APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706) - Revision history

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	The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.		The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.

	The documented example bears serial number '''Z98010201706''' ~~where~~ the ~~3rd~~ and ~~4th digits~~ indicate the year of manufacture ~~with 98 corresponding to~~ 1998 ~~based upon APC recall documentation~~.		The documented example bears serial number '''Z98010201706'''. According to APC recall documentation, the third and fourth characters of the serial number indicate the year of manufacture, identifying this specimen as a 1998 production example.

	This specimen represents the earliest APC PRO7 currently documented by the OldSurge Archive and predates the archive's other documented PRO7 examples by approximately a decade.		This specimen represents the earliest APC PRO7 currently documented by the OldSurge Archive and predates the archive's other documented PRO7 examples by approximately a decade.
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	* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets		* Outlets: 7 grounded outlets
	* Country of Origin: China		* Country of Origin: China
			* Weight: 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g)
	* Length:		* Length:
	** Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm) along the long edge		** Approximately 10.25 in (26.0 cm) along the long edge
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	The difference suggests that APC revised the internal construction of the PRO7 product line over time, potentially reducing the size of the suppression assembly, filtering components, bus bars, or other internal structures.		The difference suggests that APC revised the internal construction of the PRO7 product line over time, potentially reducing the size of the suppression assembly, filtering components, bus bars, or other internal structures.

			The increased weight is consistent with teardown observations showing a comparatively large suppression circuit board, substantial stamped-brass bus bars, and dual toroidal filtering inductors.

	[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_weight_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 on a digital scale.]]		[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_weight_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 on a digital scale.]]

PowerPig at 16:42, 27 September 2026

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	The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.		The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.

	The documented example bears serial number '''Z98010201706''' and ~~is believed~~ to ~~have been manufactured during~~ 1998 based upon APC recall documentation ~~and serial-number information~~.		The documented example bears serial number '''Z98010201706''' where the 3rd and 4th digits indicate the year of manufacture with 98 corresponding to 1998 based upon APC recall documentation.

	This specimen represents the earliest APC PRO7 currently documented by the OldSurge Archive and predates the archive's other documented PRO7 examples by approximately a decade.		This specimen represents the earliest APC PRO7 currently documented by the OldSurge Archive and predates the archive's other documented PRO7 examples by approximately a decade.
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	This specimen falls within the production period associated with the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.		This specimen falls within the production period associated with the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.


	== Documented Example ==		== Documented Example ==
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	The documented example weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g).		The documented example weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g).

	This is substantially heavier than the 2008 APC PRO7 specimen documented elsewhere in the archive, ~~suggesting differences in~~ internal construction, suppression components, bus bars, or ~~power-cord assembly between production generations~~.		This is substantially heavier than the 2008 APC PRO7 specimen documented elsewhere in the archive, which weighed approximately 1 lb 9.9 oz (734 g).

			The difference suggests that APC revised the internal construction of the PRO7 product line over time, potentially reducing the size of the suppression assembly, filtering components, bus bars, or other internal structures.

	[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_weight_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 on a digital scale.]]		[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_weight_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 on a digital scale.]]
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	The underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots for wall or surface mounting.		The underside incorporates two keyhole-style mounting slots for wall or surface mounting.

	~~The PRO7 utilizes a right-angle grounded plug intended to reduce the space required behind furniture and equipment.~~

	When connected to modern receptacles installed with the grounding pin in the upward orientation, the cord exits upward before bending downward, making the arrangement somewhat less convenient than many modern low-profile plug designs.

	The PRO7 utilizes a right-angle grounded attachment plug intended to reduce the distance between the connected device and the wall.		The PRO7 utilizes a right-angle grounded attachment plug intended to reduce the distance between the connected device and the wall.

