<p>SURGE PROTECTION SAFETY</p> <p> If a surge protector ever becomes hot to the touch, shut off the unit immediately.</p> <p>Never daisy-chain power strips to other power strips or extension cords.</p> <p>Never allow a power strip to be exposed to a moist environment.</p> <p>Avoid running too many high-energy consuming appliances through a single surge protector at once.</p> <p>High-energy consuming electronics/appliances include window AC units, space heaters, refrigerators, washers/dryers etc.</p> <p>Only one power strip should be plugged into a single two-outlet electrical socket.</p> <p>Never cover a surge protector with carpet, furniture, or anything that would limit or prevent air circulation.</p> <p>IMPORTANT: The protective components inside surge protectors that absorb over-voltage spikes will eventually wear out. Most estimates put the average lifespan of a surge protector from 3 to 5 years.</p>