AUSTERR 7S-PS4-US1 VII Series 4 Outlet Power Surge Protector Owner’s Manual

Power \\ Surge Suppressor
User Guide/Owner’s Manual

7S-PS4-US1 VII Series 4 Outlet Power Surge Protector

VII Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
V Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
III Series \\ Power 4-Outlet
Model numbers: 7S-PS4-US1, 5S-PS4-US1 and, 3S-PS4-US1

CAUTION To reduce the risk of electrical shock, only use Austere Power indoors and in cool dry locations. DO NOT connect to an ungrounded outlet. DO NOT bring power into Austere Power with any type of extension cord, adaptor, or ungrounded 2-prong extension. DO NOT install Austere Power near any heat- emitting appliances such as radiators or heat registers. DO NOT install Austere Power where excessive moisture is present. DO NOT drill into any part of the Austere Power housing or open the housing for any reason. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. DO NOT plug into another relocatable power tap. DO NOT “daisy chain” Austere Power. DO NOT use with any aquarium equipment.
This product is recommended for use with your home theater equipment, gaming systems, home office equipment, and portable electronic devices. It is not intended for commercial or industrial applications, including high-risk medical devices. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen, or nitrous oxide.
Product Registration
Prior to using your product, please go to www.austere.com/guarantee to register your product and access our complete lifetime guarantee statement.

Safety Instructions

Read this manual thoroughly before use and keep it safe for future reference, along with the purchase receipt and carton. The safety precautions enclosed reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury when correctly adhered to. Follow all instructions and take notice of all warnings to reduce the risk of fire or electric shock. Always exercise caution when operating any electrical device. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. Turn Austere Power off when not in use.
DO NOT use if Austere Power becomes damaged or broken. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when Austere Power has been damaged in any way, such as a power-supply plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
DO NOT defeat the safety purpose of the grounding-type plug. A grounding-type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. To reduce the risk of electric shock, the grounding of the center pin of this plug must be maintained.

MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS (OPTIONAL)

Austere Power 4-outlet is wall mountable and includes a screw for attaching to the outlet.
Install Austere Power with an optional security screw.

1. Simply remove the existing center screw from the outlet cover while keeping the outlet cover in place.
2. Open the removable cover on the front of the Austere Power 4-Outlet.
3. Using a Philips head screwdriver and the silver screw included with Austere Power, turn the screw into the center of the outlet cover and plug in the unit, and re-position the removable cover.

For outlets without a center screw on the cover, such as Decora outlets, simply open the removable cover on the front of Austere Power 4-outlet and remove the screw. Plug in Austere Power into your AC Power Line: Be sure it is plugged into a standard, 3-wire grounded 120V AC, 60Hz outlet.
Turn your power unit ON: Press the power switch / reset button until the three LED indicator lights illuminate blue, indicating the unit is On and connected to AC input power. Review the LED status indicator Lights: Check the LEDs prior to connecting any of your equipment. They will indicate the optimum power operating conditions when plugged into a 120V AC outlet.

Power LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates that Austere Power is plugged in and receiving power.
Ground LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates that Austere Power is plugged into a properly grounded circuit. If the Ground LED does not illuminate, there is something wrong with the electrical wiring to the AC outlet, and we recommend having it inspected by a licensed and insured electrician. When the Ground LED is not illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events.
Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of Ground LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.
Protected LED: Will illuminate blue when lit. This indicates Austere Power surge suppression components are intact and providing full protection against surges. When the Protected LED no longer illuminates, it is time to replace the unit. When the Protected LED is not illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events. Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of a Protected LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.

Connect Your Equipment:
Plug your equipment’s power cords into power AC outlets. All Austere Power products feature expansive SmartFit outlets to accommodate your equipment’s transformers without covering neighboring outlets. It is important to remember that you should NOT plug extension cords directly into Austere Power. DO NOT OVERLOAD the surge protector’s outlets. The surge protector can accommodate a total equipment load of up to 15 amps (whether plugged into a single outlet or spread out over multiple outlets). If the load on the Austere Power exceeds 15 amps, the internal circuit breaker will trip, and the outlets will stop providing power. If the circuit breaker trips, reduce the load by unplugging some devices. Reset by cycling the power button from On to Off and then On again. Repeat the process of unplugging a device to reduce the overall load until Austere Power remains On delivering power to all connected devices.
If the Ground LED does not illuminate when plugged in, move Austere Power to a different grounded 3-prong AC outlet. If this symptom continues, your outlet may not be properly grounded and needs to be repaired by a professional electrician. When the Ground LED is not illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events. Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of Ground LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.
If the Protected LED does not illuminate, the AC line is no longer protected from surges, and the Austere Power unit must be replaced. When the Protected LED is not illuminated, your equipment is NOT protected from surge or irregular power events. Powering your equipment with Austere Power in the absence of a Protected LED voids the Austere Limited Lifetime Guarantee and the Component Guarantee.