	When installed in modern receptacles configured with the grounding contact in the upward position, however, the design causes the power cord to exit upward before bending downward. As a result, the plug does not sit as close to the wall as ~~more~~ modern low-profile right-angle plug designs.		When installed in modern receptacles configured with the grounding contact in the upward position, however, the design causes the power cord to exit upward before bending downward. As a result, the plug does not sit as close to the wall as many modern low-profile right-angle plug designs.


	== Product Gallery ==		== Product Gallery ==
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	When switched OFF, both indicators extinguished and power was removed from the outlet bank.		When switched OFF, both indicators extinguished and power was removed from the outlet bank.

	~~The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.~~

	Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground wiring.		Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground wiring.
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	No open ground, open neutral, reversed polarity, or other wiring faults were detected.		No open ground, open neutral, reversed polarity, or other wiring faults were detected.

	The documented example passed basic outlet-wiring verification.		The documented example passed basic outlet-wiring verification and appears fully operational following basic functional testing.

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	Based upon its serial number, this specimen falls within the production period covered by the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.		Based upon its serial number, this specimen falls within the production period covered by the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.

	As of September 2026, the documented example remains in the possession of the OldSurge Archive pending additional research regarding recall eligibility and available ~~remedies~~.		As of September 2026, the documented example remains in the possession of the OldSurge Archive pending additional research regarding recall eligibility and whether any recall remedy remains available.

	For additional information, see:		For additional information, see:
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	Inspection revealed a suppression circuit board marked:		Inspection revealed a suppression circuit board marked:

	AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION		<pre>
	640-0321C		AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
	REV 7		640-0321C
	© 1996		REV 7
			© 1996
			</pre>

	The board revision predates the documented example and represents the earliest APC PRO7 suppression-board design currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.		The board revision predates the documented example and represents the earliest APC PRO7 suppression-board design currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.
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	* 4Z0842P07546 (2008, ©2002 PCB)		* 4Z0842P07546 (2008, ©2002 PCB)
	* 7Z1714L05335 (2017, ©2009 PCB)		* 7Z1714L05335 (2017, ©2009 PCB)

			Among the three documented examples, the 1998 specimen is both the oldest and the heaviest, despite exhibiting less enclosure yellowing than the 2008 example.

	Together these examples illustrate the long production life of the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 and provide evidence of multiple suppression-board revisions while retaining substantially similar external appearance and mechanical architecture.		Together these examples illustrate the long production life of the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 and provide evidence of multiple suppression-board revisions while retaining substantially similar external appearance and mechanical architecture.


	[[Category:Surge Protectors]]		[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

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	== Teardown ==		== Teardown ==

	~~Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.~~

	The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 is assembled using seven screws and can normally be opened non-destructively.		The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 is assembled using seven screws and can normally be opened non-destructively.
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	The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcing ribs, grounding-bus-bar supports, and provisions for mounting the outlet-contact assemblies.		The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcing ribs, grounding-bus-bar supports, and provisions for mounting the outlet-contact assemblies.

	~~Inspection revealed a light white residue on portions of the circuit board.~~

	~~The origin of the residue could not be determined. Possible sources include manufacturing residue, environmental contamination, or a previous liquid exposure event.~~

	~~No obvious signs of overheating, charring, burned traces, catastrophic component failure, or significant corrosion were observed, and the unit remained operational during testing.~~

	Inspection revealed a suppression circuit board marked:		Inspection revealed a suppression circuit board marked:

	AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION		AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
	640-0321C		640-0321C
	REV 7		REV 7
	© 1996		© 1996

	The board revision predates the documented example and represents the earliest APC PRO7 suppression-board design currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.		The board revision predates the documented example and represents the earliest APC PRO7 suppression-board design currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.
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	The suppression board occupies a substantial portion of the enclosure interior and appears physically larger than the board utilized in later PRO7 examples documented by the archive.		The suppression board occupies a substantial portion of the enclosure interior and appears physically larger than the board utilized in later PRO7 examples documented by the archive.

