep out of reach of children.
• The outlets are best used in areas with proper air circulation.
• When cleaning, use a dry cloth to wipe the outlet and remote surfaces.
• For your safety, make sure the batteries within the remotes are correctly
installed before use.
• dispose of any part of this product in a fire.
• The remote is not compatible with rechargeable batteries.
• This device is not intended for use in areas with high humidity, such as
bathrooms.
• For best performance, regularly change the batteries in the remote controls.
• If the remote is not in use for an extended period of time, remove batteries.
•TheseoutletsarenotcompatiblewiththeZAP3VXremoteoutlets.
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Function Diagram
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Front Back
1
2
3 4
1. Outlet
2. Power/Program Button
3. Outlet Indicator Light
4. Outlet Number

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5. Remote
6. ON Buttons
7. OFF Buttons
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6 7

Operation
The outlets are pre-programmed
for immediate use, but the
configuration can be customized to
meet your needs.
1. Install one 12V (23A) battery in
each remote control.
2. Plug each outlet into a
powered socket.
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3. Plug an appliance into each
outl
is switched to ON in order to
et. Make sure the appliance
allow the outlet to control the
device.
4. Press the ON or OFF buttons
for the corresponding outlet number
on the remote. The indicator light
on the corresponding outlet
will turn on or turn off, confirming
that the outlet is now in use.
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ON
4
5
OFF

Reprogramming an Outlet
1. Unplug device from outlet.
2. Press and hold program
button until indicator light
starts to blink.
Program
Button
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3. Release program button, press
the ON or OFF button for the
desired number on the remote.
4. Pairing is successful when
indicator light stops blinking.
NOTE: You may repeat the
reprogramming steps to assign
up to 10 outlets to a single number
to simultaneously control multiple
devices with a single click.
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ON
4
5
OFF

Resetting an Outlet
To remove an outlet from all remote
control pairings:
1. Unplug any devices connected
to the remote outlet.
2. Remove the outlet from the
power socket.
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6. Program reset will be
complete when indicator
light stops blinking.
Hold program button for
approximately 5 seconds
until LED indicator begins
to flash.
5.3. Press and hold the program
button.
4. Plug outlet back into power
socket while continuing to
hold program button.
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Program
Button

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Troubleshooting
Issue Solution
Outlet is
unresponsive
to remote
commands.
Replace the remote batteries with new 12V (23A) batteries. Low
battery power may decrease readable wireless remote range.
Make sure the outlet and device are properly connected
and powered on.
Make sure that the outlet is placed in an area with proper
air circulation to avoid overheating.
Make sure the maximum load current of 10A (~1200W)
isn’t being exceeded. If so, unplug the device from
the outlet immediately.
If the outlet is still unresponsive, refer to the Resetting (page 12)
and Reprogramming (page 10) sections in the manual.

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Specifications
Voltage: 120V~60 Hz
Maximum Current: 10A
Maximum Power: 1200W
Transmission Frequency: 433.92 MHz
Remote Battery Power: 12V (23A)
Remote Control Range: 100 ft (30 m)*
Operating Temperature: 32°~95°F (0°~35°C)
Storage Temperature: -4°~167°F (-4°~75°C)
*NOTE: The wireless range may
be shortened by other electronic
devices, appliances, walls, and other
physical barriers.
Package Contents
ZAP 1L-Rx
1 x Remote Outlet
1 x User Manual
ZAP 1L-Tx
1 x Remote Control
1 x 12V (23A) Battery1 x
User Manual

Warranty
Information
TERMS & POLICY
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Etekcity warrants all products to be of the
highest quality in material, craftsmanship,
and service effective from the date of
purchase to the end of the warranty
period.
Etekcity will replace any product found to
be defective due to manufacturer flaws
based on eligibility. Refunds are available
within the first 30 days of purchase.
Refunds are only available to the original
purchaser of the product. This warranty
extends only to personal use and does not
extend to any product that has been used
for commercial, rental, or any other use in
which the product is not intended for.
There are no warranties other than the
warranties expressly set forth with each
product.
Product Name ZAP Remote
Model Number ZAP 1L-Rx
ZAP 1L-Tx
Default Warranty
Period
1 year
For your own reference, we strongly recommend that
you record your order number and date of purchase.
Order Number:
Date of Purchase:

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This warranty is non-transferrable.
Etekcity is not responsible in any way for
any damages, losses, or inconveniences
caused by equipment failure by user
negligence, abuse, or use noncompliant
with the user manual or any additional
safety, use, or warnings included in the
product packaging and manual.
This warranty does not apply to the
following:
Damage due to abuse, accident,
alteration, misuse, tampering, or
vandalism.
Improper or inadequate maintenance.
Damage in return transit.
Unsupervised use by children under 18
years of age.
Etekcity and its subsidiaries assume no
liability for damage caused by the use of
the product other than for its intended use
or as instructed in the user manual. Some
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states do not allow this exclusion or
limitation of incidental or consequential
losses so the foregoing disclaimer may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you
specific legal rights and you may also have
other rights which may vary from state to
state.
ALL EXPRESSED AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY,
ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Additional 1-Year Warranty
You can extend your 1-year warranty by an
additional year. Log onto
www.etekcity.com/warranty and enter
your order number (e.g., from Amazon or
Houzz) within the first 14 days of your
purchase to register your new product for
the extended warranty.

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If you are unable to provide the order
number for your product, please type a
short note in the order number field along
with the date you received your product.
Defective Products & Returns
Should your product prove defective
within the specified warranty period,
please contact Customer Support via
[email protected] with your invoice
and order number. DO NOT dispose of
your product before contacting us. Once
our Customer Support Team has approved
your request, please return the unit with a
copy of your invoice and order number.

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FCC statement to the user
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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

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FCC radiation exposure statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. End users must follow the specific operating instructions for satisfying RF
exposure compliance. To maintain compliance with FCC RF exposure compliance
requirements, please follow operation instructions as documented in this manual. This
transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of
20cm between the radiator and your body. The availability of some specific channels
and/or operational frequency bands are country dependent and are firmware programmed
at the factory to match the intended destination. The firmware setting is not accessible by
the end user.
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.