USB Charging Ports:

4-Outlet Power

• The III Series 4-Outlet Power has two OmniPort USBs:
  • 1 USB-C, and 1 USB-A, sharing 2.4A.
• The V Series 4-Outlet Power has three OmniPort USBs:
  • 1 USB-C PD 20W
  • 1 USB-C, 1 USB-A, sharing 2.4A.
• The VII Series 4-Outlet Power has three OmniPort USBs:
  • 1 USB-C PD 45W
  • 1 USB-C PD 20W
  • 1 USB-A with dedicated 2.4A.
• If both USB-C ports are used, the PD 45W is shared.

Specifications:

• Electrical Rating: 120 Volts AC/15A/1800W
• Maximum Peak Current: 15A
• Surge Protection:
• III Series 3S-PS4-US1 has 2500 joules.
• V Series 5S-PS4-US1 has 3000 joules.
• VII Series 7S-PS4-US1 has 3500 joules.

Additional Safety Precautions

• Only use the hardware provided to secure the product to the wall outlet.
• Caution marking and rating plate are located on the rear enclosure of the product.
• This product must be securely attached to the wall per installation instructions.
• Make sure to keep the outlet cover on when mounting the product to the wall outlet, to avoid possible contact with live electricity.
• Test the strength of attachment to the wall before using the product.
• Do not operate the product where there is potential exposure to flammable liquids or gases.
• Do not operate the product in a wet or high-humidity environment.
• Clean only with a dry cloth.
• Keep away from children. Supervise young children to ensure they do not play with the product. THIS IS NOT A TOY.

4-outlet Certifications:
FCC Compliance Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Energy Efficiency:

• California Energy Commission’s Appliance Regulations (CEC-400-2017-002: Section 1601-1608 of Title 20 of the California Code of Regulations)
•  US Department of Energy, 10 CFR Part 429

EMC Compliance:
FCC Part 15 Subpart B, Class B: 2020 and ANSI C63.4; 2014
Electrical Safety United States:

• UL 1310: 2018 Ed. 7 + R:16 Aug 2019
• UL 498A:2008 Ed.2 + R:29 Oct 2022
• UL 1449:2021 Ed.5
• CSA 22.2 #223: 2015 Ed. 3
• CSA 22.2#42: 2010 Ed.7+U1;U2;U3;U4
• CSA 22.2#269.3:2017 Ed. 2

Technical Support: Please contact our technical support team with installation questions, troubleshooting needs, or general product questions.

• Phone: 1-855-672-0684
• Email: [email protected]

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PRODUCT GUARANTEE

LIFETIME GUARANTEE FOR CONSUMERS
Austere, 9375 SW Commerce Circle, Suite 7, Wilsonville, OR 97070, USA extends to you this Limited Guarantee. Statutory or common law may provide you with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Lifetime Guarantee. This Guarantee gives you specific legal rights, you may have other rights, which vary from state to state or country to country.

Scope of Guarantee
Austere provides a guarantee of the function of this product, if used in accordance with all applicable instructions and warnings, to be free from original defects in material and workmanship for the Lifetime of the product, subject to the conditions and limitations below. If the product should prove defective in material or workmanship within that period, Austere will, subject to the following terms, conditions and limitations, repair or, at Austere’s sole discretion, replace the defective product, replace with a comparable product if the specific product is no longer available or refund to you the original purchase price you paid to the authorized dealer for the defective product if repair or replacement is not commercially practical or cannot be completed in a timely manner.
“Lifetime” ** means the duration of use of the product under normal circumstances and used in accordance with all instructions and warnings, and specifically such time as the product can no longer function after normal use for the specific purpose intended. Lifetime is further defined as the expected and typical life of the product, and specifically not the lifetime of the original purchaser or user.
OBSERVE: Prior to use, the individual user should review all instructions and warnings and take immediate care to determine whether this product is suitable, adequate or safe for the use intended. Because individual applications are subject to great variation, Austere makes no representation or guarantee as to the suitability or fitness of these products for any specific application.

