SnapAV WattBox WB-400-8 User manual

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OWNERS MANUAL
WB-400-8 WB-400-CE-10 WB-400-VCE-12
See Specifications for Individual Amounts
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KEY FEATURES
Surge Protection with Fireproof MOVs – Advanced Ceramic MOV technology reduces risk of re from surges.
Surge Disconnect – In the event of a catastrophic surge event, this Wattbox™ component will sacrice itself and permanently
disconnect AC power.
Safe Voltage Monitoring – The WB-400-VCE-12 is equipped with Safe Voltage Monitoring will automatically disconnect system
equipment from harmful over and under voltages. When the Input voltage returns to a safe level, the equipment will be reconnected.
Noise Filtration – Eliminates AC noise to improve picture and sound quality.
Isolated Filtration Banks – Outlet banks are isolated from one another to prevent cross contamination between components.
High Current Outlets – Designed for equipment with high current demands such as ampliers and subwoofers.
Flexible Power Cord – Wattbox™ power cords are both exible and durable and designed for ease of installation.
Secondary Protection –Protected 3 GHz signal coax/satellite connections plus Ethernet / Telephone connections.
Flexible Mounting – Wattbox™ exible mounting options allows vertical, horizontal or angled mounting. Mounts ush with back of
the rack and allows the installer to easily reach outlets. Hardware is included to mount to the wall or back of a cabinet. See Mounting
Options on Pg. 4.
WELCOME TO WATTBOX™
WattBox™ power products are designed specically to provide customers with advanced protection for their valuable electronics and
Custom Integrators with maximum exibility for installation.
Rest assured that WattBox™ products will deliver the protection and safety for your customers’ needs. All WattBox™products are UL
certied and built with the highest quality components available, such as Fireproof MOVs.
Whether in a rack, a structured wiring enclosure, or behind a at screen, the versatile mounting options offer simple installation of
WattBox™ for easily managing power cords, adapters and signal cables.
WattBox™ is the ideal choice for Custom Integrators who demand reliability, safety, and exibility when installing power products for
their valued customers.
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
(1) WB-400-8 or WB-400-CE-10 or WB-400-VCE-12
(1) 6ft Power Cord
(1) Small Bracket
(1) Large Bracket
(8) Bracket Screws
1. Protected 3GHz coax connections for cable/satellite
2. Safe Voltage LED indicator light
3. Surge Protection LED indicator light
4. Ground LED indicator light
5. Protected connections for Ethernet / Telephone
6. Safe voltage switch
7. Detachable power cord outlet with locking clip
8. 15 Amp resettable circuit breaker - Disables Safe Voltage feature
9. AC Power switch
10. Hook & Loop Strap Lockdown – See Securing Power Adapters on Pg. 5
11. Outlets 1 – 4 – Isolated Filter for video/network components
12. Outlets 5 -12 –Isolated lter for audio/auxiliary
REAR PANEL
(4) Rubber Feet
(2) Sheets of Power Cord Labels (16 total labels)
(1) Owner’s Manual
(4) Washers, Screws, and Anchors
(6) Power Adapter Hook & Loop Tie Down Straps
11 12 567 8 9
1 2 3 4
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1. Protected 3GHz coax connections for cable/satellite
2. Surge Protection LED indicator light
3. Ground LED indicator light
4. Protected connections for Ethernet / Telephone
5. Detachable power cord outlet with locking clip
6. 15 Amp resettable circuit breaker
7. AC Power switch
8. Hook & Loop Strap Lockdown – See Securing Power Adapters on Pg. 5
9. Outlets 1 – 10 – EMI/RFI Filtered
1. Surge Protection LED indicator light
2. Ground LED indicator light
3. Detachable power cord outlet with locking clip
4. 15 Amp resettable circuit breaker
5. AC Power switch
6. Hook & Loop Strap Lockdown – See Securing Power Adapters on Pg. 5
7. Outlets 1 – 8 – EMI/RFI Filtered
94 5 6 7
1 2 3
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WB-400-CE-10
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MOUNTING OPTIONS
The Wattbox™ 400 Series is designed for standard 19” equipment racks and features versatile mounting options. The multi-position
bracket allows vertical, horizontal or angled mounting. The unit can also be mounted ush with the rack or set back to the most
convenient position for a particular installation.
Attach the brackets to the Wattbox™ in the position you desire. Install the Wattbox™ using supplied hardware.
Small Bracket Mounting
0.0°
Screw Position
90.0°
Screw Position
0.0°
Screw Position
Wall Mounting
Large Bracket Options
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
90.0°
Screw Position
Screw Position
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
0.0°
Screw Position
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
USE CENTER HOLES FOR ANGLED MOUNTING
45.0°
Screw Position

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WALL MOUNTING
The WB-400 series can be mounted to a wall or cabinet by using the small bracket. Mount the small bracket to the WB-400 with the
at part of the bracket facing away from the outlets.
