Owner’s Manual
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Important Safety Instructions Lifetime Limited Warranty
Installation
Fax/Modem Protection
Indicator Lights
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Tripp Lite World Headquarters
1111 W. 35th Street, Chicago, IL 60609 USA
(773) 869-1234 • www.tripplite.com
Voltage Regulator
Model: VR1208R (120V, 60Hz Input, Output)
Install your voltage regulator indoors, away from excess moisture and •
heat, direct sunlight, and dust and other conductive contaminants.
For best performance, keep the indoor temperature between 0º C and 40º •
C (between 32º F and 104º F ).
Leave adequate space around all sides of the voltage regulator for proper •
ventilation.
Connect your voltage regulator directly to a three-wire, grounded AC •
power outlet. Do not remove or modify the ground pin of the voltage
regulator’s plug. Do not use adapters that would eliminate the voltage
regulator’s connection to ground.
Do not use extension cords between the voltage regulator and the AC •
outlet. If necessary, a Tripp Lite surge suppressor may be used between
the voltage regulator and the AC outlet.
Use of this equipment in life support applications where failure of this •
equipment can reasonably be expected to cause the failure of the life
support equipment or to signicantly affect its safety or effectiveness
is not recommended. Do not use this equipment in the presence of a
ammable anesthetic mixture with air, oxygen or nitrous oxide.
TRIPP LITE warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two
years from the date of initial purchase. TRIPP LITE’s obligation under this warranty is limited to repairing or
replacing (at its sole option) any such defective products. This warranty does not apply to equipment which
has been damaged by accident, negligence or misapplication or has been altered or modied in any way. This
warranty applies only to the original purchaser who must have properly registered the product within 10 days of
purchase.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED HEREIN, TRIPP LITE MAKES NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states do not permit limitation or exclusion of implied warranties; therefore, the aforesaid limitation(s) or
exclusion(s) may not apply to the purchaser.
EXCEPT AS PROVIDED ABOVE, IN NO EVENT WILL TRIPP LITE BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE
OF THIS PRODUCT, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE. Specically, TRIPP
LITE is not liable for any costs, such as lost prots or revenue, loss of equipment, loss of use of equipment, loss
of software, loss of data, costs of substitutes, claims by third parties, or otherwise.
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Regulatory Compliance Identication Numbers
For the purpose of regulatory compliance certications and identication, your Tripp Lite product has been
assigned a unique series number. The series number can be found on the product nameplate label, along with all
required approval markings and information. When requesting compliance information for this product, always
refer to the series number. The series number should not be confused with the marking name or model number
of the product.
FCC Part 68 Notice (United States Only)
If your Modem/Fax Protection causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily
discontinue your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance. If advance notice isn’t practical, you
will be notied as soon as possible. You will be advised of your right to le a complaint with the FCC. Your
telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could affect the
proper operation of your equipment. If it does, you will be given advance notice to give you an opportunity to
maintain uninterrupted service. If you experience trouble with this equipment’s Modem/Fax Protection, please
call Tripp Lite Technical Support at (773) 869-1234 for repair/warranty information. The telephone company
may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are sure
the equipment is not malfunctioning. There are no repairs that can be made by the customer to the Modem/Fax
Protection. This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to
party lines is subject to state tariffs. (Contact your state public utility commission or corporation commission for
information.)
Tripp Lite follows a policy of continuous improvement. Product specications are subject to change without
notice.
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Connect your voltage regulator to an electrical outlet.1.
Plug your computer and electronics into your voltage regulator’s outlets. 2.
NOTE: Four outlets feature Automatic Voltage Regulation (AVR)
only and four outlets feature surge suppression only. Connect your
computer and electronics accordingly.
Turn your voltage regulator’s power switch on.3.
NOTE: This connection is optional.4. Your voltage regulator will
work properly without this connection. Using telephone cords,
connect your wall jack to the voltage regulator jack marked “IN” and
your equipment to the voltage regulator jack marked “OUT”.
BOOST: This yellow light will turn ON whenever your voltage regulator
is boosting low AC line voltage up to nominal voltage levels.
POWER: This green light will turn ON whenever your voltage regulator
is receiving normal AC line voltage.
CUT: This red light will turn ON whenever your voltage regulator is
reducing high AC line voltage down to nominal voltage levels.