FORMAL GUARANTEE CLAIM

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event of a product irregularity or connected component damage, please comply with the following instructions:

1. Call Austere immediately after you discover a defect or connected component damage at 1-855-672-0684 or send a message directly to the Austere support team at [email protected] for instructions on how to file your claim.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred, Identify the affected product and all items of the components connected.
3. Purchaser should provide sufficient proof of purchase from an authorized distributor showing the original date and place of purchase, as well as the product description and price.
4. Obtain a Return Authorization Number.
5. Upon receipt of a claim form (which will be sent to you after you filed Your Formal Warranty Claim), fill out the claim form entirely.
6. Sufficiently pack and ship the product to Austere and, if requested the connected component(s), and all claim forms. It is your responsibility to make sure the item(s) are returned in proper packaging to prevent return shipping damage. If the item is returned with shipping damage and it is determined the damage was due to insufficient packing carton and materials, Austere may void your claim. Note the claim number on the shipping label and/or include with the product. You must prepay all shipping costs. If your item is returned for repair, you must also pay the cost of the return estimate.

By using Austere’s product, you consent to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Lifetime Guarantee and Connected Component Guarantee (collectively referred to as “The Austere Guarantee”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GUARANTEE, IT IS RECCOMENDED THAT YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER OF PURCHASE TO INQUIRE ABOUT REFUNDS.
2020 Austere. All rights reserved. Austere and More Than Expected are trademarks of Austere or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

COMPONENT GUARANTEE

COMPONENT GUARANTEE Austere guarantees to the original purchaser of Austere Power/Surge protection product four (4) years for lll Series Power, five (5) years for V Series Power, six (6) years for Vll Series Power 4 Outlet and seven (7) years for VII Series Power 6 & 8 Outlet of Protected Connected Component assurance. Austere may provide you with a remedy regarding connected Component Damage to the extent:

1. You have a claim under the Lifetime Guarantee for products because of a product defect that causes connected component damage despite adequate use.
2. Austere receives a formal guarantee claim from you for connected component damage applicable to the affected product.

If the conditions listed in the preceding sentence are met, Austere will provide you with one of the following remedies provided that Austere may decide at its sole discretion which of the three remedies it provides:

1. Austere will replace the damaged connected component.
2. Austere will pay to repair the damaged connected component.
3. Austere will pay the fair market value (FMV) of the connected components, at the time of the damage, not the replacement value.

Limitations

This guarantee does not apply to product purchased in used or unpackaged form or purchased from someone other than an authorized dealer, damages incurred as a result of product wear and tear caused by normal use over time, the natural breakdown of colors and materials over extended time and use, accidental damage, abuse, improper care, unreasonable use, natural disaster, abnormal mechanical or environmental conditions, disassembly, modifications or alterations to the product or negligence in care or use of the product. Removal or defacing of brand labels will immediately void this guarantee. This guarantee is non-transferable and only applies to the original purchaser of the product. This guarantee is restricted to the original country of purchase and will  be void on any product taken outside the country where originally purchased or shipped to directly from an authorized dealer.
Austere shall not be liable for any incidental, reliance, or consequential damages or breach of implied guarantee on its products, including any damage to person or property, and specifically disclaims the warranty of merchantability and warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, whenever the law allows such limitations and disclaimers. Austere’s sole and maximum obligation shall be to repair or replace the product or issue a refund in Austere’s sole discretion.
Additionally, the guarantee of all Austere power products will be void if they have been connected to the output of any UPS system or if the power strips have been used in a daisy chain.
Furthermore, in addition to the limitations above, Austere will not guarantee products in the following situations:

• Products without sufficient proof of purchase
• Products purchased from someone other than an authorized dealer
• Lost or stolen products or products purchased in used condition
• Non quality-related issues (after 30 days of initial purchase); within 30 days, return product to authorized reseller
• Damage from misuse of products (including, but not limited to: drops, extreme temperatures, water exposure, operating devices improperly or not in accordance with any accompanying instructions)
• Self-repairs or repairs through 3rd parties
• Damage from outside sources
• Product not used for its intended function
• Product used with multiple appliances with high power consumption
• Products where the original identification information has been altered, obliterated or removed or that has not been handled or packaged correctly

