Installation of the AR ARO8 Surge Protector

Installation of the AR ARO8 Surge Protector

Power Connections 

To reduce standby power waste, the Managed outlets turn on only when the ECOFICIENT outlet device is turned on. These outlets turn off when the ECOFICIENT outlet device goes into standby or sleep mode, or is turned off.

ECOFICIENT outlet: The ECOFICIENT outlet detects the electric current changes in the connected device and turns the Managed outlets on/off accordingly. Desktop or laptop computers are ideal for the ECOFICIENT outlet.

Managed outlets: These outlets are for devices that do not need to be on all the time and can be completely turned off when not in use. These outlets are automatically switched on and off by the ECOFICIENT outlet to save energy. Some recommended devices for the Managed outlets are monitors, speakers, scanners, printers, DVD players, amplifiers, game consoles, subwoofers, etc.

Always on outlets: These outlets are for devices that should be powered all the time, such as devices used for recording or scheduling, or hard drive-based devices. Some recommended electronic devices for these outlets are modems, wireless routers, fax machines, external hard drives, cable/sat boxes, DVRs, VCRs, etc.

Please Note: A phone would not draw enough current to turn the managed outlets on. The Ecoficient outlet need about 60W of power draw to turn the receptacles on.  The intent was that a desktop or laptop computer would normally be plugged into the Ecoficient outlet and printers, scanners multifunction devices, ect. could be plugged into the managed outlets.

Installation

1. Determine which device will control the Managed outlets and connect it to the ECOFICIENT outlet.
2. Determine which devices do not need to be on all the time and can be completely turned off when not in use. Connect these devices to the Managed outlets.
3. Determine which devices need to be powered all the time. Connect these devices to the Always on outlets. The connected devices will stay powered all the time unless the master power switch of the surge protector is turned off.
4. Plug the surge protector into a grounded 3-prong outlet only.
5. Press the master power switch to turn on the surge protector.

Indicator Lights

• The Protected light should be on when the power switch is turned on when the surge protector is plugged into an outlet.
• The Grounded light should be on when the surge protector is plugged into an outlet. If the light does not come on when you turn on the surge protector, you have a ground wiring problem and you should contact an electrician to properly ground the outlet. Connecting your surge protector to an improperly grounded outlet will void all Audiovox warranties.

USB Charging

The 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge protector is optimized for use with certain types of devices such as the iPad®. As a result, the 2.1 USB Charge outlet may not charge all models of all brands of your mobile devices. If any of your devices will not charge using the 2.1 USB Charge outlet on this surge protector, use the other USB Charge outlet to charge that device.

This surge protector is designed to charge two devices simultaneously. However, if you plug in two devices to charge simultaneously and their combined power requirements exceed the power capacity of this surge protector, this surge protector will shut down to protect your devices. In that case, try charging each device by itself.

Ethernet Connections

If you are using an Ethernet network data line, pass the connection through the protected Ethernet jacks on your surge protector. Most network card or modem damage can be prevented if you connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable through the surge protector.

1. Connect the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable from your wall outlet to the INPUT jack on the surge protector.
2. Connect a CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable into the OUTPUT jack on the surge protector.
3. Connect the other end of the CAT. 5 or CAT. 6 cable to the jack of the network card or modem you want to protect.

Phone/Fax/Modem Connections

Pass the phone/fax/modem connection through the jacks on your surge protector as illustrated on the left. Most modem damage can be prevented if you connect the Phone/ Fax/ Modem through the surge protector.

1. Connect the Phone/Fax/Modem line from your wall outlet to the INPUT jack on the surge protector.
2. Connect the phone cord (provided) into the OUTPUT jack on the surge protector.
3. Connect the other end of the phone cord to the Phone/Fax/Modem jack of the device you want to protect.