Technology Research

Surge Guard 44270 Entry Level Portable Surge, Protector

Specifications

• BRAND: Technology Research
• UNIT COUNT: 1.0 Count
• ITEM DIMENSIONS LXWXH: 22.1 x 3.8 x 3.5 inches
• ITEM WEIGHT: 0.03 Pounds
• PRODUCT DIMENSIONS: ‎ 22.1 x 3.8 x 3.5 inches
• OPERATING CURRENT: 50 Amps
• OPERATING VOLTAGE: 120/240 Volts
• MAXIMUM WATTS: 12,000 Watts
• ENERGY DISSIPATION: 4200 Joules
• CLAMPING VOLTAGE: < 300 VAC
• MAXIMUM SPIKE CURRENT: 6500A per MOV
• VOLTAGE RANGE: 90V-140V (each side)
• POWER INDICATOR LIGHTS: 3 LEDS

Introduction

It Detects incorrect park power and protects against surges with 4200 Joules. It Analyzes circuits to ensure pedestal power is correct. It has Indicators that light up to demonstrate how powerful you are. Open ground, open neutral, and correct polarity were tested and found. It Pop-ups and travel trailers will love it.

INSTALLATION & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LED FAULT INDICATIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1. Plug in the Surge Guard 44270 into an approved RV receptacle and plug the RV power cord into the Surge Guard.
2. Verify that all three top LED indicator lights are ON. This indicates that you have good electrical power at the pedestal in your location.
3. If any of the three top LED indicator lights are not ON, refer to the diagram on the front of the Surge Guard unit, or in this instruction sheet, to determine the fault condition you may have at the power pedestal.
4. If a fault condition is indicated, there may be a problem with the pedestal wiring or with the power at your location. Consult a licensed electrician to correct the fault condition or move RV and connect it to a different pedestal.
5. If the bottom LED indicator light is off, there is no surge protection.

Any of the above faults could indicate possible miswiring or open connection at the source. For instance, if OPEN NEUTRAL is indicated, you could have a missing or disconnected neutral wire. Or, if OPEN GROUND is indicated, your ground wire or connection to the ground could be loose or disconnected.

In the case of 240V power, other indications shown by the 44270 could mean miswiring or missing power. In all of these cases, you should consult a licensed electrician to correct fault conditions, or move the RV and connect to a different pedestal. A variety of Surge Guard products are available to protect your RV from: High/Low Voltage, Open neutral, Miswired Pedestals, and Surges. Please visit: www.SurgeGuard.com for TRC’s family of RV protection products.

NOTE
 Using a TRC Voltage Regulator.

If model 44270 Surge Protector is used with the TRC Voltage Regulator (30A model 10175) or (50A model 10176), then the Voltage Regulator should be positioned after (downstream) the Surge protector.

NOTE
 Using with power cord adapters.

Purchased power cord adapters will work in most cases with Surge Guard but TRC does not recommend using them for full load applications due to the possibility of over-heating. Be advised that power cord adapters have been known to cause fires when Amps (electrical current) ratings are exceeded. Should you decide to use an adapter, our recommendation is to check on the power cord from time to time to make sure it is not overheating.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Is it possible to utilize a 30-amp surge protector on a 50-amp service?
  Simply connect the 30 EMS into your 50->30 adapter. It’ll turn out well. Our surge protector is the Progressive EMS-PT30C, and our TT is 30A.

• Is it possible to use a surge protector in the rain?
  Portable surge protectors can be used even while it’s raining. When plugged into the electrical pole, they are built to withstand the elements.

• How can I tell if my RV surge protector is defective?
  Examine your surge protector to determine if there is a red or green blinking light on the device’s outside. Please keep in mind that this is not a perfect method. The absence of a flashing light does not always imply that your gadget is in working order. If it’s flashing, however, you’ll need to get a new one.

• How can I tell whether my surge protector is functioning properly?
  Examine the “Protection Present” or “Protected” LED on the front of the surge protector’s casing to see if the internal surge protection components are working properly. If it’s lit up green, your surge protector is ready to go and will safeguard you when the power goes out.

• What is the lifespan of surge protectors?
  Surge protectors aren’t indestructible. Surge protectors typically last three to five years, according to most estimates. If you have numerous brownouts or blackouts in your house, you may want to replace your surge protectors every two years.

• When a surge protector is switched off, does it still work?
  Yes, it is true! The primary objective of a surge protector is to prevent surges from damaging your equipment.

• What is the best location for a surge protector?
  They are frequently found near the coax entrance point or the transmitting equipment. The logic is that they should be kept as close to the reference ground point as possible so that the MOVs can give the best path to the ground when clamped.

• What happens to your 50-amp surge protector if you only have 30 amps? Is it going to harm your surge protector?
  The 50-amp surge protector is rated for joules and is designed to handle 50-amp service. Your dogbane adapters will take care of routing the wires, so you won’t have any issues there. Your rig’s 120v panel’s 30A main breaker will still limit you if you hook into a 50-amp pedestal.

• What’s the difference between a surge protector and an emergency power supply (EMS)?
  Electrical management systems, unlike surge protectors, are meant to protect RVs from voltage spikes and other electrical damage like as low voltage, open ground, open neutral, reverse polarity, and mistakenly plugging into a 240-volt outlet.

• What’s the difference between a 30 amp and a 50-amp RV power outlet?
  A 50-amp service RV may deliver up to 12,000 watts. Even with an adapter, the maximum power available to your 30-amp service RV is 3,600 watts. If you utilize a 50 amp RV adaptor, though, you’ll be limited to 3,600 watts.

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