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APC Model C3 and C3BLK manual

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    User Manual C T ype Power Filter Model C3 and C3BLK[...]

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    Entire content s copyright © 2 010 American Power Conversion Corporation. All right s reserved. Reproduction in whole or in p art without permission is prohi bited. APC, the APC logo, and TRADE MARK NAMES are trademarks of Amer ican Power Conversion Corporatio n. All other trademarks, product names, and corporate n ames are the propert y of their [...]

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    v T able of Content s Safety Information i Protect Y our Investment iii Class B Labeling and Instru ction Manual Requ irement s vi Introduction 1 Proven Expertise…Proven Reliability 1 Safety Precautions 2 Package Contents 2 Unit Power Capacity 2 Features 3 Surge Protection 3 Isolated Noise Filter Banks (INFB) 3 Full Outlet Coverage 3 T op Panel 4[...]

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    iii Registration V erifi cation Confir mation By registering your purchase now, it guarantees you will receive all the informati on and special offers you qualify for as the owner of this product. By registering your purchase now , you have a way to confirm yourself as the owner of the product in the event of fire, thef t or loss. By registering yo[...]

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    iv Class B Labeling and Instruction Manual Re quirements Devices subject to Certification must be labeled with an FCC Identifier . Devices subject to V erification or Ce rtification must be labeled with the following compliance statem ent: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) [...]

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    - 1 - Introduction Congratulations on purcha sing APC’ s C3 Power Filte r , shown in Figure 1. The power filter come s in two models. The C3 is silver and the C3BLK is black. However , the C3 and C3BLK ha ve the same performance, features and functionality . The C3/C3BLK Power Filter will protec t your high performance audio and video (A V) syste[...]

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    - 2 - Safety Precautions Please ens ure that you have read and understand all of the safety information located in the front of th is manual. If you ha ve any questio ns about the safety information, or are con cerned that your home may not be properly wired for this equipment, please contact APC T echnical Support, or a qualified and licensed elec[...]

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    - 3 - Features The following paragraphs describe the Model C3 Power Filter’ s major features. Surge Protection The C3 Power Filter provides a high leve l of surge protection for the voltage going into the unit, and thus protect s the devices connected to the unit. Additionally , the coax and radio frequen cy (RF) connectors are protected against [...]

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    - 4 - T op Panel The following section descr ibes the controls and indi cators on the top panel. T op Panel Controls and Indicators The top panel controls and indicators for the C3 Po wer Filter are detailed in Figure 2. Each numbered callout re fers to a corresponding numbered description found immediately below the picture. Figure 2. C3 Fr ont Pa[...]

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    - 5 - Outlet Panel and Side Panel This section describes outlet pa nel and side panel functionality . Outlet Panel Contro ls and Indicators The outlet panel for the C3 Power F ilter is shown in Figure 3. Each of the numbered callouts refers to the co rresponding numbered description found below , and on the following pages. Figure 3. C3 Outlet Pane[...]

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    - 6 - Side Panel Contr ols and Indicato rs The side panel conn ectors for the C3 Power Filte r are detailed in Figure 4. Each numbered callout refers to a correspon ding numbered description found in the following pages. Figure 4. C3 Side Panel Connectors Surge Protected COAX/RF Connectors The C3 provides surge protection for your CA TV system, cab[...]

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    - 7 - Surge Pr otected T elephone Jacks The C3 provides a teleph one circui t with surge protection to protect components connected via teleph one line. Connect the supplied RJ1 1 telephone cable fro m the wall jack (source) to the telephone line connect or marked IN . Connect other telephone cables to the co nnector marked OUT , and then to the eq[...]

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    - 8 - Inst allation C3/C3BLK installation consists of the following steps: 1. Make connections 2. Apply power Make Connections Prior to connecting equipment to the C3 Power Filter , ensure the unit is functioning by connecting th e AC Power Cord (provided) on the side p anel, shown as , in Figure 4. When power is applied to the unit, and the unit i[...]

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    - 9 - T echnical Specifications The following table contains the speci fications for the C3 and C3BLK Power Filters. Item Specification INPUT Input V oltage Range for Operation (on utility) 92V to 140V Nominal V oltage 120 V ac Allowable Input Freque ncy for Oper- ation (on utility) 40 to 70 Hz Rated Input Current 15 Amps Input Circ uit Breaker Rat[...]

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    - 10 - T roubleshooting This section describes possible cause s and solutions for the following problems: • Unit will not turn on . • WIRING OK indicator LED is not il luminated. Unit will not turn on Probable Cause: Input power cord is not connected properly . Solution: Ensure the supplied power cord is connected securely at both end s. Probab[...]

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    - 11 - WIRING OK indicator LE D is not illuminated APC T echnical Support If a problem cannot be resolved contact APC T echnical Support. T elephone: 1-888-88APCA V , or visit: www .apcav .com Probable Cause: There are three reasons why this LED would not be illuminated: 1. Reversed polarity exists at the wall outlet. 2. Neutral wire is overloaded.[...]

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    08/2006 990-2929[...]