Sollatek Voltshield FRIDGEGUARD User manual

Voltshield
FRIDGEGUARD
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Instruction manual
Important: This manual contains important safety instructions.
Keep this manual handy for reference.
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Description
The FRIDGEGUARD (rated at 6Amps maximum) is designed to protect your appliances (Fridge, Freezer, Pump,
Motor) against voltage fluctuations and especially low power, brown outs, frequent power cuts, and power back
surges.
AVS™ function
The FRIDGEGUARD will disconnect the power to your appliance if the mains voltage drops below or above a pre-
set limit. The FRIDGEGUARD will re-connect automatically only after the supply has returned to acceptable limits
after a 3 minute wait time.
TimeSave™ function
The TimeSave™ function will ensure the FRIDGEGUARD provides maximum operation time to your appliance by
having built-in intelligence to check the off time. If the unit has been off for more than 3 minutes, it will reconnect
the mains within 10 seconds rather than the standard 3 minutes.
iSense™ function
The iSense™ technology allows you to control how sensitive the FRIDGEGUARD is to voltage
problems. Using the iSense™ dial you can set the desired level of protection.
(H) High setting ensures greater protection by narrowing the acceptable voltage limits. This
is ideal for users with less erratic mains supply that require better protection, typically in main
cities where the power supply is fairly stable.
(L) Low setting ensures more working time as it will tolerate wider acceptable voltage limits.
This is ideal for users with more erratic mains supply that constantly switches off, providing
wider window of acceptable voltage limits.
Please read carefully
1. Make sure that your load does not exceed the rating of the FRIDGEGUARD which is
6Amps. If this is exceeded, the FRIDGEGUARD may be damaged, and the warranty will
be void.
2. Plug the FRIDGEGUARD into the mains and plug the appliance into the FRIDGEGUARD.
3. Do not connect more than one appliance to the FRIDGEGUARD.
4. On first switching on the red LED ➊ will come on and there will be no output while
the FRIDGEGUARD monitors the mains. If the mains level is acceptable the yellow LED
➋ comes on, indicating that the FRIDGEGUARD is in wait mode. At the end of the wait
mode and if the supply is within the acceptable range, the green LED ➌ will come on
and the load will be connected.
5. In normal operation, if the red LED comes on, indicating the incoming voltage is too
low or too high, the FRIDGEGUARD will switch off the power to protect your appliance,
starting the 3 minute time delay. When the voltage returns to acceptable limits, the
yellow LED will come on. After the time delay is over, the green LED will come on and
the power will be connected to your appliance.
6. The FRIDGEGUARD is fused internally. The rating of the fuse is 6Amps. Changing
of the fuse is only authorised at Sollatek service centres (see www.sollatek.com for
full listing). If the unit is opened or tampered with by an unauthorised individual the
warranty will be void.
7. It is recommended that the FRIDGEGUARD is kept plugged in and switched on, and
the appliance is switched on and off as required.
8. You can adjust the iSense™ dial to suit your desired protection level. Refer to the
iSense™ function description opposite.
CONNECTION DIAGRAM
Fridge/freezer/
cooler etc
Safety
• All equipment designed and manufactured by Sollatek (UK)
Ltd complies with the latest safety codes of practice. You
should still follow all safety instructions and use caution when
installing and operating electrical equipment.
• To avoid the risk of shock, DO NOT expose this equipment to
rain, moisture or liquid spillage.
• Before attempting to use, ensure that the total loading of
your equipment does not exceed the maximum rating of
this unit.
• To check the rating of this unit, refer to the label on the back
of the unit.
• Do not attempt to dismantle this unit, to do so will invalidate
the warranty. There are no user serviceable parts inside.
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➋ Yellow LED = wait
➌ Green LED = full output
➊ Red LED = no output
Please read the following information before using this product:
This product should not be used on the output of any inverter/UPS/PowerBack systems unless they are of a
pure sinewave type, otherwise irreparable damage to this product may result.
Guarantee
Sollatek (UK) Ltd guarantee that if within 2 years of purchase this appliance fails due to faulty workmanship or
materials we will repair or replace it free of charge provided that:
• The appliance has been correctly installed and used within the electrical range as specified
on the appliance nameplate.
• The appliance has been used in accordance with the operating instructions.
• There has been no attempt to open the unit for any reason whatsoever.
• The unit is returned to Sollatek or Sollatek agent in good condition.
• Sollatek shall not be liable under the terms of this guarantee for any material fault or damage
as a result of failure of this appliance.
• This guarantee does not affect your statutory or Common Law rights.
Warranty
Sollatek’s warranty covers the Sollatek unit only and not any other equipment connected to it. Sollatek will not
accept any consequential loss or damage to any equipment connected to it directly or indirectly.
The warranty will only be honoured if the Sollatek item has been used properly and not been tampered with. The
warranty is strictly on return to base at the expense of the owner. In certain circumstances, Sollatek may offer to
return the repaired item back to the owner.
The warranty will be void if warranty Seal (where applicable) is broken or the unit has been opened or tampered
with. The warranty obligation does not cover any additional charges the owner may incur as a result of the item
needing repair or being sent back to an authorised service centre or a Sollatek workshop.
Caution: Opening a Sollatek product may impair its function and render it inoperable. Only experienced Sollatek
technicians can service the unit.

Nominal voltage 230V
Current rating 6Amps
Mains spike response time <10ns
Mains spike discharge amps 6.5kA
Spike protection 160J
Wait time 3 minutes
TimeSave delay 10 seconds
iSense LVD* high sensitivity 190VAC
iSense LVD* low sensitivity 180VAC
* Low Voltage Disconnect
©Sollatek (UK) Limited 1996 All Rights Reserved.
SOLLATEK and the SOLLATEK device are the trade marks of the
Sollatek group of companies.
SOLLATEK UK LTD
UNIT 10 POYLE 14,
NEWLANDS DRIVE, POYLE,
SLOUGH SL3 0DX,
UNITED KINGDOM
Tel: International [phone] National 01753 688300
Fax: International [phone] National 01753 685306
E-mail: [email protected]
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Specifications
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