Installation Guide
TrickleStar reserves  the right  to  review the  damaged  Product, 
the damaged devices, and the site where the damage occurred. 
All costs  of  shipping  the Product and the damaged devices to 
TrickleStar for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. 
TrickleStar reserves the right to negotiate the cost of repairs. If 
TrickleStar determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical 
to  ship  the  damaged  devices  to  TrickleStar,  TrickleStar    may 
designate, in its sole discretion, a repair facility to inspect and 
estimate  the  cost  to  repair  such  devices.  The  cost,  if  any,  of 
shipping the devices to and from such repair facility and of such 
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser.
Damaged devices must remain available for inspection until the 
claim  is  finalized.  Whenever  claims  are  settled,  TrickleStar 
reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance 
policies the  claimant  may have.   All  above  warranties are null 
and void if: 
  •  The Product in use during the occurrence is not provided
    to TrickleStar for inspection upon TrickleStar ’s request at
    the sole expense of the purchaser.
  •  TrickleStar determines that the Product has not been   
    installed in accordance with the Installation Requirements, 
    altered in any way or tampered with.
  •  TrickleStar determines that the damage did not result from 
    the occurrence or that no occurrence in fact took place, the 
    repair or replacement of the damaged devices is covered 
    under a manufacturer’s warranty.
  •  TrickleStar determines that the connected devices were 
    not used under normal operating conditions or in   
    accordance with any labels or instructions. 
  •  The Product is not plugged directly into a receptacle.
  •  The Product is “daisy-chained” together in serial fashion   
    with other power boards, UPS’, other surge protectors or  
    extension cords.
  •  A three-to two-prong adapter is used.
  •  The Product is not used indoors. This Product is not for   
    use with aquariums and all other water-related products. 
    Use only indoors and in dry locations.
The Connected Device Warranty only protects against damage 
to  properly  connected  devices  where  TrickleStar  has 
determined, in its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from 
an occurrence, and does not protect against acts of God (other 
than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, vandalism, theft, 
normal-use  wear  and  tear,  erosion,  depletion, obsolescence, 
abuse, damage due to low voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts 
or  sags),  non-authorized  program,  or  system  devices 
modification or alteration.
This warranty contains the sole warranty of TrickleStar, there are 
no  other  warranties,  expressed  or, except  as required  by  law, 
implied,  including  the  implied  warranty  or  condition  of  quality, 
merchantability  or  fitness  for  a particular  purpose,  and  such 
implied warranties, if any, are limited in 
duration to the term of this warranty. Some states do not allow 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 
limitations may not apply to you.
In  no  event  shall  TrickleStar  be  liable  for  incidental,  special, 
direct, indirect, consequential or multiple damages such as, but 
not limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or 
use  of  any  Product,  even  if  advised  of  the  possibility  of  such 
damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential  damage, so  the above limitations  may not 
apply to you. 
This warranty  is valid  only for the  original purchaser  of the 
product. All damage claims against the product must be made 
within  30  days  from  the  date  of  the  occurrence  and  must  be 
accompanied by  a receipt for  the damaged devices  or the 
warranty is void. 
Warranty is valid in USA and Canada.
MAKING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Go to: www.tricklestar.com and print our claim form and email it 
to at warranty@tricklestar.com
Provide the following information:
  •  Product part number of the Product.
  •  A list of the devices that was connected to the Product at 
    the time of the occurrence.
  •  A list of the devices that were damaged during the   
    occurrence and the extent of the damage.
  •  The date of the occurrence.
  •  Where you purchased the Product.
  •  When you purchased the Product.
  •  A copy of original receipt.
A    Customer  Service  Representative  will  then  instruct  you  on 
how to forward your devices, receipt and Product in use during 
the “occurrence” and how to proceed with your claim.
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© Copyright TrickleStar Inc. All rights reserved. 
TrickleStar® is a registered trademark of TrickleStar. 
Any  typographical,  clerical or  other  error  or omission  in this 
document  or  other  documents  or  information  issued  by 
TrickleStar shall be subject to correction without any liability on 
the part of TrickleStar without notice.
www.tricklestar.com
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duration to the term of this warranty. Some states do not allow 
limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above 
limitations may not apply to you.
In  no  event  shall  TrickleStar  be  liable  for  incidental,  special, 
direct, indirect, consequential or multiple damages such as, but 
not limited to, lost business or profits arising out of the sale or 
use  of  any  Product,  even  if  advised  of  the  possibility  of  such 
damages. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you 
may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. 
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental 
or consequential  damage, so  the above limitations  may not 
apply to you. 
This warranty  is valid  only for the  original purchaser  of the 
product. All damage claims against the product must be made 
within  15  days  from  the  date  of  the  occurrence  and  must  be 
accompanied by  a receipt for  the damaged devices  or the 
warranty is void. 
Warranty is valid in USA and Canada.
MAKING A WARRANTY CLAIM
Go to: www.tricklestar.com and print our claim form and email it 
to at warranty@tricklestar.com
Provide the following information:
  •  Product part number of the Product.
  •  A list of the devices that was connected to the Product at 
    the time of the occurrence.
  •  A list of the devices that were damaged during the   
    occurrence and the extent of the damage.
  •  The date of the occurrence.
  •  Where you purchased the Product.
  •  When you purchased the Product.
  •  A copy of original receipt.
A    Customer  Service  Representative  will  then  instruct  you  on 
how to
 forward your devices, receipt and Product in use during 
the “occurrence” and how to proceed with your claim.
COPYRIGHT & DISCLAIMER
© Copyright TrickleStar Ltd. All rights reserved. 
TrickleStar® is a registered trademark of TrickleStar. 
Any  typographical,  clerical or  other  error  or omission  in this 
document  or  other  documents  or  information  issued  by 
TrickleStar shall be subject to correction without any liability on 
the part of TrickleStar without notice.
www.tricklestar.com
Plug in always on device
eg. Tivo 
to the “always on” 
outlets
TV setup
Step 1
Plug in TV
Step 2
Plug in devices to 
switched outlets (amp, 
subwoofer, games 
console, dvd player)
Step 3
Adjust switching threshold, 
typically “high” for TV 
applications
Step 4
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Step 6
Plug in powerstrip to a 
grounded receptacle
Plug in always on device
eg. a router and modem 
to 
the “always on” outlets
Step 1
Plug in devices to 
switched outlets (printer,
scanner, speakers,
chargers)
Step 3
Adjust switching threshold, 
typically “low” or “medium” 
for notebooks or desktop 
PC’s.
Step 4
Plug in PC
Step 2
PC setup
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Step 6
Plug in powerstrip to a 
grounded receptacle
Step 5
Connect - telephone / 
modem / router / fax to 
secondary surge protection
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OUT
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Step 5
Connect - antenna/cable 
to secondary surge 
protection
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FOR UNITS WITH
SECONDARY PROTECTION
FOR UNITS WITH
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