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1 Protection for All Your Appliances and Electronics

It only takes a lightning storm near your home to create a high-energy electrical surge that can enter your house and destroy your appliances, TVs, stereo equipment and almost all other modern

2 How Voltage Surges Can Cause Damage in Your Home Our homes are filled with sensitive electronics. These devices are easily damaged by common power surges, also called transients, spikes or voltage impulses. It only takes a lightning storm near your home to create a high-energy electrical surge that can enter your house and destroy your appliances, TVs, stereo equipment and almost all other modern electrical products. Surges can travel on your electrical, telephone and cable lines. This unwanted energy travels down a conductor and passes through your electronic and electrical equipment. Lightning is one of the most damaging sources of surges entering your home. Other sources include utility grid switching, other users on the power line, and internal surges from air conditioners and power tools.

3 What Needs to Be Protected? Lightning-related surges can destroy equipment suddenly. Smaller level surges continually eat away at the computer chips inside your equipment, eventually causing component damage. APPLIANCES Most modern appliances contain smart computer chips. These digital circuits are vulnerable to surges. The following are some examples of appliances that contain computer chips: Stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers and other countertop appliances Microwave ovens Air conditioners Washers and dryers Lighting controls Garage door openers ELECTRONICS Electronic equipment is jammed with digital circuits. In this computer age, devices are getting smaller, faster and more complicated. The following electronic devices are products commonly found in homes: Televisions Stereo systems Entertainment centers Personal computers Fax machines Photocopiers Satellite receivers Internet modems Telephone answering machines Clock radios

4 YOUR INVESTMENT How Much Can You Afford to Lose? Homeowners often underestimate, or ignore, their investment in electrical and electronic equipment... an investment which could be wiped out by an unchecked voltage surge. The cost of replacing electronic equipment in an average home is $8,000. Add a few extra items and the cost can rise dramatically up to $20,000 for sophisticated entertainment systems and home offices. Where does your home fall on the list? Pick the spot on the chart to the right that best represents your home. It will show your approximate level of investment and risk, without considering compensation, if any, from homeowner s insurance. Silence the surge with Eaton s Cutler-Hammer residential surge protection products.

THE HIGH END (additional $4,000 $7,000) Communications - copier

controls $1,000 - home theater $2,000 Total Replacement Cost

PC/printer/modem $1,000 Comfort/Safety - light timer $150 - garage

TV/VCR $500 - DVD player $150 - satellite dish $250 - electric

$8,000) Communications - telephones, wiring $500 Comfort/Safety -

$2,000 - microwave, dishwasher $750 - washer, dryer $1,000

5 THE HIGH END (additional $4,000 $7,000) Communications - copier $600 - fax $150 Entertainment - pool heater/pump $1,000 - sauna controls $1,000 - home theater $2,000 Total Replacement Cost $4,750 THE EXTRAS (additional $3,500 $7,000) Communications - PC/printer/modem $1,000 Comfort/Safety - light timer $150 - garage door opener $150 - security system $1,000 Entertainment - second TV/VCR $500 - DVD player $150 - satellite dish $250 - electric power tools $500 Total Replacement Cost $3,700 THE BASICS ($5,000 $8,000) Communications - telephones, wiring $500 Comfort/Safety - furnace $800 - central air $800 Appliances - refrigerator, stove $2,000 - microwave, dishwasher $750 - washer, dryer $1,000 Entertainment - TV/VCR $800 - stereo $500 Total Replacement Cost $7,150 $15,600 $10,850 $7,150

6 SURGE PROTECTION HOME SOLUTIONS Three Sources of Electrical Surges That Can Affect Your Home Voltage surges can enter your home through a number of different paths such as your electrical, telephone and cable lines, and any other metal conductors. To effectively eliminate surges, a two-stage approach is necessary. There is no one device that can do it all.

7 STAGE 1 CHSP SERIES Products for breaker panel. ac Power Micro Series Max Se Catalog Number CHSPMICRO CHSPMAX Protection Levels Basic surge protection Standard surge p and Application for appliances for major applian home electronic Total Joules 750 Joules 1,500 Joules Maximum Surge Current 37,500 Amperes 75,000 Amperes Per Phase (L-N/L-G) 20,000 Amperes 50,000 Amperes Surge Current Product Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Connected Equipment $5,000 $5,000 Warranty Installation/ Indoor/Outdoor Enclosure Indoor/Outdoor E Enclosure Flushmount Kit Available Flushmount Kit A STAGE 2 SURGE STRIP SERIES Products for point-of-use. Your final step in surge protection Micro Series Max Se Protection Levels Entry level protection for Mid level protec and Application computers and other computers, print electronic equipment other electronic Total Joules Joules 975 Joules Maximum Surge Current 48,000 72,000 Amperes 90,000 Amperes Features 1 and 6 Outlet; Wallmount 7 Outlet; 6 Powe Transformer Spa Product Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Connected Equipment $50,000 $75,000 Warranty Catalog Number ac Power + SGXMICRONET1 SGXMAXNET Telephone/Modem SGXMICRONET6 ac Power + Cable TV SGXMICROTV6 SGXMAXTV ac Power + Telephone/ Modem + Cable TV + DBS Satellite ac Power (Only) SGXMICROAC6 SGXMAXAC MICRO Level Standard Protection MAX Le Enhance Maximum surge rating is the

