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HDMI cable passed through hole cut out in 
rubber grommet. Remove rubber, cut hole, 
push the cable(s) through and replace 
grommet with cable into the insert.

3.

 Dual gang 

plastic outlet 
box, new work

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MIW-SURGE

Installation Instructions

PFPower, 1690 Corporate Circle • Petaluma, CA 94954

707-283-5900 •  800-472-5555 • Fax - 707-283-5901

www.panamax.com • www.furmansound.com

Customer Relations

7:30 AM – 4:30 PM, M-F, Pacific Time (PST)

Email - custrelations@panamax.com

By

Panamax~Furman

By

Panamax~Furman

5.

 

Decora

®

 

trim 

plate adapter

6.

 Keystone module 

insert

7.

 

11” Flat Plug 

adapter power cord

8.

 

Three wire 

twist nuts

 

9.

 

Wall cut out tem-

plate 3 3/4” H x 4” W  

     

AC Circuit
AC Outlets, Total: ............................................................................1
Line Voltage: ..............................................................120V, 50/60Hz
Total Current Capacity: ................................................................15A
Protection Modes: ........................................................L-N, L-G, N-G
Energy Dissipation: .........................................................1350 Joules
Peak Impulse Current: ..............................................................60 KA
Catastrophic Surge Circuit: ..........................................................Yes
Thermal Fusing: ..........................................................................Yes
UL 1449 2nd Ed. Suppressed Voltage Rating: ..............330 V (@500A)
UL 1449 3rd Ed. Voltage Protection Rating: ..............400 V (@3,000A)
UL 1449 3rd Ed. Nominal Discharge Current: ......................... 5,000A
Power Outlet Faceplate
AC Connectors: ...........................................................1 NEMA 5-15
Signal Line Protection: Not Included / Modules Sold Separately

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

The MIW-SURGE is designed essentially for compatibility with three basic configurations:

PFPower warrants to the purchaser of any 
PFPower In-Wall surge protector, for a pe-
riod of 3 years from its installation date, 
that  the  surge  protector  shall  be  free  of 
defects in design, material, or workman-
ship,  and  PFPower  will  repair  or  replace 
any  defective  unit.  For  product  replace-
ment see “NOTIFICATION” below.

CAUTION:

  Audio/Video,  computer  and/

or  telephone  system  installations  can  be 
very  complex  systems,  which  consist  of 
many  interconnected  components.  Due 
to the nature of electricity and surges, a 
single protector may not be able to com-
pletely  protect  complex  installations.    In 
those cases, a systematic approach using 
multiple  protectors  must  be  employed.  
Systematic  protection  requires  profes-
sional design.  AC power, satellite cables, 
CATV  cables,  or  telephone/network  lines 
entering  the  system  that  do  not  pass 
through  this  surge  protector  will  provide 
pathways for potential surge damage.  For 
additional  information  on  how  to  protect 
your  system,  please  contact  PFPower 
before connecting your equipment to the 
surge  protector.  More  detailed  informa-
tion is available at www.panamax.com or 
www.furmansound.com.  If  you  have  any 
questions  regarding  these  requirements, 
please  contact  PFPower  Customer  Rela-
tions.

1.  PROPER    INSTALLATION:

  PFPower 

In-Wall AC and Signal-line protectors are 

designed to provide code-compliant (NEC 
or CEC) installations.  Separate signal-line 
protection modules must be used with the 
appropriate AC base unit to provide proper 
grounding.  Building wiring and other con-
nections  to  protected  equipment  must 
conform to applicable codes (NEC or CEC). 
No other ground wires or ground connec-
tions  may  be  used.   All  wires  (including, 
AC  power  lines,  telephone  lines,  signal/
data  lines,  coaxial  cable,  antenna  lead-
ins) leading into the protected equipment 
must first pass through a single PFPower 
protector  designed  for  the  particular  ap-
plication.    The  protector  and  the  equip-
ment to be protected must be indoors in 
a dry location, and in the same building.  
PFPower installation instructions and dia-
grams must be followed.

2. NOTIFICATION:

 You must obtain a re-

turn  authorization  (RA)  number  from  the 
PFPower Customer Relations Department 
at  www.panamax.com  or  www.furman-
sound.com  or  toll-free  at  1-800-472-
5555  before  returning  the  protector  to 
PFPower. Once you obtain an RA number, 
please mark the number on the bottom of 
the unit and pack it in a shipping carton/
box with enough packing material to pro-
tect it during transit.  The RA number must 
be  clearly  marked  on  the  outside  of  the 
carton. Ship the unit to PFPower.  Please 
note that you are responsible for any and 
all charges related to shipping the unit to 
PFPower. 

3. DETERMINATION OF FAILURE: 

      

PFPower  will  evaluate  the  protector  for 
defects.  Opening the enclosure, tamper-
ing with, or modifying the unit in any way 
shall be grounds for an automatic denial 
of your request for replacement. PFPower, 
after evaluating the unit, shall in its sole 
discretion, determine whether or not your 
protector is eligible for replacement. If the 
surge  protector  shows  no  defects,  PF-
Power will return the unit to you with a let-
ter explaining the test results. Exception: If 
a dealer or installer replaces the protector 
for the customer, the unit will be returned 
to the dealer or installer.

