Southwire Surge guard 44750 Manual

For technical assistance, please call 1-800-780-4324 x 20311

Manufactured by Southwire Company, LLC, 5250 140th Avenue North, Clearwater, Florida 33760

MODEL 44750

30A Portable w/ Ground Fault

Protection

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FEATURES MODEL 44750

Operating Current 30 Amps

Operating Voltage 120 Volts

Energy Dissipation 510 Joules

Maximum Spike Current 1,250A

Ground Fault Protection Yes

Corrosion Resistant Yes

Warranty 1 year

Easy Installation Yes

Locking Hasp Available Yes

Rated 120V, 30A- 10/3 AWG Cord

• Automatically shuts off power when ground

faults are present.

• Requires manual reset after ground fault

condition.

• Convenient Easy-T-Plug™ disconnect.

• Most economically priced protection.

• Provides 510 Joules power surge protection.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

FOR YOUR RECORDS

MODEL NO: ___________________

DATE PURCHASED: ____________

WHERE PURCHASED: __________

1. Plug the Surge Guard* 44750 into an approved 120V/30A RV

power receptacle.

2. Press and release the RESET button. Verify that the green light is

visible. If the unit is in the reset condition when plugged into the

power receptacle, then the green light will be immediately visible.

This indicates power is available to the RV.

3. Press the TEST button. Verify that the green light is not visible.

4. Press and release the RESET button. Verify that the green light is

once again visible.

5. Power is available. Operate equipment in your RV normally.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MODEL 44750

WARNING

1. If the unit with contacts closed fails to trip when the TEST button

is pressed (Green light still appears), the device is NOT operating

properlyandshouldbereturntothepointofpurchaseforreplacement

(SEE WARRANTY INFORMATION)

2. If the product tests properly without a load applied,

but trips each time the RV load is applied, a current

leakage exists and should be repaired or replaced as

soon as possible (SEE WARRANTY INFORMATION)

DO NOT BYPASS THE SURGE GUARD IF THIS CONDITION

OCCURS. A REAL SHOCK HAZARD MAY EXIST.

IMPORTANT NOTE

The Surge Guard* Model 44750 will provide protection even if there is

a break in the ground wire in the supply power circuit or the internal

circuit in the RV.

CAUTION

1. Do not connect any electrical cord longer than 250 feet to the

Surge Guard* device to avoid the possibility of nuisance tripping.

2. This device is to be used on electrical distribution systems

120V/30A (RV30) 60Hz only.

3. Ground fault circuit interrupters do not protect against electrical

shock resulting from contact with both line and neutral wires of the

electrical circuit.

4. The Surge Guard* Model 44750 is designed as a protective

device, do not use as an "on and off" switch.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MODEL 44750

RV's, new and old, can have loose, faulty or even incorrect wiring

which could be potentially dangerous. In the event there is a leakage

of current caused by one or more of the above conditions, the Surge

Guard* Model 44750 will cut the ﬂow of electricity. Should this happen,

follow the procedures below to isolate the cause; however, SouthwireTM

recommends that all electrical repairs be done by a certiﬁed electrician.

1. Unplug the RV from the Surge Guard* device and push the

RESET button. If the unit trips immediately after, the problem is

in the Surge Guard* unit and it should be returned for repair or

replacement. (SEE WARRANTY INFORMATION). However, if the

Surge Guard* unit holds the set, continue to Step 2.

2. Turn off all the RV circuit breakers and plug the RV power cord into

the Surge Guard* device. If the unit trips, the problem is in the

cord and/or the connection supplying the RV. However, if the unit

does not trip, continue to Step 3.

3. Turn on each circuit breaker one at a time until the Surge Guard*

device trips. You have now isolated a circuit with leakage.

4. Unplug all appliances connected to the bad circuit and reset the

circuit breaker and the Surge Guard* device. If the unit trips, then

the problem is in the RV wiring. Should the Surge Guard* device

not trip, see Step 5.

5. Plug in each appliance until the Surge Guard* device trips. The

appliance that causes the trip has a current leakage and should

be repaired or replaced.

WARNING

Some RV power pedestal receptacles, regardless of amperage, can

cause discoloration, charring, and even melting of the male plug

connected to it. This condition is created by worn or loose receptacle

connections resulting in unsatisfactory tension or gripping force applied

to the current-carrying blades on the male plug.

To reduce the risk of plug damage, keep the male plug blades on

the Surge Guard* device and RV power cord clean and tarnish-free.

Visually inspect in and around the pedestal receptacle for evidence of

charring prior to making connection. If the receptacle shows evidence

of charring, we recommend that you do not make electrical connection.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Southwire Company, LLC warrants that its devices are free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original

purchase. This one year warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, obligations, or liabilities expressed or implied by the company. Any properly installed

device that proves defective in normal use will be repaired or replaced at Southwire’s option provided the procedure as stated below is followed:

1. Contact Southwire Customer Support at 1-800-780-4324 to

obtain a Return Materials Number.

2. Properly package returned unit.

3. Display Return Materials Number on outside of box.

4. Include Proof of Purchase, including date of purchase.

5. Supply full written description of the problem.

6. Specify your name, address, and daytime phone number.

7. Ship unit postage prepaid directly to:

RETURN MATERIALS DEPARTMENT

Southwire Company, LLC

4525 140th Avenue North, Suite 900

Clearwater, Florida 33762

• Warranty is void if the device has been opened, altered, misused and/or

abused in any way.

• SouthwireTM cannot assume responsibility for customer alterations, acts of

God, or any other factors not under the control of Southwire.

• SouthwireTM cannot assume responsibility for damage in handling of

shipment.

• SouthwireTM shall have no responsibility for installation of this device or

for any personal injury, property damage, any incidental, contingent, or

consequential damages of any kind resulting in defects or failure of the

unit to function in the event of a ground fault in the circuit it is protecting.

Implied warranties (if any) including but not limited to implied warranties of ﬁtness for a particular purpose and merchantability, are limited in duration to a period

ending one year from the date of original customer purchase. The exclusive remedy for breach of the limited warranty contained herein is the repair or replacement of

the defective product at Southwire’s option. In no case shall Southwire’s liability under any other remedy prescribed by law exceed the purchase price. Some states

do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or allow disclaimers or modiﬁcations of or limitation on how long an implied warranty

lasts, so the above limitations 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.

For technical assistance, please call 1-800-780-4324 x 20311