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1   

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.   

2   

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.   

3   

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.   

4   

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.   

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  number  of  connected 
appliances   

The minimum watt detected by the 
unit is 0.2W. Some few appliances 
may  have  a  stand-by  mode  that 
consume less than 0.2W.   

7   

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.   

8   

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   

9   

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   

10   

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. 

a.  3. Request technical support   

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

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Summary of Contents for Kill A Watt PS

Page 1: ...lectronics 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 monitoring Voltage Amperage KWH...

Page 2: ...ed for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating and these openings if any must not be blocked or covered The openings if any should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed sofa rug or other similar surface This product should not be placed in a built in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or th...

Page 3: ...ts 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 to restore the product to its norma...

Page 4: ...e 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 285mm 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 downwards to secure the mounting holes onto the s...

Page 5: ...to ensure full enjoyment of the product 1 Connect the Kill A Watt PS unit to the outlet and the appliance to the unit 2 The LCD display will flash Press any of the function keys to stop the flashing 3 Press the OFF key The OFF key will illuminate red 4 Press the ON key The ON key will illuminate green and the attached appliance will be powered 5 If the attached appliance is turned off and is not c...

Page 6: ...an power to your connected appliances The ON key will illuminate in green The unit will measure power and the function keys and LCD display will operate 3 While the unit is turned ON if all loads to the unit are removed then the No Load function will detect this condition and automatically turn off power to the 10 built in outlets Both the ON and OFF keys will be dark and a NO Load indicator will ...

Page 7: ...eakage current indicated by the MIN icon The display will return to the currently measured values after a few seconds Pressing and holding the KWH Leakage key for a few seconds will delete the memorized MAX MIN values for leakage current There are no MAX MIN values for KWH as it is a cumulative value IF YOU NOTE SIGNIFICANT LEAKAGE CURRENT MEASUREMENTS STOP USING THE CONNECTED APPLIANCE S IMMEDIAT...

Page 8: ... higher setting Then press the OFF key and then the ON key to turn the power back on 4 Abnormal Voltage mode When the voltage presented at the wall outlet if over or under the normal voltage range the unit will switch to Abnormal Voltage mode The power will be switched off to the 10 outlets The red LED in the OFF switch will flash The LCD will display the protected voltage value The Abnormal Volta...

Page 9: ...Wire OK icons will disappear 7 Surge Protection The unit features a self test function If the surge protection circuitry is operating properly the LCD display with indicate with the Surge OK icon If the surge protection has failed the Surge OK icon will disappear 8 EMI Filter The unit features a built in EMI electro magnetic interference filter to reject noise from the AC power line 9 Internal Swi...

Page 10: ...ied 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 number of connected appliances The m...

Page 11: ...nual NFB LoadAmp 100 15A LoadAmp 150 22 5A 1Hour LoadAmp 200 30A 4 40sec LoadAmp 400 60A 0 42 5sec LoadAmp 600 90A 0 1 1 8sec No Load Detector Off 0 2W On 0 2W 0 1W 3sec 3sec Surge Protection Maximum energy Dissipation Joules L N L G N G 2040 J 50ns N A Maximum Clamping Voltage 359 V Maximum Surge Current 60000A EMI Filter Up to 20db for 100K to 20MHz 1 Display will flash when maximum count is rea...

Page 12: ...ed This warranty is in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied including the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose which are expressly excluded or disclaimed P3 shall not be responsible for consequential incidental or other damages and P3 expressly excludes and disclaims liability for any damages resulting from the use operation improper application malfunc...

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