4.  GENERAL:

  If  you  have  any  questions 

regarding  the  product  warranty,  please 
contact  the  Customer  Relations  Depart-
ment  at  www.panamax.com  or  www.
furmansound.com  or  toll-free  at  1-800-
472-5555.    This  warranty  supersedes 
all  previous  warranties.  This  is  the  only 
warranty provided with the protector and 
any other implied or expressed warranties 
are  non-existent. This  warranty  may  not 
be  modified  except  in  writing,  signed  by 
an officer of PFPower.Forms are available 
on the Panamax or Furman web sites for 
requesting RA’s.

                                                                                                                                            

MODEL - MIW-SURGE

DOC. NO.  Q01L0047_EN REV. A
Effective Date 6/08

WARRANTY

MIW PRO SIGNAL LINE MODULES

1. MIW-5RCA

Low voltage module with 5 RCA connec-
tions compatible with component video or 
composite audio/video signal.

2. MIW-VGA

Low voltage module for RGBHV; connect 
devices to 15 pin high-density D-sub 
connector on face of module; 3.5mm 
stereo mini-jack for 12-volt triggering 
and IR signal transmission.

3. MIW-SVIDEO

Combination S-Video and Component Video, 
low voltage module for video and/or audio, 
RCA jacks compatible with audio or video 
signals.

4. MIW-DATA

RS232 and Ethernet, low Voltage module 
for projector control lines and/or computer 
data lines.

The MIW Pro Signal Line modules give you 4 options to choose from. 
Each signal line module comes with an instructions for easy install.

The MIW Pro Signal Line modules are not included and sold separately from PFPower. 

Contact Panamax or Furman to order module(s) and other products you may need.

1. PASS THROUGH INSERT 

with rubber grommet accomo-

dates HDMI, RGB, or coaxial 

cables. 

2. KEYSTONE 2 PORT 

ADAPTER INSERT

 

with module selection. NOTE: If using 
a punchdown connector, punch down 
wires first before inserting module 
into KEYSTONE insert.

 

(Modules for 

KEYSTONE adapter insert are sold sepa-
rately and 

not

 available from PFPower)

3. DECORA TRIM ADAPTER 

for 6 port insert for a variety of signal 
line connections. 

(6 port insert and modules are sold sepa-
rately and 

not

 available from PFPower)

4. MIW PRO SIGNAL LINE          

MODULES 

Four module types available. 
1. MIW-RCA   2. MIW-VGA  
3. MIW-SVIDEO 4. MIW-DATA.  

(Modules not included, sold separately 
and available from PFPower, see below for 
module descriptions).

Adjustable 3 depth settings for:

• 

PASS THROUGH INSERT

• KEYSTONE ADAPTER

• 

ALL 4 MIW PRO SIGNAL LINE MODULES.

3. 

1 inch deep

1.

 

Flush with 

faceplate

2. 

1/2 inch deep

Remove PASS THROUGH INSERT ASSEMBLY 

(cage) and place Decora 6 port insert 

with modules you need onto the 

front of the mounting bracket .

Place Decora trim plate 

adapter over the Decora insert.

Use the 2 screws/lock nuts

that attached the PASS THROUGH 

INSERT.

Remove the black rubber grommet 

from the PASS THROUGH INSERT 

and snap KEYSTONE adapter into 

open slot. 

To install MIW PRO 

SIGNAL LINE MODULES, 

simply remove insert

from assembly and 

insert the MODULE.

Insert

Remove

1

.

 Single gang 

plastic outlet 
box, retro

2.

 Single gang 

metal outlet 
box, new work

1.

 MIW-SURGE metal 

outlet faceplate (AC 
receptacle attached)

2.

 

4 flathead faceplate 

screws and 2 pan head 
screws for bracket 

3.

 

MIW-SURGE plastic 

mounting bracket

4.

 MIW pass through 

removable and adjust-
able insert with rubber 
grommet (comes at-
tached to mounting 
bracket)

PARTS INCLUDED:

Outlet boxes are 

NOT

 included and are sold separately.

TOOLS RECOMMENDED:

 

• 

Drywall saw or Dremel tool (to cut outlet box hole)

 

 Hand held or power screw driver with Phillips head

 

 File (optional) to smooth and shape the outlet box cutout (if necessary)

 

 Utility knife

 

 Combination strippers

 

 Long nosed pliers

 

SIGNAL LINE CONNECTION OPTIONS

Installation instructions for using MIW-SURGE with

G

N

L

G

N

L

    15 Amp 

Circuit Breaker

Electric Panel

MIW-SURGE

Minimum 

14 Gauge Wire

US PATENT NOS.

6,932,624   6,979,205   7,271,991  US PATENT PENDING

CAUTION: USE ONLY IN DRY (INDOOR) LOCATIONS.

ATTENTION:

 

PAR L’USAGER A L’INTERÉRIEUR.

WALL MOUNTING THICKNESS  3/8” - 5/8” 

 

MIW-SURGE

MIW-XT

L
N
G

BLACK
WHITE
GROUND

Suppressed Voltage Rating: 330V @ 500A 

Voltage Protection Rating: 400V @ 3KA 

US PATENT NOS.

6,932,624   6,979,205   7,271,991

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