	Inspection revealed a light white residue on portions of the circuit board. The source of the residue could not be determined. Possible explanations include manufacturing residue, environmental contamination, or a previous liquid-exposure event. No evidence of overheating, catastrophic electrical failure, carbon tracking, or significant corrosion was observed.		Inspection revealed a light white residue on portions of the circuit board. The source of the residue could not be determined. Possible explanations include manufacturing residue, environmental contamination, or a previous liquid-exposure event.

			No evidence of overheating, charring, burned traces, catastrophic electrical failure, carbon tracking, or significant corrosion was observed, and the unit remained operational during testing.

	The internal architecture utilizes stamped brass bus bars, dedicated grounding conductors, and individual outlet-contact assemblies retained within molded supports.		The internal architecture utilizes stamped brass bus bars, dedicated grounding conductors, and individual outlet-contact assemblies retained within molded supports.

	One enclosure screw remained attached to a fractured internal mounting boss. The fractured section remained secured to the grounding bus bar, causing the grounding assembly to remain attached to the upper housing during disassembly. The cause of the damage could not be determined.

	<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">		<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_open_01.jpg \| PRO7 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_open_01.jpg\|PRO7 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_screws_01.jpg \| Six of the seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_screws_01.jpg\|Six of the seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg \| Interior details of the upper housing showing outlet barriers and grounding bus bar supports.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg\|Interior details of the upper housing showing outlet barriers and grounding-bus-bar supports.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_brokenplastic_detail_01.jpg \| Fractured mounting boss and grounding bus bar attachment point.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_brokenplastic_detail_01.jpg\|Fractured mounting boss and grounding-bus-bar attachment point.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_right_01.jpg \| Upper housing interior showing outlet supports, grounding bus bar, and structural details.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_right_01.jpg\|Upper housing interior showing outlet supports, grounding bus bar, and structural details.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_switch_end_01.jpg \| Cord-entry section showing the switch assembly, power-cord wiring, and suppression-board connections.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_switch_end_01.jpg\|Cord-entry section showing the switch assembly, power-cord wiring, and suppression-board connections.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_logo_end_01.jpg \| Outlet-end section showing outlet contacts, bus bars, and suppression-board mounting arrangement.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_logo_end_01.jpg\|Outlet-end section showing outlet contacts, bus bars, and suppression-board mounting arrangement.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_bottomdetail_01.jpg \| Underside of the suppression circuit board showing APC copyright markings and electrical traces.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_bottomdetail_01.jpg\|Underside of the suppression circuit board showing APC copyright markings and electrical traces.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_underdetail_01.jpg \| Suppression circuitry showing MOVs, filtering components, status-indicator circuitry, and ©1996 APC circuit-board markings.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_underdetail_01.jpg\|Suppression circuitry showing MOVs, filtering components, status-indicator circuitry, and ©1996 APC circuit-board markings.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_switchdetail_01.jpg \| Power-cord termination, rocker-switch assembly, and resettable circuit-breaker wiring.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_switchdetail_01.jpg\|Power-cord termination, rocker-switch assembly, and resettable circuit-breaker wiring.
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	No obvious signs of overheating, charring, burned traces, catastrophic component failure, or significant corrosion were observed, and the unit remained operational during testing.		No obvious signs of overheating, charring, burned traces, catastrophic component failure, or significant corrosion were observed, and the unit remained operational during testing.

	~~The~~ suppression circuit board is marked:		Inspection revealed a suppression circuit board marked:

	AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION		AMERICAN POWER CONVERSION
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	© 1996		© 1996

	The ~~marking indicates that the underlying suppression-circuit design~~ predates ~~manufacture of~~ the documented example and represents ~~one of~~ the earliest board ~~revisions~~ currently documented ~~within~~ the OldSurge Archive.		The board revision predates the documented example and represents the earliest APC PRO7 suppression-board design currently documented by the OldSurge Archive.

