P3 International Kill A Watt PS P4320 Operating Manual Download Page 9

Troubleshooting:

 

Item Symptoms 

Action 

Description 

LCD display is flashing 

Press any key 

1.  This  is  normal  operation  after 
you plug the unit into a wall outlet. 
2. AC power to the unit has been 
interrupted. 

Over Current icon on LCD 
is flashing and audible 
alarm is sounded, output is 
off and the red LED in the 
OFF key is flashing 

Press Reset key (OFF key), check & 
remove the appliance which is drawing 
over current or reduce the number of 
appliances connecting to the unit or 
set a larger Max. Amps setting. Press 
ON key to restart 

This is the over current protection 
function indicating the total power 
consumption is larger than the 
Max. amps setting value or that 
an appliance is drawing too much 
current. 

Over Load icon on LCD is 
flashing and audible alarm 
is sounded, output is off 
and the red LED in the 
OFF key is flashing 

Press Reset key (OFF key), check & 
remove the appliance which is drawing 
an over load of current. Press ON key 
to restart. 

This is the over load protection 
function. Indicates that attached 
appliances could have a short 
circuit. 

Abnormal Voltage icon on 
LCD is flashing and 
audible alarm is sounded, 
output is off and the red 
LED in the OFF key is 
flashing 

The unit will restart automatically when 
the AC power line voltage returns to 
normal voltage range. If condition 
persists call a qualified technician. 

This is the abnormal voltage (too 
high or too low) protection 
function. 

No Load icon on the LCD 
display flashes 

The unit will power on automatically 
when the load returns 

This is the no load protection 
function to reduce the chance 
electrical shock or damage 

No Load icon continues to 
flash when appliances are 
connected and turned on 

Increase the number of connected 
appliances 

The minimum current detected by 
the unit is 1 mA. Some few 
appliances may have a stand-by 
mode that consume less than 
1mA 

Replace icon on the LCD 
flashes 

Request technical support 

This is a self diagnostic function 
for the main power relay switch. 
This indicates the relay is non 
functional. 

Ground OK & Wiring OK 
icon on the LCD are 
turned off 

Ask for a qualified electrical technician 
to check your house wiring and 
grounding 

These icons turning off indicate a 
wiring defect 

Surge OK icon on the LCD 
is turned off 

Request technical support 

This is a self diagnostic function 
for the surge protector MOV 
indicating the MOV is non 
functional 

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No display in the LCD, no 
response from pressing 
keys 

1.  Check that the unit connected to 

an energized AC wall outlet. 

2. Check if the NFB (No Fuse 

breaker) is ejected from the body 
of the unit. If yes, disconnect any 
defective appliances from the unit, 
then press the NFB button again 
to restart 

3. Request technical support 

When no AC power is applied or if 
the NFB is ejected the unit will not 
function. 

Summary of Contents for Kill A Watt PS P4320

Page 1: ...can protect your valuable electronics and find out what they are actually costing you Simply connect these appliances to the Kill A Watt PS and it will assess how efficient they are while the built in surge protection keeps them safe Advanced features such as over current over voltage and no load detection provide clean safe power to your expensive equipment Check the quality of your power by moni...

Page 2: ...b wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool and the like Accessories Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand tripod bracket or table The product may fall causing serious injury to a child or adult and serious damage to the product Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer s instructions Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet...

Page 3: ...f liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician t...

Page 4: ...stable 2 5 10 or 15A breaker 5 NFB No Fuse Breaker Over Load protection Wall Mount Instructions Optional 1 Use 3 4 inch no 8 screws or similar 2 Space the 2 screws about 9 inches 230mm apart according to the figure Leave about 1 4 inch 5mm of the screw head protruding from the surface 3 Place the unit against the surface with the screw heads fitting into the mounting holes 4 Move the unit downward...

Page 5: ...l go dark and the NO Load icon will flash on the LCD display THIS IS NORMAL If the attached appliance is then turned on the unit will detect a load the ON key will illuminate and the NO Load indicator on the LCD display will disappear 6 Pressing the Volt Amp key will cycle through currently measured voltage Volts current Amps and Maximum Minimum measured values 7 Pressing the Watt PF Key will cycl...

Page 6: ... power will not be applied to the outlets Understanding the No Load Function 1 No Load means no electrical load placed on the unit Either there are no appliances connected to the unit or the appliances connected are turned off and are not drawing any stand by power If a connected appliance is turned off but is still drawing stand by power there is still a load placed on the unit The unit will not ...

Page 7: ...ed Time will be retained 2 This allows the user to take measurements anywhere and relocate the unit to a more convenient location to read the display When the unit is plugged back in the display will become active and will flash as an indicator of power interruption Press any key momentarily to cancel the flashing The accumulated KWH measurement can be retrieved by using the KWH Leakge key The acc...

Page 8: ...reaker When the current load presented by the connected appliances exceeds 15 Amps the unit will switch to Over Load mode The power will be switched off to the 8 outlets The red LED in the OFF switch will flash The Over Load icon will flash and the audible alarm will sound Remove the appliance s which is causing the over load power draw Then press the OFF key and then the ON key to turn the power ...

Page 9: ...If condition persists call a qualified technician This is the abnormal voltage too high or too low protection function 5 No Load icon on the LCD display flashes The unit will power on automatically when the load returns This is the no load protection function to reduce the chance electrical shock or damage 6 No Load icon continues to flash when appliances are connected and turned on Increase the n...

Page 10: ...ion costs shall be borne by the owner and the risk of loss shall be upon the party initiating the transportation All items repaired or replaced thereunder shall be subjected to the same limited warranty for a period of six 6 months from the day P3 ships the repaired or replaced product The warranty does not apply to any product that has been subject to misuse tampering neglect or accident or as a ...

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