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1. better understanding of how connected devices affect your monthly bill and their true environmental impact TROUBLESHOOTING When I plug different devices into my Conserve Insight after some time the values on the screen don t change as much and there is a strange icon above the meter bar If you leave your Conserve Insight plugged into a wall outlet for more than 45 minutes it swaps into an averaging mode This mode is very helpful for getting more accurate estimates of the true cost of the connected device but if you are just testing lots of different devices and their various operating modes then the instantaneous mode is most helpful To revert back to instantaneous mode unplug the Conserve Insight from the wall outlet and plug it back in again You will be in instantaneous mode for another 45 minutes NOTE If you want the display to remain in instantaneous mode you can do this by holding down the CO2 and Watts buttons simultaneously for 3 seconds When you see the averaging icon flash it means you have disabled the averaging function A description of the different operating modes can be found in the Product Features section of this user guide Sometimes when I plug devices into Conserve Insight the screen shows 0 0 5 Watt and I don t know what it means Your Conserve Insight uses sensitive electronics to measure the amount of power flowing to your connected device When the connected device is consumi2. both while your device is on and off The readout will display power costs and environmental impact averaged over time based on your usage 2 Set Rate Mode Your Conserve Insight is programmed with a preset rate for the cost of electricity based on the average for your geographic region but it may not match exactly to the rate you are charged by your specific utility company In order to get a more accurate cost you can enter your specific rate by looking up the kWh rate shown on your electricity bill and then adjusting the Energy Unit Cost per kWh on the Conserve Insight Programming Set Rate Mode Any time during operation if the Dollar button is held down for longer than 3 seconds your Conserve Insight will go into Set Rate Mode Once in this mode you can adjust the Energy Unit Cost per kWh to match that of your electricity bill In Set Rate Mode press the Watts button to increase your Energy Unit Cost per kWh and the CO button to decrease this cost Holding down the Dollar button for longer than 3 seconds will reset the Energy Unit Cost back to the factory default To exit Set Rate Mode press the Dollar button If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds the display will automatically exit Set Rate Mode BELKIN 3 Set CO Conversion Factor Mode Residential electricity comes from several different sources many of which generate power by burning fossil fuels that emit CO into th
3. BELKIN Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor User Guide Find out how much energy your devices really use including watts the cost of operation and the amount of carbon dioxide CO produced in generating the electricity consumed See at a glance the true impact to your wallet and the environment For more information and to learn about other Belkin Conserve energy management products please go to belkin com conserve Package Contents Conserve Insight Energy Use Monitor includes standard U S 3 pin wall outlet connector and attached digital display screen User Guide and Warranty Information 5 foot tethered cord device outlet CO button dollar button LCD display screen watts button cost mode icon unit for CO and unit mode Ib unit for watts mode digits Watt CO mode I l icon A868 Gate sin 29 0 EF Kw kWh 1365 watts mode month or icon year icon graphic set rate meter bar set rate decrease increase button averaging button indicator mode icon indicator QUICK SETUP GUIDE 1 Plug in the Conserve Insight 2 Plug any household device into 3 Conserve Insight buttons The Conserve Insight screen will the Conserve Insight With your device plugged into the show 0 0 5W until you plug a The screen will automatically display Conserve Insight press one of the device in If your plugged in device how many dollars per year your corresponding buttons to e
4. acts on plants wildlife and humans A good way to visualize CO2 is to imagine that 1 pound of CO2 would fill up 710 soda cans 1202 or a box 2 feet high 2 feet wide and 2 feet deep Belkin Conserve products can help you do your part to use energy wisely Use Less Save More Feel Good Facts gathered from a study conducted by the University of Illinois the International Energy Agency and the U S Environmental Protection Agency
5. bility 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 consequential or other damages so the above limitations may not apply to you BELKIN Company Information Belkin Tech Support U S http www belkin com support For more information and to learn about other Belkin Conserve energy management products please go to belkin com conserve 8820 00457 Rev 002 F7C005 lt 9 2 M FE USE ENERGY WISELY Using electricity or driving a car does have an effect on the environment but by using energy wisely we can prevent waste and reduce carbon dioxide CO2 emissions COz is a greenhouse gas that accumulates in the Earth s atmosphere trapping heat from the sun and keeping the planet warm CO2 comes in part from the burning of fossil fuels such as coal and gasoline to generate electricity for use in our homes and to power Our Cars The amount of CO2 in our atmosphere has increased over the past century and the majority of scientists questioned in a recent international study agree that global temperatures have risen dramatically compared with levels from the 1800s with human activity being a significant contributing factor According to the International Energy Agency a warmer Earth may lead to changes in rainfall patterns a rise in sea level anda wide range of imp
6. e atmosphere Your Conserve Insight monitor comes with a preset CO conversion factor based on averages for your geographic region In order to get a more accurate reading for your area you can enter the CO conversion factor using data from your electricity utility company or the International Energy Agency IEA This will give a more accurate calculation for how much CO emissions are associated with powering any connected device Programming the CO Conversion Factor Any time during operation if the CO button is held down for longer than 3 seconds your Conserve Insight monitor will go into CO Conversion Factor Mode Once in this mode you can adjust the CO conversion factor Enter your CO conversion factor in either pounds Ibs CO per kilowatt hour or kilograms kg CO per kilowatt depending on the unit shown on the display Change the value used for the CO conversion factor when you are in CO Conversion Factor Mode by pressing the Watts button to increase the value and the CO button to decrease the value Holding down the Dollar button for longer than 3 seconds will reset the CO conversion factor to the factory default Change the weight unit by pressing the Dollar button in CO Conversion Factor Mode The weight unit used to display CO will flash By pressing the Watts button or CO button you can change the weight unit Press the Dollar button twice to exit CO Conversion Facto
