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 and warnings may
affect the product warranty.
• The PDU provides the convenience of multiple outlets, but 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.
• Keep indoor ambient temperature between 32°F and 122°F (0°C and 50°C).
• The PDU must be installed by a qualified technician only.
• Do not attempt to mount the PDU to an insecure or unstable surface.
• Install in accordance with National Electrical Code standards. Be sure to use the
proper overcurrent protection for the installation, in accordance with the plug/
equipment rating.
• Connect the PDU to an outlet that is in accordance with your local building codes
and that is adequately protected against excess currents, short circuits and earth
faults.
• The electrical outlets supplying power to the equipment should be installed near the
equipment and easily accessible.
• Do not connect the PDU to an ungrounded outlet or to extension cords or adapters
that eliminate the connection to ground.
• Be sure to provide a local disconnect device on any models that are permanently
installed without a plug that is easily accessible.
• Never attempt to install electrical equipment during a thunderstorm.
• Individual equipment connected to the PDU should not draw more current than the
individual PDU's outlet's rating.
• The total load connected to the PDU must not exceed the maximum load rating for
the PDU.
• Do not attempt to modify the PDU, input plugs or power cables.
• 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 use the PDU if any part of it becomes damaged.
• 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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