TrickleStar 180SS-DE-6XX User manual

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6 OUTLET ENERGY SAVING SMART
POWERSTRIP INSTRUCTIONS
Models: 180SS-DE-6XX / 180SS-DE-6CD
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this TrickleStar™ product. The Smart
Powerstrip provides 6 outlets (1 Control, 2 Always On Outlets, 3
Switched Outlets) high quality surge protection, resettable circuit
breaker, noise filtering, and a simple, reliable way to automatically
reduce the standby power that is consumed by TV and PC
accessory devices.
QUICK START INSTALLATION
Follow these easy steps to install your Smart Powerstrip.
1. Plug the Smart Powerstrip into a power outlet.
2. Plug a PC or TV into the ʻControlʼOutlet.
3. Plug the devices required to be powered all the time such as
a DVR or Router into the ʻAlways Onʼoutlets.
4. Plug the devices, which can be switched Off when the
ʻControlʼDevice (PC / TV) is Off or in Standby, into the
ʻSwitchedʼoutlets.
5. Plug the tel/fax/data/coaxial cables into the Smart Powerstrip
if appropriate and as detailed below.
NORMAL OPERATION
PC / TV On = Accessories On
PC / TV Off / Standby = Accessories Off = No Standby Power
Surge protection is provided to all devices, all of the time.
OVERVIEW
LED Indicators:
When the “Power” LED is lit, it indicates that the product is
powered.
When the “Surge” LED is lit, it indicates that the surge protection is
functioning correctly.
If the “Switched” LED is lit, the Switched outlets are On.
Auto/ ON Switch
Auto Mode – the ʻSwitchedʼOutlets will autonatically follow the
state of the ʻControl Deviceʼand switch Off when the PC/TV is Off
or in Standby.
On Mode – all outlets are powered regardless of the state of the
ʻControl Deviceʼ.
Resettable Circuit Breaker
The resettable circuit breaker provides protection for all Outlets on
the product. If no devices are powered or LEDs lit, press the circuit
breaker to reactivate power.
TRIMMER THRESHOLD
The ʻTrimmerʼ, adjusts the Threshold at which the peripheral
devices switch On/Off. The Trimmer Threshold is the power level
(Watts) of the “Control” device at which the product will switch
On/Off the devices connected to the Switched Outlets.
Important
The Product will typically work with a PC / TV without any
adjustment to the Trimmer Threshold. Simply connect the Product
as directed and check if it operates correctly before making any
Trimmer adjustments.
TV Installation
The TV is plugged into the ʻControlʼOutlet of the product.
The DVR / Settop box should be plugged into the ʻAlways Onʼ
Outlets.
The remaining accessory devices should be plugged into the
ʻSwitched Outletsʼ.
PC INSTALLATION
The Computer (PC or Mac) is plugged into the “Control” Outlet of
the product.
The device requiring always On power (Network Router / External
HDD) should be plugged into the ʻAlways OnʼOutlet. The
remaining accessory devices should be plugged into the ʻSwitched
Outletsʼ.
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
Power Connections
The Product should only be plugged into a grounded outlet.
All connected devices should be plugged directly into the Product.
Using any extension cord in conjunction with the Product will void
all TrickleStar warranties.
Phone/Fax/Modem /Network Connections
Selected models come with phone/fax/data/ coaxial surge
protection. Instead of running a connection directly from your
phone/fax/computer to the wall jack, you must pass the connection
through the protected jacks on the product.
Connect your phone/fax/computer line from your wall outlet to the
“In” jack on the Product. Connect a phone cord or network cord
into the “Out” jack on the product, and connect the other end of the
phone cord to the phone/fax/network jack of the device you want to
protect.
If you fail to connect the phone/fax/data/coaxial protection, the
Connected Device Warranty will not cover your connected devices.

