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Section 7. Optional Equipment and Accessories
77-0100-001 12 September 2000
Selecting the Right Surge Protection
Consider the level of quality you need when selecting a surge suppressor. This depends on factors such as surge
environment, the type of equipment to be protected, and the quality of the electrical wiring and service.
Surge Environment
Surge environment refers to the damage potential from electrical surges in a particular geographical area. A high
quality suppressor should be used if there is frequent lightening activity in the area and the location service is fed by
overhead utility poles. An example of a high surge environment would be Florida; a low surge environment might be
New York.
Type of Equipment to be Protected
If the computer is equipped with a modem, the modem should also be surge protected. Protecting the power line
without protecting the modem line provides only partial protection.
Quality of Electrical Wiring and Service
Wiring should be up to current NEC standards and have verified good AC grounds. It is important that your
computer system be plugged into a grounded AC outlet when charging and that all peripherals connected to your
system reference the same AC ground.