1. Important Safety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual contains instructions and warnings that should be
followed during the installation, operation, and storage of this
product. Failure to heed these instructions may affect your
warranty.
• The PDU provides convenient multiple outlets, but it DOES NOT provide surge or line
noise protection for connected equipment.
• The PDU is designed for indoor use only in a controlled environment away from
excess moisture, temperature extremes, conductive contaminants, dust or direct
sunlight.
• For optimum performance, temperatures should be kept between 32ºF and 104ºF
(0ºC and 40ºC)
• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters
that eliminate the connection to ground.
• The outlet that supplies the PDU with mains AC power should be near the PDU and
easily accessible.
• The power requirement for each piece of equipment connected to the PDU must not
exceed the individual outlet's load rating.
• The total power requirement for equipment connected to the PDU must not exceed
the maximum load rating for the PDU.
• PDUs that do not contain output breakers need to be provided with suitable over-
current protection in accordance with your national and local electrical codes.
• Do not drill into or attempt to open any part of the PDU housing. There are no user-
serviceable parts inside.
• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, including the input plugs and power cables.
• Do not attempt to use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.
• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.
• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.
• Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this equipment
can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life support equipment or to
significantly affect its safety or effectiveness is not recommended. Do not use this
equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or
nitrous oxide.
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