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If my outlets are not grounded, can I use a Philips adapter?

Published on 2017-08-24

No. Your surge protector must be plugged directly into a three-pronged grounded outlet. If you use an adapter, the warranty will be void.

The information on this page applies to the following models: SPN3040C/10 , SPN5087E/10 , SPN5087C/10 , SPN5085B/10 , SPN5044B/10 , SPN4087C/10 , SPN4087B/10 , SPN4085B/10 , SPN4082B/10 , SPN4081B/10 , SPN4044B/10 , SPN4041B/10 , SPN3080B/10 , SPN3040D/10 , SPN5085A/10 , SPN3040A/10 , SPN5087A/10 , SPN5044A/10 , SPN4082A/10 , SPN4044A/10 , SPN4041A/10 , SPN3080A/10 , SPN5087B/10 , SPN3040B/10 , SPN4087A/10 , SPN4085A/10 , SPN4081A/10 , SPN7820/05 , SPN7840/05 , SPN8040/05 , SPN6510/05 , SPR5500/05 , SPR5540BN/05 , SPR5510/05 , SPN7810/05 , SPN7830/05 , SPN3110/05 , SPN3120/05 , SPN6500/05 , SPN6520/05 , SPN6530/05 , SPN6540/05 , SPR4500/05 , SPR5500BN/05 , SPR5520/05 , SPR5540/05 . Click here to show more product numbers Click here to show less product numbers

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