1. Locate wall studs using a stud nder (not included).
2. Position the provided template on the wall in the desired location of the Wattbox™. If the location does not allow for this, use a
wall molly or anchor with the appropriate weight rating for the Wattbox™.
3. Level the template and mark the wall with the screw locations.
4. Secure the Wattbox™ to the wall.
WB-400 / WB-600 Series Mounting Template
SECURING POWER ADAPTERS
The Wattbox™400 series is supplied with Hook & Loop straps that can be used to secure power adapters the outlets.
1. Remove the screw on both sides of the outlet.
2. Insert the screw in the eyelet on the Hook & Loop straps.
3. Tighten the screw to secure the strap.
4. Wrap the Hook & Loop straps over the power adapter and tighten.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please read and observe the following safety points at all times.
WARNING – Power Sources
Do not plug this Component into a power outlet that differs from the source indicated for safe use on the Component. If you don’t know
the type of electrical power that is supplied to your home, consult your local power company or a qualied electrician.
WARNING – Grounding and Polarization
Do not force the Component plug into an outlet that is not designed to accept a three-wire grounded-type AC plug (a three-prong plug).
This plug is designed to be inserted into a grounded-type outlet only. If this plug doesn’t t directly inside the outlet, do not attempt to
force a connection.. Never attempt to dismantle the plug in any way (or to alter the power cord). Do not attempt to defeat the grounding
feature by using a 3-to-2 prong adapter. If you have questions about grounding, consult your local power company or a qualied
electrician.
This Wattbox™ component requires a properly grounded outlet for safety and to protect connected equipment. If you’re not sure if your
home’s electrical wiring is properly grounded, have it checked by a qualied electrician.
If any rooftop devices such as satellite dishes, antennas, or any other component with wire being used that connects to the
Component, be sure the wire(s) is properly grounded. This protects against voltage surges and static charges.
Do not place any antenna near overhead power lines or any other power circuit. Do not touch any power line or power circuit. Doing so
may cause severe physical injury or possibly death.
WARNING – Liquid: Avoiding Electrical Shocks
Do not operate the Component if liquid of any kind is spilled onto or inside the unit. Do not operate the Component near rain or water
that’s spilled or contained (e.g., bathtub, kitchen or sink).
WARNING – Power Cord Safety
When routing the Component’s AC power cord, do not place it near heavy foot trafc areas (e.g., hallways, doorways, and oors). Do
not create a trip hazard with the power cord.
If the power cord’s protective jacket begins to rip or fray, exposing the internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it from the AC power
source and discontinue use of the Component immediately. See the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important
details.
WARNING – No User Serviceable Parts Inside
If, for any reason, the Component is not operating properly, do not remove any part of the unit (cover, etc.) for repair. Unplug the unit
and consult the Warranty Information section of this owner’s manual for important details.
CAUTION – Exposure To Heat
Do not expose the Component to direct sunlight or place it near wall heaters, space heaters, or any enclosed space prone to
temperature increase.
CAUTION – Proper Cleaning
In general, the only cleaning necessary for the Component is a light dusting. Unplug the Component from the wall outlet before
cleaning it. Do not use any type of liquid or aerosol cleaners.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom Possible Cause Remedy
The Wattbox™ is not receiving power. The Wattbox™ is not turned On. • Turn the Wattbox™ switch on.
Make sure the Wattbox™’s AC power
plug is plugged into a properly
grounded 120 volts (nominal) wall
outlet.
• In some households, a wall switch
may need to be turned on to make
the wall outlet active. Try turning on
the light switches located near the
wall outlet.
Too many devices are connected, causing
an overload, tripping the Thermal Circuit
Breaker.
• Press the Wattbox™resettable circuit
breaker button in to reset. Please
allow 10 minutes before attempting
to reset. If reset too soon, the
breaker will prematurely sense power
overload and not allow the Wattbox™
to operate.
• If the circuit breaker continues to trip,
try moving one or more components
to another Wattbox™. Too much
current may be drawing through one
Wattbox™.
Component is not receiving power. The component is plugged into a switched
outlet and the Wattbox™has not been turned
On.
• Turn the Wattbox™ On.
• Or, plug the component into an
unswitched outlet.
The Wattbox™is plugged into a switched
outlet, but power on the component is not
On. In some instances, a component plugged
into a switched outlet won’t receive power
when the Wattbox™is turned On unless the
component power is also switched On.
• Turn the component power On.
Speakers emit a humming or buzzing noise. The Wattbox™is sharing AC power with
equipment that is not properly grounded.
• Connect your Wattbox™to a
dedicated outlet.
