User manual NILES IPOWER IPC-8 INSTALL GUIDE

[. . . ] READ AND OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AT ALL TIMES. Power Source: Use only with a 3-prong standard AC outlet or a GROUNDED 2 to 3 prong adapter. iPOWERTM products cannot provide power protection without a grounded AC source. Never use a 3 to 1 adapter plug -- this will disable all protection from your iPOWERTM unit and will void the Limited Lifetime Warranty and Connected Equipment Guarantee. [. . . ] Your AC-8DSS's F-connectors incorporate six major advances in materials, design and construction that ensure the highest audio and video resolution possible. Screw machine cut threads & core (not die cast) Brass body Gold plating (no corrosion, better contact) Dual lead contact Teflon® dielectric Beryllium copper wire (center conductor) Machine-Cut Threads. Unlike most products which have inexpensive stamped threads, iPOWERTM products use only machine-cut threads on their connectors. While machine cutting is a more timeconsuming and expensive process, it allows for a much closer manufacturing tolerance. iPOWER'sTM F-connectors are easier to connect, make for a superior electrical contact, and minimize signal loss. Dual Lead Contact. A dual lead contact makes a more positive connection and is much more durable, ensuring a lifetime of service. A Teflon® dielectric greatly reduces signal loss and preserves the color and clarity of the source signal. Brass allows for a more precise thread to be cut, increases conductivity, and is the most dependable material for electrical connectors. The Brass body offers an unrivaled level of dependability and extended life. Gold plating increases surface conductivity, decreases signal loss and preserves signal integrity. This advanced material increases conductivity and resists oxidation for maximum performance and extended life. KEY TECHNOLOGIES Unrivaled System Integration and Ease of Use iPOWERTM features an elegant and intuitive user interface. As a pioneer of home audio/video customization, Niles understands that technology is only useful if it is used. premium quality, quadshielded RG-6 cables with gold plated connectors). Switched LED indicates the status of the Switched outlets. Ground OK LED indicates that the wall outlet wiring is properly grounded. This includes AC power cables, coaxial connections, and telephone cables used with pay-per-view systems. Failure to do this will degrade system performance and leave it vulnerable to electrical damage. PROPER GROUNDING Your iPOWERTM product will not be able to provide surge protection or noise reduction without a proper ground. If the AC line in your house is properly grounded, the GROUND OK light will illuminate. If the GROUND OK light does not illuminate, stop your installation. Check the AC connection and make sure that the unit is plugged in properly. If the GROUND OK light still fails to illuminate, have the AC outlet in the house checked by an electrician to diagnose the ground problem. Placement PLANNING YOUR SYSTEM It is recommended that the AC-8DSS be placed in a location easily reached when manually operating the other controls in the system. There should be a clear line of sight between the operator and the unit to allow easy user feedback of system status. The AC-8DSS should be placed on a flat, stable shelf or platform or, if desired, it can be wall mounted. See the following section for directions on wall mounting. [. . . ] Without a proper ground, your AC-8DSS will not provide power protection. Check the AC connection and make sure that the AC-8DSS is plugged in properly. If the GROUND OK light still fails to illuminate, have the AC outlet in the house checked by an electrician to diagnose the problem. DO NOT operate your AC-8DSS without a proper ground. The GROUND OK light on the front panel of the AC-8DSS does not light up. The LINE OK indicator on the front panel of the AC-8DSS does not light up. · This indicates that the wall outlet has a line problem such as polarity inversion. [. . . ]