7. l be borne solely by the purchaser If Belkin determines in its sole discretion that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin International Inc Belkin may designate in its sole discretion an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment The cost if any of shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser Damaged products must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized Whenever claims are settled Belkin International Inc reserves the right to be subrogated under any existing insurance policies the purchaser may have How state law relates to the warranty This warranty contains the sole warranty of Belkin International Inc 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 Belkin International Inc 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 Belkin Conserve Insight even if advised of the possi
8. ng a very small amount of electricity it becomes very difficult to distinguish between the power being consumed and the electrical noise found at all power outlets To ensure accurate readings the Conserve Insight stops showing values below 0 5 watts and displays the 0 0 5 Watt screen Specifications 5 ft cord connecting display and socket Electrical Rating 120V 15A 60Hz 1 800W Maximum Watts Displayed 1800 Maximum Dollars Displayed 9999 Safety Information Important Use indoors in a dry location NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circui
9. nted by its natural use What is not covered by this warranty All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin Conserve Insight is not provided to Belkin International Inc for inspection upon Belkin s request at the sole expense of the purchaser or if Belkin International Inc determines that the Belkin Conserve Insight has been improperly installed altered in any way or tampered with The Belkin Conserve Insight Warranty does not protect against acts of God including but not limited to flood earthquake war and vandalism theft normal use wear and tear erosion depletion obsolescence abuse or alteration How to get service To get service for your Belkin Conserve Insight you must take the following steps 1 Contact Belkin International Inc at 12045 E Waterfront Drive Playa Vista CA 90094 Attn Customer Service or call 800 223 5546 Be prepared to provide the following information a The part number of the Belkin Conserve Insight b Where you purchased the Conserve Insight c When you purchased the Conserve Insight d Copy of original receipt 2 Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin Conserve Insight and how to proceed with your claim Belkin International Inc reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin Conserve Insight All costs of shipping the Belkin Conserve Insight to Belkin International Inc for inspection shal
10. nter into power consumption is below 0 5 device costs in its current operating the desired mode Pressing the CO watts the 0 0 5W screen will mode You do not need to press or Dollar button more than once will continue to appear anything on your Conserve Insight switch between monthly and yearly to view this screen readings which are illustrated by the calendar icon in the bottom right corner of the display 30 for a month and 365 for a year Dollar Watts Estimated Power usage operating cost of watts of BELKIN connected device connected Sanna for month or year device II CO Estimated CO emissions associated with powering the connected device for month or year BELKIN OPERATING GUIDE 1 Energy Bar Monitor The energy bar located at the center bottom of the display tracks the amount of power being used by your connected device At initial start up of your Conserve Insight the energy use is represented by one animated moving bar After 45 minutes of use your Conserve Insight will switch to a Averaging Mode and the energy use will be represented by three moving bars BELKIN 14 i 5 Averaging Mode Your Conserve Insight switches to this mode after 45 minutes of use Once in this mode your Conserve Insight can more accurately calculate the cost of your attached device based on your actual usage The Conserve Insight takes continuous readings of your device usage throughout the day
11. r Mode If no buttons are pressed for 5 seconds the display will automatically exit CO Conversion Factor Mode BELKIN Vy We CO2 Ic NW kWh PRODUCT FEATURES CD display screen 3 button control CO Button Environmental Impact CO emitted to generate power to run your device Dollar Button Cost Impact Dollar amount your device uses Watts Button Energy Consumption Watts used by your device 5 foot tethered cord between outlet and display unit Easier viewing of the display unit Allows display unit to be placed on a countertop Standard U S 3 pin outlet in front of unit and molded into rear of device When plugged into the top outlet of a standard U S power outlet the Conserve Insight will not obstruct the use of the lower outlet when connecting other appliances and devices Curved sides to allow easy removal of your Conserve Insight from a power outlet Easy to understand graphic icons Displays data in both monthly and yearly predictions Power consumption flow graphic monitor Instantaneous and Averaging modes of usage calculation Instantaneous Mode Values are calculated using the power being consumed at that very moment Good for showing cost and environmental impact of the connected device in various operating modes Averaging Mode Values are calculated from an average of power consumed over the whole time the unit has been plugged in This mode allows for
12. t different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Belkin International Inc is not responsible for any interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment Such modifications could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Limited One 1 Year Warranty What this warranty covers Belkin International Inc warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin Conserve Insight that the Conserve Insight shall be free of defects in design assembly material or workmanship What the period of coverage is Belkin International Inc warrants the Belkin Conserve Insight for one 1 year from the original date of purchase What will we do to correct problems Conserve Insight Warranty Belkin will repair or replace at its option any defective Conserve Insight free of charge except for shipping charges for the Conserve Insight Belkin reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such discontinued products In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or replace the Conserve Insight for example because it has been discontinued Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of another product from Belkin com in an amount equal to the purchase price of the Conserve Insight as evidenced on the original purchase receipt and as discou
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