8 eries Ultra Series 3-Way Series CHSPULTRA CHSPCHSR4P protection Ultimate surge protection Standard 3-way protection ances and for major appliances, home (ac power, phone, cable) for ics electronics, computers/home all home electronic equipment office and entertainment systems 3,500 Joules 3,500 Joules s 175,000 Amperes 175,000 Amperes s 75,000 Amperes 75,000 Amperes Lifetime Lifetime $5,000 $5,000 r Enclosure Indoor/Outdoor Enclosure Indoor/Outdoor Enclosure Available Flushmount Kit Available Flushmount Kit Available eries Ultra Series Construction Series ction for Advanced protection for Heavy-duty protection nters and computers, printers and for the job site and c equipment other electronic equipment home construction 1,575 Joules 750 Joules s 105,000 Amperes 19,500 Amperes er Cord; 8 and 10 Outlet; 6 Power 6 and 8 Outlet, Metal Heavyacing Cord, Transformer Spacing Duty; Cord Management System, Transformer Spacing Lifetime Lifetime $100,000 N/A SGXULTNET SGXULTTV SGXULT3WAY SGXULTAC SGXCONST6 SGXCONST8 Level ced Protection ULTRA Level Industry s Best Protection For detailed warranty information, refer to product packaging. e sum of all modes of protection.

9 STAGE 1: Primary Protection for Service Entrance The best place to install surge protection is at the electrical entrance point to your home. The service entrance (loadcenter or breaker panel) is often where ac, telephone lines and cable lines are located. Applying a CHSP product to your service entrance (Stage 1) will reduce a voltage surge to an acceptable level for appliances and surge strips. For added protection, it is recommended that you install surge protection for your cable and telephone lines (see accessories) at the service entrance. The benefit of installing these products is that your ac, cable and telephone lines will all have the same ground potential, in one common location, for passing the surge away from your equipment. STAGE 2: Secondary Protection for Point-of-Use A quality Cutler-Hammer SurgeTrap surge strip is recommended for sensitive electronic loads like computers or entertainment centers. Using a SurgeTrap surge strip (Stage 2) reduces any voltage remnant down to an acceptable level.

10 C S Stage 2 Protection Point-of-Use (SurgeTrap) ACCESSORIES SurgeTrap products for telephone, fax, modem, Ethernet and cable. SurgeTel SurgeCable Catalog Number DHW4PT DCXCAB2 Protection Levels Surge protection for Surge protection and Application incoming telephone, incoming cable modem and DSL services and cable mode Maximum 80,000 Amperes 20,000 Amperes Surge Current Product Warranty Lifetime Lifetime Connected Equipment $5,000 $5,000 Warranty Features 4 Telephone Lines 2 Cable/Satellite INSTALLATION CHSP and accessories can be mounted on sides, top or bottom of breaker panel. * CHSP MICRO, MAX, ULTRA or 3-WAY can be used interchangeably depending on protection required. S

11 Stage 1 Protection Breaker Panel (CHSP) BRANCH CIRCUITS DEDICATED BRANCH CIRCUIT 3 Accessories Incoming Telephone/Cable Lines e SurgeEthernet Flushmount Kit DRJ45D30R CHSPFMKIT n for Surge protection for Cover for CHSP surge TV, satellite home computer networks protectors when used m services (RJ45 connectors) on finished wall N/A Lifetime $5,000 e Lines Protection for high speed Internet connections HSP* The CHSP Ultra is available factory installed in the Cutler-Hammer Home Electronic Protection Panel. urgetel urgecable

12 OTHER SURGE PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Surge Panel Industry breakthrough: Eaton s electrical business is the first to introduce a factory-installed surge protection device that is mounted inside a 120/240 V type CHSUR loadcenter. The CHSUR loadcenter provides the customer with the lowest system let-through voltage (best protection) when compared to traditional remote/side-mounted devices. The Surge Panel has an internally mounted unit that provides industrial level surge protection in a residential design. The Surge Panel is available with 175,000 amperes maximum surge current complete with audible alarm and thermal fusing. The Surge Panel provides protection for all residential electrical equipment by reducing power surges, often caused by lightning, to an acceptable level for appliances and electronics.