			Visible components include:

			* Multiple metal-oxide varistors (MOVs)
			* Dual toroidal filtering inductors
			* Fuse protection
			* Indicator circuitry for the Protection Working and Site Wiring Fault indicators
			* Integrated circuit-breaker and rocker-switch assembly

			The suppression board occupies a substantial portion of the enclosure interior and appears physically larger than the board utilized in later PRO7 examples documented by the archive.

			Inspection revealed a light white residue on portions of the circuit board. The source of the residue could not be determined. Possible explanations include manufacturing residue, environmental contamination, or a previous liquid-exposure event. No evidence of overheating, catastrophic electrical failure, carbon tracking, or significant corrosion was observed.

			The internal architecture utilizes stamped brass bus bars, dedicated grounding conductors, and individual outlet-contact assemblies retained within molded supports.

			One enclosure screw remained attached to a fractured internal mounting boss. The fractured section remained secured to the grounding bus bar, causing the grounding assembly to remain attached to the upper housing during disassembly. The cause of the damage could not be determined.

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	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_logo_end_01.jpg \| Outlet-end section showing outlet contacts, bus bars, and suppression-board mounting arrangement.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_logo_end_01.jpg \| Outlet-end section showing outlet contacts, bus bars, and suppression-board mounting arrangement.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_bottomdetail_01.jpg \| Underside of the suppression circuit board showing APC copyright markings and electrical traces.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_bottomdetail_01.jpg \| Underside of the suppression circuit board showing APC copyright markings and electrical traces.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_underdetail_01.jpg \| Suppression circuitry showing MOVs, filtering components, status-indicator circuitry, and ©1996 APC circuit-board markings.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_board_switchdetail_01.jpg \| Power-cord termination, rocker-switch assembly, and resettable circuit-breaker wiring.

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 The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcing ribs, grounding-bus-bar supports, and provisions for mounting the outlet-contact assemblies.
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 File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_brokenplastic_detail_01.jpg | Fractured mounting boss and grounding bus bar attachment point.
 File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_right_01.jpg | Upper housing interior showing outlet supports, grounding bus bar, and structural details.
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	Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.		Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.

	~~During disassembly, one enclosure screw remained attached to a fractured internal mounting boss~~.		The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 is assembled using seven screws and can normally be opened non-destructively.

	The ~~fracture~~ was ~~discovered after~~ the ~~housing was opened and may have been the result of shipping damage, age-related plastic embrittlement, previous service activity, or another undetermined cause~~.		During disassembly, six of the seven enclosure screws were successfully removed. The remaining screw was found attached to a fractured internal mounting boss that remained secured to the grounding bus bar.

	~~Despite~~ the damage, the ~~enclosure~~ remained ~~structurally intact prior~~ to ~~disassembly~~.		The damage was not externally visible prior to opening the enclosure. The cause could not be determined and may have resulted from shipping damage, previous disassembly, long-term mechanical stress, or age-related plastic embrittlement.

			Because the fractured boss remained attached to the grounding bus bar, the grounding assembly remained partially secured to the upper housing when the enclosure halves were separated.

			The upper housing incorporates molded outlet barriers, structural reinforcing ribs, grounding-bus-bar supports, and provisions for mounting the outlet-contact assemblies.

	<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">		<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_open_01.jpg \| PRO7 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_open_01.jpg \| PRO7 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_screws_01.jpg \| Six of the seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_screws_01.jpg \| Six of the seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_left_01.jpg \| Interior details of the upper housing showing outlet barriers and grounding bus bar supports.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_brokenplastic_detail_01.jpg \| Fractured mounting boss and grounding bus bar attachment point.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_toppanel_right_01.jpg \| Upper housing interior showing outlet supports, grounding bus bar, and structural details.

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	= APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706) =		= APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706) =
	~~<br>~~

	[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706).]]		[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_main_01.jpg\|thumb\|center\|400px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 (Z98010201706).]]

