FilterLinc Owner’s Manual
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INSTALLATION
Preparing to Install FilterLinc
CAUTION
Read and understand these instructions before installing and retain them for future reference.
FilterLinc is intended for installation in accordance with the National Electric Code and local regulations in
the United States or the Canadian Electrical Code and local regulations in Canada. Use indoors only.
FilterLinc is not designed nor approved for use on power lines other than 120V 60Hz, single phase.
Attempting to use FilterLinc on non-approved power lines may have hazardous consequences.
Prior to installing FilterLinc, please review the entire installation procedure and take the following
precautions:
• Use indoors or in a properly insulated and weatherproof electrical box only
• Don’t plug FilterLinc into an outlet controlled by a switch because if the switch is inadvertently
turned off, FilterLinc won’t have power
• Don’t plug FilterLinc into a filtered power strip or AC filter
If you have any questions, please call:
INSTEON Gold Support Line
800-762-7845
Locating the Offending Device
If you suspect an electrical device might be interfering with INSTEON transmissions, use the following
steps to determine if the electrical device should be filtered:
1) Unplug the electrical device – don’t just turn it off
2) Retry sending INSTEON commands from the devices that are experiencing poor communications to
determine if they are working better
If the INSTEON devices begin working after the electrical device in unplugged, then install a FilterLinc
on that electrical device.
Installing FilterLinc
NOTE: FilterLinc should be installed between the offending device (noise-maker or signal-absorbing appliance) and
your home’s AC outlet.
1) Turn off the device to be filtered (i.e., TV or computer)
2) Unplug the device’s power cord from the outlet
3) Plug the cord into the outlet on the bottom of FilterLinc
4) Plug FilterLinc into an unswitched outlet
5) OPTIONAL: You may use the outlet on the front of FilterLinc as you would an ordinary uncontrolled
outlet. However, make sure the device you plug in does not harm INSTEON or other PLC signals.
It is usually recommended to avoid stacking INSTEON devices on pass-through outlets to prevent
overheating. FilterLinc does not generate heat, so it will not affect operation of the stacked INSTEON
device. But be sure only one INSTEON device is plugged into the FilterLinc pass-through outlet.
Now the device that was causing INSTEON transmission problems will be isolated from the AC lines,
making your home’s automation system more reliable.
