Apco P5BT-FR Manual

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Thank you for purchasing APC's P5 series surge protector. Please complete and mail the Warranty
Registration card, or complete the Warranty Registration form online at www.apc.com. Note: for the
purposes of this manual, only one "T" model and one "V" model are shown.

Safety

• Do not install this device during a lightning storm.
• For indoor use only.
• Do not install the surge protector in a hot or excessively moist location; do not use with aquarium equipment.

Installation

1. Plug the surge protector into a grounded outlet only.
2. Plug the power cord from your computer and/or other electrical equipment into the surge protector outlets
Note: Verify the device to be protected operates correctly before plugging it into the surge protector.
3. For P5BT-FR, P5BT-GR, P5BT-RS, P5BT-IT and P5BT-SP models, connect a modular telephone cord between
the telephone wall outlet and the surge protector jack
cord between the surge protector jack
4. For P5BV-FR, P5BV-GR, P5BV-RS, P5BV-IT and P5BV-SP models, connect a coaxial cable from the cable
source to the connector
to the equipment to be protected (CATV box, VCR, TV, cable modem).
5. Place the Power switch
Protection Indicator - The P5B-FR, P5B-GR, P5B-RS, P5B-IT, and P5B-SP Protection Indicator
220-240V~ 10 A MAX. When the unit is plugged in and turned on, the green Protection Indicator illuminates to
show the surge protector is capable of protecting equipment from harmful electrical surges. If the indicator does
not illuminate when the unit is plugged in and turned on, the unit has sustained damage and is no longer capable of
protecting your equipment. It should be returned according to the instructions provided by APC Technical Support.
Grounding OK Indicator - When the surge protector is plugged in and power is turned on, the Grounding OK
➑
Indicator illuminates (green) to show that the power source outlet is properly grounded. If the Grounding OK
Indicator does not illuminate, there is a problem with the building wiring. Employ a qualified and licensed
electrician to correct the problem.

Cord Management Guide

can also be wall-mounted with the surge protector (see below).

Pivoting Strain Relief

power cord and the surge protector.
➐
➏
➋
➊
➒
P5BT-FR

Specifications

Nominal Operating Voltage
Operating Frequency
Operating Temperature
Operating Relative Humidity 0 to 95%, non-condensing

Limited Warranty

APC warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal
use and service by the original owner for the lifetime of the product, (in Germany the period is
30 years from the purchase date of the product). For units purchased and/or used in countries
not belonging to the European Community, the warranty period is 5 years from the date of
purchase. The APC obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing, at its sole
option, any such defective products. To obtain service under warranty you must obtain a
Returned Material Authorization (RMA) number from APC or an APC Service Center with
transportation charges prepaid and must be accompanied by a brief description of the problem
and proof of date and place of purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser.
Essential Surge Protector
®
Models P5BT-FR, P5BV-FR, P5BT-IT, P5BV-IT, P5BT-SP,
P5BV-SP, P5BT-GR, P5BV-GR, P5BT-RS and P5BV-RS
➌
marked
➍
.
marked Connect the supplied coaxial cable from the connector
➏
to the ON position
➒
- is provided for keeping power cords connected to the unit neat and organized, and
➓
- allows the power cord 180-degrees of top-to-bottom rotation to extend the life of the
➑
➌
➓
Cord Management
Guide Mounting Holes
220-240 Vac, 10 A MAX
50- 60 Hz
0 to 40° C (32 to 104° F)
➋
marked
and the telephone, modem or fax machine.
.
Wall Mounting Details
Mounting Holes
.
Connect another modular telephone
48 mm
(1.89")
Chassis
➊
.
➎
marked
➐
is marked