It is important to note that Austere is not responsible for the following:

• Any data loss incurred from use of Austere’s products
• Any damage or loss to products that occur in transit to Austere
• Returning personal items sent to Austere

DEFINITIONS
Adequate Use means personal use of the product and connected components within a private home or dwelling and in conformance with all applicable local, state or federal law, code or regulations. Use of product must also be in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and instructions in the materials and documentation that accompany the product and any connected components. Any use of the product must be used in conjunction with proper electrical grounding, with proper and direct connection between the product and an AC power source that has protective grounding. Use of the product in a daisy chain fashion, with any extension cord or connected to an uninterruptible power supply or other equipment does not constitute adequate use and will void the lifetime guarantee.

Product Defect means an inadequacy of the Product that existed at the time when You received the Product from an Authorized Dealer and that prevents the product from performing in accordance with Austere’s accompanying documentation. Conditions that would not be considered adequate use would be failures that have been caused by any use other than the defined Adequate Use. Additionally, transportation, neglect, misuse or abuse by anyone would not be considered adequate use. Nor would alteration, tampering or modification of the product, maintenance or service of the Product by anyone other than an Austere employee. Any type of exposure of the product to heat, bright light, sun, liquids, sand or other contaminants would also not be considered adequate use.

Connected Component means any device that is generally suited to be used with the Austere product or products of the same kind and that meets the requirements of all applicable laws and safety standards. Any connected component must also contain only parts manufactured, sold or recommended by the original manufacturer of the connected components, and have not been altered, tampered with or modified by any person other than its manufacturer or service personnel authorized or recommended by the manufacturer of the connected components.
Connected Component Damage means physical damage to connected components caused by a product defect through a transient AC power or lightning surge while connected to a properly installed product. Connected component damage does NOT include damage caused by a defect or  unrelateddamaging of the connectedcomponent or a surge/spike or lightning strike through a source, medium or connection other than through the Product.
Protected means If the protected light indicator on the Austere power product goes out at any time, this means that the capacity of the product is exceeded, and the product will no longer protect against surges and spikes of energy. The surge protector absorbed enough surges to protect your Connected Component, but it will not protect against future surges and spikes. Therefore, if the protected light indicator on your Austere product goes out, we strongly recommend that you cease using the product immediately
and purchase a replacement unit.
Authorized Dealer means any retailer, reseller or distributor that was rightly authorized to do business and permitted to sell the Austere Product under the laws of the jurisdiction where You bought the Product and that sold the Product new and in its original packaging.

FORMAL GUARANTEE CLAIM

HOW TO MAKE A CLAIM. In the event of a product irregularity or connected component damage, please comply with the following instructions:

1. Call Austere immediately after you discover a defect or connected component damage at 1-855-672-0684 or send a message directly to the Austere support team at [email protected] for instructions on how to file your claim.
2. Provide a detailed explanation of how the damage occurred, Identify the affected product and all items of the components connected.
3. Purchaser should provide sufficient proof of purchase from an authorized distributor showing the original date and place of purchase, as well as the product description and price.
4. Obtain a Return Authorization Number.
5. Upon receipt of a claim form (which will be sent to you after you filed Your Formal Warranty Claim), fill out the claim form entirely.
6. Sufficiently pack and ship the product to Austere and, if requested the connected component(s), and all claim forms. It is your responsibility to make sure the item(s) are returned in proper packaging to prevent return shipping damage. If the item is  returned with shipping damage and it is determined the damage was due to insufficient packing carton and materials, Austere may void your claim. Note the claim number on the shipping label and/or include with the product. You must prepay all shipping costs. If your item is returned for repair, you must also pay the cost of the return estimate.

By using Austere’s product, you consent to be bound by the terms and conditions of this Lifetime Guarantee and Connected Component Guarantee (collectively referred to as “The Austere Guarantee”). IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS GUARANTEE, IT IS RECCOMENDED THAT YOU RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE AUTHORIZED DEALER OF PURCHASE TO INQUIRE ABOUT REFUNDS.
2020 Austere. All rights reserved. Austere and More Than Expected are trademarks of Austere or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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References

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