Surge Panels Available Main Breaker Design Catalog Number CHSUR24B100E CHSUR32B100K CHSUR32B150K CHSUR32B200K CHSUR42B200L2 CHSUR42N225L Description 100 Ampere Loadcenter, 24 Circuits Cover CHSUR8EF

13 Surge Panels Available Main Breaker Design Catalog Number CHSUR24B100E CHSUR32B100K CHSUR32B150K CHSUR32B200K CHSUR42B200L2 CHSUR42N225L Description 100 Ampere Loadcenter, 24 Circuits Cover CHSUR8EF 100 Ampere Loadcenter, 32 Circuits Cover CHSUR8KF 150 Ampere Loadcenter, 32 Circuits Cover CHSUR8KF 200 Ampere Loadcenter, 32 Circuits Cover CHSUR8KF 200 Ampere Loadcenter, 42 Circuits Cover CHSUR8LF 225 Ampere Loadcenter, 42 Circuits Cover CHSUR8LF Main Lug Only Design Catalog Number CHSUR24L125E CHSUR32L225K CHSUR42L225L2 Description 125 Ampere Loadcenter, 24 Circuits Cover CHSUR8EF 225 Ampere Loadcenter, 32 Circuits Cover CHSUR8KF 225 Ampere Loadcenter, 42 Circuits Cover CHSUR8LF Convertible Design Catalog Number CHSUR32N225K Description 225 Ampere Loadcenter, 32 Circuits Cover CHSUR8KF Note: Covers sold separately.

Surge Breakers CHSA, BRSURGE and CHQSA breakers offer basic surge protection for 120/240 Vac systems. The CHSA mounts in the Cutler-Hammer Type CH loadcenter and occupies two, 3/4-inch pole spaces.

14 Surge Breakers CHSA, BRSURGE and CHQSA breakers offer basic surge protection for 120/240 Vac systems. The CHSA mounts in the Cutler-Hammer Type CH loadcenter and occupies two, 3/4-inch pole spaces. The BRSURGE plugs into a 2-pole space on the Cutler-Hammer Type BR loadcenter. CHQSA easily plugs into a Square D single-phase loadcenter type QO and occupies two, 3/4-inch pole spaces. Catalog Number CHSA BRSURGE CHQSA Protection Levels Basic surge Basic surge Basic surge and Application protection protection protection Maximum 25,000 Amperes 25,000 Amperes 25,000 Amperes Surge Current Features 2-Pole Breaker 2-Pole Breaker 2-Pole Breaker Design Design Design Product Warranty 1 Year 1 Year 1 Year Connected N/A N/A N/A Equipment Warranty Extended N/A N/A N/A Warranty Installation/ Inside Type CH Inside Type BR Inside Square D Enclosures Loadcenter Loadcenter/ Type QO Classified Rating Loadcenter Catalog Number CHSA01 CHSA03 Protection Levels Basic surge protection Basic surge protection and Application for outdoor lighting for commercial garages, sump and electrical services irrigation pumps Maximum 25,000 Amperes 25,000 Amperes Surge Current Features 120/240 Vac Systems 600 Vac Systems Product Warranty 1 Year 1 Year Connected N/A N/A Equipment Warranty Extended N/A N/A Warranty Installation/ Indoor/Outdoor Indoor/Outdoor Enclosures Enclosure Enclosure

Ask your electrical contractor, builder or remodeler.

15 Eaton s Cutler-Hammer home surge protection products are available at your local Eaton distributor and at certain home centers and hardware stores. Ask your electrical contractor, builder or remodeler. For a copy of CHSP and SurgeTrap warranty details, please refer to our Web site at or warranty information supplied with product or call: (USA)

16 Eaton s electrical business is a global leader in electrical control, power distribution, and industrial automation products and services. Through advanced product development, worldclass manufacturing methods, and global engineering services and support, Eaton s electrical business provides customerdriven solutions under brand names such as Cutler-Hammer, Powerware, Durant, Heinemann, Holec and MEM, which globally serve the changing needs of the industrial, utility, light commercial, residential, and OEM markets. For more information, visit Eaton Corporation is a diversified industrial manufacturer with 2005 sales of $11.1 billion. Eaton is a global leader in electrical systems and components for power quality, distribution and control; fluid power systems and services for industrial, mobile and aircraft equipment; intelligent truck drivetrain systems for safety and fuel economy; and automotive engine air management systems, powertrain solutions and specialty controls for performance, fuel economy and safety. Eaton has 59,000 employees and sells products to customers in more than 125 countries. For more information, visit Cutler-Hammer is a federally registered trademark of Eaton Corporation. Square D and QO are federally registered trademarks of SNA Holdings Inc. CSA is a registered trademark of the Canadian Standards Association. UL is a federally registered trademark of Underwriters Laboratories Inc. Eaton Electrical Inc Cherrington Parkway Moon Township, PA United States tel: Eaton Corporation All Rights Reserved Printed in USA Publication No. SA E / Z3921 February 2006

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