Panamax MD2-RCA Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MD2-RCA
1. Turn off the equipment you are plugging into the MD2-RCA.
2. Plug the surge protector into the wall outlet. A red "Line Fault" light indicates
an improperly wired outlet that must be checked by a qualified electrician.
3. If the blue "Power On Protection OK" light is on, plug your equipment into
the AC outlets on the surge protector.
The protection circuitry on the MD2-RCA and MD2-RCA MODULE only
work if the signal lines are connected properly.
MD2-RCA
4. Connecting signal lines to the MD2-RCA: The lines coming from the MD2-RCA
MODULE plug into the "IN" jacks. Lines from the "OUT" jacks then connect to the
equipment being protected.
4.5 Connecting signal lines to the MD2-RCA MODULE: The lines coming from the
MD2-RCA plug into the "IN" jacks. Lines from the "OUT" jacks then connect to
the source equipment in the rack.
MD2-RCA MODULE
5. To mount module to rack, slide zip ties through slots on back. Wrap and tie
around leg on equipment rack.
6. Turn the connected equipment ON and
check for power and correct operation.
EQUIPMENT
PROPERLY GROUNDED
RACK
GROUND WIRE CONNECTED
TO PANAMAX COMPONENT
GROUND LUG
SIGNAL
SIGNAL LINE OUT
LINE IN
TO SOURCE
COMPONENT
CONNECTED TO
SOURCE COMPONENT
MD2-RCA MODULE
STRAPPED TO RACK LEG WITH ZIP TIES (INCLUDED)
IMPORTANT SAFETY POINTS
Panamax surge protectors and the connected equipment must be indoors in a dry location and in the same building. Do not install any
Panamax product near heat emitting appliances such as a radiator or heat register. Do not install this product where excessive
moisture is present; for example, near a bathtub, sink, pool, basement floor, fish tank, etc.
It is not uncommon for a building to be improperly grounded. In order to protect your equipment, and validate the warranty, Panamax
products must be plugged into a properly grounded 3-wire outlet. Additionally, building wiring and grounding must conform to
applicable NEC (USA) or CEC (Canada) codes for the Panamax warranty to be valid.
Do not use 2-prong adapters with this product. If an extension cord is required, use only Panamax #GEC1410. If at any time your
surge protector indicates a Line Fault, call your electrician to correct the building wiring.
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MODULE MOUNTS
VERTCAL OR HORIZONTAL
AC OUTLET
MD2-RCA
REMOTELY
AC LINE
LOCATED
POWERED
SUBWOOFER
OR VIDEO
SIGNAL SIGNAL DISPLAY
LINE IN
LINE OUT
FEATURES
GROUND WIRE CONNECTED TO
GROUND LUG ON BACK OF
Top view of product
PANAMAX COMPONENT
IN RACK
LINES IN
FROM
POWER ON
LINE
MD2-RCA
PROTECTION OK FAULT
Bottom view
of MD2-RCA
POWER ON / LINE FAULT INDICATOR-
PROTECTION OK- (blue) (red) - If lit red, indicates
normally ON - indicates an improperly wired outlet.
that the power is on,
surge protector is
functioning properly,
and all connected
LINES IN FROM
equipment is protected.
MD2-RCA MODULE
OPTIONS FOR SECURITY MOUNTING & FRONT COVER FACEPLATE
Cover of MD2-RCA can easily be removed Cover can be flipped around 180
by pulling cover at the 2 side indents (1).
degrees to hide LEDs from front
straight-on view if desired.
Unit can be securely screwed into wall
outlet faceplate using either hole (2)
indicated (screw is included).
2
1
Properly Connecting Your Surge Protector
To completely protect your equipment from power surges, every wire leading into or out of the equipment you want to protect must be connected to the
appropriate Panamax surge protector. Damaging lightning and power surges can get into your system through any AC power or signal line (phone lines,
grounding wires, coax cables, modem cables, etc.) connected to your electrical equipment.
The $100,000 Connected Equipment Protection Policy is invalid if any wire leading into or out of the equipment is not properly connected to the
appropriate Panamax surge protector(s). The surge protector must also be plugged into a properly wired and grounded outlet. Please see the warranty
for details or contact the Panamax Customer Relations department with questions.
Overview
Make sure you have the right surge protector to protect your electronic equipment. Panamax makes protectors for almost every type of electronic
equipment. Surge protectors that may look identical from the outside can be very different on the inside. It is very important to use the surge protector
designed for your application. Two-outlet surge protectors are not designed for use with systems having more than two AC powered components.
Panamax offers a wide range of surge protectors designed for use with larger systems. If you have any questions about which product is best for your
applications, please see our web site www.panamax.com or contact Panamax Customer Relations at 800-472-5555 (7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. PST).
100,000
$ Limited Connected
Equipment Protection Policy*
Limited Lifetime Product
Warranty*
*See documentation on back side for details.
MD2-RCA
MODULE
Side views of product
LINES OUT TO
SOURCE
COMPONENT
OUT OUT OUT
IN IN IN LEFT SIDE
OUTLET
GROUND
PLUG OUT
LINES OUT TO EQUIPMENT
OUT OUT OUT
AC outlets are turned 90 degrees from one
IN IN IN
another to accommodate different style
plugs or transformers.
Cover can be removed and painted to match
color of wall. Do not paint the sides, top or
bottom. Warranty will be voided.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT:
800-472-5555
RIGHT
SIDE
OUTLET
GROUND
PLUG
DOWN
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