• Try unplugging different components
from the Wattbox™one at a time to
see if the noise stops.
• If a component is discovered to be
improperly grounded, attach a copper
wire from the component’s chassis to
the Wattbox™’s grounding post.
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SPECIFICATIONS
WB-400-8 WB-400-CE-10 WB-400-VCE-12
AC Power
Line Voltage 120V, 60Hz 120V, 60Hz 120V, 60Hz
AC Input Connection IEC C-14 IEC C-14 IEC C-14
Power Cord Length 6 Feet 6 Feet 6 Feet
Circuit Breaker Rating 15A 15A 15A
UL Current Rating 12A 12A 12A
Voltage Protection Rating
(UL 1449 3rd Edition)
500V 500V 500V
Joule Rating 3240 Joules 3240 Joules 4320 Joules
Surge Component Ceramic Encased MOV Ceramic Encased MOV Ceramic Encased MOV
Protection Modes L-N, L-G, N-G L-N, L-G, N-G L-N, L-G, N-G
Peak Impulse Current 72,000A 72,000A 96,000A
Disconnect Circuitry Yes Yes Yes
Thermal Fuse Yes Yes Yes
Outlets
Type NEMA 5-15 NEMA 5-15 NEMA 5-15
Numer of Outlets 8 10 12
Switched All All All
EMI / RFI Noise Filtration
All Outlets 53 dB, 300KHz to 50 MHz 53 dB, 300 kHz to 50 MHz 53 dB, 300 kHz to 50 MHz
Cable / Satellite Circuit
Connections Gold Plated "F" Connector Gold Plated "F" Connector
Surge Component Gas Tube Gas Tube
Cliping Voltage 600V 600V
Frequency Range 0MHz - 3.0 GHz 0MHz - 3.0 GHz
Insertion Loss < 0.5 dB < 0.5 dB
Sheilded Yes Yes
Bi-directional Yes Yes
Phone / LAN Circuit
Jacks RJ45 RJ45
Accepts RJ11 & RJ45 RJ11 & RJ45
Surge Component Sidactor & MOV Sidactor & MOV
Cliping Voltage RJ11:400V; RJ45:250V RJ11:400V; RJ45:250V
Wires Protected 8 Wires 8 Wires
UL Certifications UL 60950-1, UL 1449, UL
498, UL 1283
UL 60950-1, UL 1449, UL
498, UL 497A/B, UL 1283
UL 60950-1, UL 1449, UL
498, UL 497A/B, UL 1283
Dimensions 3.47"Hx17.02"Wx2.13"D 3.47"Hx17.02"Wx2.13"D 3.47"Hx17.02"Wx2.13"D
Connected Equipment
Warranty $50,000 $50,000 $50,000

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WARRANTY
SnapAV Surge Protector Lifetime Product Warranty
SnapAV warrants to the purchaser of any standard SnapAV surge protector that the surge protector shall be free of defects in design,
material, or workmanship, and SnapAV will repair or replace any defective unit. For product replacement, see “NOTIFICATION” below.
Lifetime Replacement Policy
Valid only in the United States and Canada. If your SnapAV surge protector becomes damaged while protecting your connected
equipment, you may request an equivalent replacement to the latest technology of that product category. Keep a copy of the original
invoice to verify the product belongs to the original purchaser.
Warning Notice
WARRANTY LIMITATION FOR INTERNET PURCHASERS:
SnapAV products purchased outside of the SnapAV internet website do not carry a valid Connected Equipment Protection Policy unless
purchased from an Authorized SnapAV Dealer.
CAUTION: Audio/Video, computer and/or telephone system installations can be very complex systems, which consist of many
interconnected components. Due to the nature of electricity and surges, a single protector may not be able to completely protect
complex installations. In those cases, a systemic approach using multiple protectors must be employed. Systemic protection requires
professional design. AC power, satellite cables, CATV cables, or telephone/network lines entering the system that do not pass through
this surge protector will render the SnapAV connected equipment protection policy null and void. For additional information on how to
protect your system, please contact SnapAV before connecting your equipment to the surge protector.
SnapAV Surge Protector Connected Equipment Protection Policy
Valid only in the United States and Canada. It is the policy of SnapAV that it will, in its sole discretion, replace, pay to replace at fair
market value, or pay to repair, up to the dollar amount specied below, equipment that is damaged by an AC power, cable, telephone,
or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed SnapAV surge protector. SnapAV must determine that the surge protector
shows signs of surge damage or is operating outside of design specications, relative to its surge protection capability, and under all of
the circumstances failed to protect your connected equipment.
THIS POLICY IS SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS BELOW:
1. PROOF OF PURCHASE REQUIRED:
SnapAV’s connected equipment policy extends to the original purchaser of the SnapAV product only and is non-transferable.