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Most modem damage can be prevented if you take the time to
connect the phone/fax/data protection.
If you have multiple devices that utilize the same phone line you
may daisy chain them from the surge protector, but only using the
phone/fax/data protection.
Coaxial Cable Connections
Selected models come with coaxial cable surge protection. Instead
of running a connection directly from your DSS
receiver/TV/VCR/cable box to the wall jack, you must pass the
connection through the protected aerial / coaxial connectors on
your Product.
Connect your incoming cable/antenna/DSS line to the “Input”
connector on the surge protector. Connect a coaxial cable into the
“Output” connector on the product, and then connect the other end
of the aerial / coaxial cable to the “Input ” connector of the device
you want to protect.
If you fail to use the aerial / coaxial cable protection, the
Connected Device Warranty will not cover your connected devices.
Most TV/VCR damage can be prevented if you take the time to
connect the aerial / coaxial cable protection.
If you have multiple devices that utilize the same cable/antenna
line, you may daisy chain them from the surge protector, but only
using the coaxial cable protection.
LED Indication
The “Surge” light should be green when the powered. If this LED
goes red at any time it means that the Product was sacrificed to
protect your devices and should be replaced.
The “Ground” LED should be On when the product is powered On.
If this light does not come On when you plug in the Product to a
wall outlet you have a ground-wiring problem and you should
contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet. Connecting a
Product to an improperly grounded outlet will void all TrickleStar
warranties.
All connected devices should be plugged directly into your Product
-using any extension cord in conjunction with a Product will void
all TrickleStar warranties.
ELECTRICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL
SPECIFICATIONS
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
Voltage
250 VAC +/- 10% 50Hz
Outlets
1 Control Outlet
2 Always On Outlets
3 Switched Outlets
Adjustable Threshold Range
10-70W
Power Rating
10A
Surge Protection
918 Joules
Circuit Breaker Protection
10A
Power “In” cord
1.8 meters
Operating Temp
0° to 40°C
Storage Temp
-20ºC to +60ºC
Humidity
5 to 90% N/C
APPROVALS
ELECTRICAL & SAFETY
OTHER
CE
2002/95/EG (RoHs)
2002/96/EC (WEEE)
PRODUCT WARRANTY
TrickleStar warrants to the original purchaser of the TrickleStar
Product for 2 years, that the Product shall be free of defects in
design, assembly, material, or workmanship, and will repair or
replace, at its option, any defective product free of charge.
CONNECTED DEVICE WARRANTY
TrickleStar will repair or replace, at its option, any devices which
are damaged by a transient voltage surge/spike or lightning strike,
(an “Occurrence”), while properly connected through the
TrickleStar Product to a properly wired AC power line with
protective ground. If applicable; the telephone line, and/or network
line must be properly connected and installed, and the coaxial
cable line must also be properly connected and installed, as
determined by TrickleStar at its sole discretion.
Important: If you are using a Product that does not have phone,
network, or coaxial protection the warranty is null and void if a
power disturbance damages your devices through the phone,
network, or coaxial lines. You are only covered if the disturbance
entered through the AC lines.
This Connected Device Warranty is a Limited Warranty, subject to
the limitations and exclusions set forth herein. TrickleStar will
repair or replace the damaged connected devices, at TrickleStarʼs
option, an amount equal to the fair market value of the damaged
devices or the original purchase price of the devices, whichever is
less, up to the maximum amount set forth below:
Models 180SS-DE-6XX up to a maximum of EUR25,000
The fair market value of the devices shall be the current value of
the devices specified in the most recent edition of the Orion Blue
Book by Orion Research Corporation, Roger Rohrs Publisher.
TrickleStar reserves the right to review the damaged Product, the
damaged devices, and the site where the damage occurred. All
costs of shipping the Product and the damaged devices to
TrickleStar for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
TrickleStar reserves the right to negotiate the cost of repairs. If
TrickleStar determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical
to ship the damaged devices to TrickleStar, TrickleStar may
designate, in its sole discretion, a repair facility to inspect and
estimate the cost to repair such devices. The cost, if any, of
shipping the devices to and from such repair facility and of such
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
Damaged devices must remain available for inspection until the
claim is finalized.
Whenever claims are settled, TrickleStar reserves the right to be
subrogated under any existing insurance policies the claimant may
have.
All above warranties are null and void if:
•The Product in use during the occurrence is not provided to
TrickleStar for inspection upon TrickleStar ʼs request at the
sole expense of the purchaser.
•TrickleStar determines that the Product has not been
installed in accordance with the Installation Requirements,
altered in any way or tampered with.
•TrickleStar determines that the damage did not result from
the occurrence or that no occurrence in fact took place, the
repair or replacement of the damaged devices is covered
under a manufacturerʼs warranty.
•TrickleStar determines that the connected devices were not
used under normal operating conditions or in accordance
with any labels or instructions.
•The Product is not plugged directly into a power source.
•The Product is “daisy-chained” together in serial fashion with
other power strips, UPS, other surge protectors or extension
cords.
•A three-to two-prong adapter is used.
•The product is not used indoors. This product is not for use
with aquariums and all other water-related products. Use
only indoors and in dry locations.
The TrickleStar Connected Device Warranty only protects against
damage to properly connected devices where TrickleStar has
determined, in its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from an

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occurrence, and does not protect against acts of God (other than
lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, normal-
use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse,
damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags),
non-authorized program, or system devices modification or
alteration.
This warranty contains the sole warranty of TrickleStar, there are
no other warranties, expressed or, except as required by law,
implied, including the implied warranty or condition of quality,
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, and such
implied warranties, if any, are limited in duration to the term of this
warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to
you.
In no event shall TrickleStar be liable for incidental, special, direct,
indirect, consequential or multiple damages such as, but not
limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or use of
any Product, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states
do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damage, so the above limitations may not apply to
you.
This warranty is valid only for the original purchaser of the product.
All damage claims against the product must be made within 15
days from the date of the occurrence and must be accompanied by
a receipt for the damaged devices or the warranty is void.
Warranty is valid in Germany, Austria, The Netherlands, Sweden,
Norway and Finland if purchased through an authorised local
reseller in the country where the claim is made. To file a claim you
must take the following steps:
Go to: www.tricklestar.com and print our claim form and email it to
us at [e-mail]
Be prepared to provide the following information:
•Product part number of the product.
•A list of the devices that was connected to the TrickleStrip™
at the time of the occurrence.
•A list of the devices that was damaged during the
occurrence and the extent of the damage.
•The date of the occurrence.
•Where you purchased the product.
•When you purchased the product.
•A copy of original receipt.
A Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how
to forward your devices, receipt and product in use during the
“occurrence” and how to proceed with your claim.
DO NOT DISPOSE IN DOMESTIC HOUSEHOLD WASTE.
To return unwanted products, contact the manufacturers website
shown on the product or your local sales office or distributor.
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© Copyright TrickleStar.
All rights reserved.
TrickleStarTM, TrickleStrip™, TrickleSaverTM and TrickleSwitchTM
are registered trademarks of TrickleStar. All other trademarks are
the property of their respective owners.
Disclaimer: TrickleStar reserves the right to change specifications
or designs described in this manual without notice and without
obligation. Any typographical, clerical or other error or omission in
this document or other documents or information issued by
TrickleStar shall be subject to correction without any liability on the
part of TrickleStar without notice.
Conserving energy. Improving life.
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