	~~<br>~~

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
	~~<br>~~

	The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.		The '''APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7''' is a seven-outlet surge protector manufactured by APC.
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	This specimen falls within the production period associated with the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.		This specimen falls within the production period associated with the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.

	~~<br>~~

	== Documented Example ==		== Documented Example ==
	~~<br>~~

	* OldSurge ID: OS-0015		* OldSurge ID: OS-0015
	* Model: PRO7		* Model: PRO7
	* Serial Number: Z98010201706		* Serial Number: Z98010201706
	* Manufacturing Date: ~~Believed~~ 1998		* Manufacturing Date: 1998
	~~<br>~~

	== Specifications ==		== Specifications ==
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	When installed in modern receptacles configured with the grounding contact in the upward position, however, the design causes the power cord to exit upward before bending downward. As a result, the plug does not sit as close to the wall as more modern low-profile right-angle plug designs.		When installed in modern receptacles configured with the grounding contact in the upward position, however, the design causes the power cord to exit upward before bending downward. As a result, the plug does not sit as close to the wall as more modern low-profile right-angle plug designs.

	~~<br>~~

	== Product Gallery ==		== Product Gallery ==
	~~<br>~~

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	The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.		The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.

			Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct hot, neutral, and ground wiring.

			No open ground, open neutral, reversed polarity, or other wiring faults were detected.

			The documented example passed basic outlet-wiring verification.

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	Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.		Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.

	~~Additional teardown documentation in progress~~.		During disassembly, one enclosure screw remained attached to a fractured internal mounting boss.

	<br>		The fracture was discovered after the housing was opened and may have been the result of shipping damage, age-related plastic embrittlement, previous service activity, or another undetermined cause.

			Despite the damage, the enclosure remained structurally intact prior to disassembly.

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			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_open_01.jpg \| PRO7 opened following removal of the enclosure screws.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_teardown_screws_01.jpg \| Six of the seven enclosure screws removed during disassembly.
			</gallery>

	== Comparison Notes ==		== Comparison Notes ==
	~~<br>~~

	The APC PRO7 examples currently documented by the OldSurge Archive span approximately two decades of production.		The APC PRO7 examples currently documented by the OldSurge Archive span approximately two decades of production.
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	Together these examples illustrate the long production life of the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 and provide evidence of multiple suppression-board revisions while retaining substantially similar external appearance and mechanical architecture.		Together these examples illustrate the long production life of the APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 and provide evidence of multiple suppression-board revisions while retaining substantially similar external appearance and mechanical architecture.

	~~<br>~~

	[[Category:Surge Protectors]]		[[Category:Surge Protectors]]

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	When connected to modern receptacles installed with the grounding pin in the upward orientation, the cord exits upward before bending downward, making the arrangement somewhat less convenient than many modern low-profile plug designs.		When connected to modern receptacles installed with the grounding pin in the upward orientation, the cord exits upward before bending downward, making the arrangement somewhat less convenient than many modern low-profile plug designs.

			The PRO7 utilizes a right-angle grounded attachment plug intended to reduce the distance between the connected device and the wall.

			When installed in modern receptacles configured with the grounding contact in the upward position, however, the design causes the power cord to exit upward before bending downward. As a result, the plug does not sit as close to the wall as more modern low-profile right-angle plug designs.

	<br>		<br>
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	== Testing ==		== Testing ==
	~~<br>~~

	The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation.		The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation.
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	The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.		The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.
	~~<br>~~

	<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">		<gallery mode="packed" heights="250">
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg\|Protection Working indicator illuminated with the PRO7 connected to power and switched ON.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg\|Protection Working indicator illuminated with the PRO7 connected to power and switched ON.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_LEDs_off_01.jpg\|PRO7 connected to power with the rocker switch in the OFF position and indicator lights extinguished.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_LEDs_off_01.jpg\|PRO7 connected to power with the rocker switch in the OFF position and indicator lights extinguished.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_polaritygrounding_01.jpg \| Outlet tester indicating correct wiring and grounding.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedin_corddown_01.jpg\|Right-angle plug installed in a wall receptacle illustrating cord routing.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedin_corddown_01.jpg\|Right-angle plug installed in a wall receptacle illustrating cord routing.
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	~~<br>~~

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	== Testing ==		== Testing ==
			<br>

			The documented example was tested for basic electrical operation.