Original purchase receipts must accompany any product return or claim for connected equipment damage.
2. PROPER INSTALLATION:
SnapAV AC protectors must be directly plugged into a properly grounded 3-wire AC outlet. Extension cords, non-grounded two prong
adapters, or other non-SnapAV surge products must not be used. Building wiring and other connections to protected equipment must
conform to applicable codes (NEC or CEC). No other ground wires or ground connections may be used. All wires (ie.g., AC power lines,
telephone lines, signal/data lines, coaxial cable, etc.) leading into the protected equipment must rst pass through a single SnapAV
protector designed for the particular application. The protector and the equipment to be protected must be indoors in a dry location, and
in the same building. SnapAV installation instructions and diagrams must be followed.
3. NOTIFICATION:
You must notify SnapAV within fourteen days of any event precipitating a request for product replacement or payment for connected
equipment damage. A return authorization (RA) number must rst be obtained from the SnapAV Customer Service Department at www.
snapav.com/support before returning the protector to SnapAV. At this time, you must notify SnapAV if you believe you have a claim for
damaged connected equipment.
Once you obtain a RA number, please mark the number on the bottom of the unit and pack it in a shipping carton/box with enough
packing material to protect it during transit. The RA number must also be clearly marked on the outside of the carton. Ship the unit to
SnapAV. Please note that you are responsible for any and all charges related to shipping the unit to SnapAV.
If connected equipment damage was indicated on your RA request, SnapAV will request the make and model of all connected
equipment, a connection diagram of your system, as well as other requests based on the extent of the request for product placement or
payment for connected equipment damage. All requests by SnapAV are to be completed and returned within 30 days. Be sure to note
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4. DETERMINATION OF FAILURE:
SnapAV will evaluate the protector for surge damage. The protector must show signs of surge damage or must be performing outside
of design specications relative to its surge protection capability. Opening the enclosure, tampering with, or modifying the unit in any
way shall be grounds for an automatic denial of your request for payment. SnapAV, after evaluating all information provided, shall, in its
sole discretion, determine whether or not your request is eligible for payment.
If the surge protector shows no signs of AC power or signal line surge damage and is working within design specications, SnapAV will
return the unit to you explaining the test results and notifying you of the rejection of your claim. SnapAV reserves the right to inspect
the damaged connected equipment, parts, or circuit boards. SnapAV also reserves the right to inspect the customer’s facility. Damaged
equipment deemed uneconomical to repair must remain available for inspection by SnapAV until the claim is nalized.
5. REQUEST PAYMENTS:
Once SnapAV has determined that you are entitled to compensation, SnapAV will, at its election, pay you the present fair market
value of the damaged equipment, or pay for the cost of the repair, or send you replacement equipment, or pay the equivalence of
replacement equipment.
6. OTHER INSURANCE/WARRANTIES:
This coverage is secondary to any existing manufacturer’s warranty, implied or expressed, or any insurance and/or service contract that
may cover the loss.
7. EXCLUSIONS:
THE SNAPAV SURGE PROTECTOR EQUIPMENT POLICY DOES NOT APPLY TO: Service charges, installation costs, reinstallation
costs; setup cost; diagnostic charges; periodic checkups; routine maintenance; loss of use of the product; costs or expenses arising out
of reprogramming or loss of programming and/or data; shipping charges or fees; service calls; loss or damage occasioned by re, theft,
ood, wind, accident, abuse or misuse, and products subject to manufacturer’s recall or similar event.
8. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to SnapAV’ Surge Protector Equipment Policy, or the alleged breach thereof, shall
be settled by arbitration administered by the American Arbitration Association under its Commercial Arbitration Rules. You may le
for arbitration at any AAA location in the United States upon the payment of the applicable ling fee. The arbitration will be conducted
before a single arbitrator, and will be limited solely to the dispute or controversy between you and SnapAV. The arbitration shall be held
in any mutually agreed upon location in person, by telephone, or online.
Any decision rendered in such arbitration proceedings will be nal and binding on each of the parties, and judgment may be entered
thereon in a court of competent jurisdiction. The arbitrator shall not award either party special, exemplary, consequential, punitive,
incidental or indirect damages, or attorney’s fees. The parties will share the costs of arbitration (including the arbitrator’s fees, if any) in
the proportion that the nal award bears to the amount of the initial claim.
9. GENERAL
If you have any questions regarding the product warranty or the connected equipment protection policy, please contact the SnapAV
Customer Servive Department at www.snapav.com/support. This warranty supersedes all previous warranties. This is the only warranty
provided with the protector and any other implied or expressed warranties are nonexistent. This warranty may not be modied except in
writing, signed by an ofcer of the SnapAV Corporation.

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CONTACTING TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Phone: [phone] - Email: [e-mail]

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