	~~Testing~~ in ~~progress~~.		The rocker switch successfully controlled power to all outlets.

			When connected to a properly wired receptacle and switched ON, the green Protection Working indicator illuminated normally, indicating the continued presence of functional surge-protection circuitry.

			The red Site Wiring Fault indicator remained unlit during testing.

			When switched OFF, both indicators extinguished and power was removed from the outlet bank.

			The documented example appears operational and functional following basic electrical testing.
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			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedon_01.jpg\|Protection Working indicator illuminated with the PRO7 connected to power and switched ON.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedinturnedoff_LEDs_off_01.jpg\|PRO7 connected to power with the rocker switch in the OFF position and indicator lights extinguished.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_testing_pluggedin_corddown_01.jpg\|Right-angle plug installed in a wall receptacle illustrating cord routing.
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			== Weight ==

	~~<br>~~		The documented example weighs approximately 1 lb 15.9 oz (903 g).

			This is substantially heavier than the 2008 APC PRO7 specimen documented elsewhere in the archive, suggesting differences in internal construction, suppression components, bus bars, or power-cord assembly between production generations.

			[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_weight_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 on a digital scale.]]

	== Physical Description ==		== Physical Description ==
	~~<br>~~

	The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 utilizes a rounded upper housing and a flat outlet section containing seven grounded outlets.		The APC SurgeArrest Professional PRO7 utilizes a rounded upper housing and a flat outlet section containing seven grounded outlets.
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	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_plug_detail_01.jpg \| Close-up of the right-angle grounded attachment plug.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_plug_detail_01.jpg \| Close-up of the right-angle grounded attachment plug.
	File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_01.jpg \| Power-cord markings showing SJT construction, UL and CSA approvals, and manufacturer information.		File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_01.jpg \| Power-cord markings showing SJT construction, UL and CSA approvals, and manufacturer information.
			File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_cord_detail_02.jpg \| Additional power-cord markings showing conductor size, certification markings, and manufacturer information.


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	== Testing ==		== Testing ==
	~~<br>~~

	Testing in progress.		Testing in progress.

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	== Condition Upon Acquisition ==		== Condition Upon Acquisition ==
	~~<br>~~

	The documented example was acquired as part of a lot containing twelve APC SurgeArrest Professional surge protectors.		The documented example was acquired as part of a lot containing twelve APC SurgeArrest Professional surge protectors.

	The enclosure ~~exhibits moderate~~ cosmetic wear consistent with age ~~and prior use~~.		The enclosure exhibited light dust accumulation, cosmetic wear, and moderate cord discoloration consistent with long-term use and storage.

			Unlike some later PRO7 examples documented by the archive, the enclosure exhibited relatively little yellowing despite its apparent age.

	The unit was cleaned prior to detailed documentation and photography.		The unit was cleaned prior to detailed documentation and photography.

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			[[File:surge_APC_Pro7_1998_Z98010201706_beforecleaning_01.jpg\|center\|600px\|PRO7 as acquired prior to cleaning and detailed documentation.]]


	== Recall Information ==		== Recall Information ==
	~~<br>~~

	Based upon its serial number, this specimen falls within the production period covered by the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.		Based upon its serial number, this specimen falls within the production period covered by the 2013 APC SurgeArrest recall.
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	* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]		* [[APC SurgeArrest Recall (2013)]]

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	== Teardown ==		== Teardown ==
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	Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.		Inspection revealed a surge-suppression circuit board marked ©1996.