Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06

The Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06 is a seven-outlet surge protector featuring telephone-line protection, surge suppression, and an attached six-foot power cord.

The model was marketed as part of Belkin's SurgeMaster product family and was intended for protecting computers, peripherals, telecommunications equipment, and other consumer electronics from power surges.

Overall view of the Belkin SurgeMaster F9H710-06.

Features

• Seven grounded AC outlets
• Sliding outlet covers on all seven outlets
• Protected-status indicator
• Grounded-status indicator
• Non-illuminated rocker power switch
• Telephone-line surge protection
• Removable cable-management bracket
• Attached six-foot power cord

Specifications

• Model: F9H710-06
• Product Family: SurgeMaster
• Outlets: 7
• Telephone Protection: RJ11 input/output
• Maximum Load: 15 A
• Voltage Rating: 125 VAC
• Frequency: 60 Hz
• Maximum Connected Load: 1875 W
• TVSS Rating: 330 V
• Weight: Approximately 1 lb 6.2 oz (630 g)
• Length: Approximately 14.25 in (36.2 cm)
• Width:
  • Approximately 3.125 in (7.9 cm) across the top surface
  • Approximately 2.25 in (5.7 cm) across the base
• Height: Approximately 1.75 in (4.4 cm)
• Power Cord:
  • Length: Approximately 6 ft (1.8 m)
  • Type: SJT
  • Conductors: 3
  • Wire Size: 14 AWG
  • Temperature Rating: 60°C
  • Flame Rating: VW-1 (UL), FT2 (cUL)
  • UL File Number: E177638
  • Manufacturer: Unknown
  • Markings: "BELKIN SURGEMASTER"
• Country of Manufacture: China
• Manufacturing Date: November 1, 2003 (per molded date-wheel markings)

Physical Description

The F9H710-06 incorporates sliding outlet covers on all seven outlets. These covers may be positioned to expose or conceal outlet openings when not in use, helping to reduce the accumulation of dust and debris.

The documented example exhibited dirt accumulation within the cover recesses. Following cleaning, all outlet covers operated normally.

Telephone-line protection is provided through modular input and output jacks located at one end of the enclosure. The documented example appears to utilize only the center conductor positions of the modular connectors, consistent with two-conductor telephone-line applications.

A removable gray cable-management bracket is positioned above the telephone-line protection connectors. The bracket slides vertically within molded slots and may be removed or raised to install cables.

When lowered, the bracket helps align both telephone and power cables so they exit from a common end of the surge protector, creating a more organized cable bundle.

A UL certification hologram attached to the underside bears a "09/03" marking, consistent with production during 2003.

The attached six-foot power cord utilizes an SJT-rated three-conductor 14 AWG cable. Cord markings include UL file number E177638, VW-1 and FT2 flame ratings, and BELKIN SURGEMASTER branding molded directly into the jacket. Unlike several other cord assemblies documented by the archive, the cord does not identify an underlying manufacturer, suggesting a private-labeled cord assembly produced for Belkin by a third-party supplier.

The power cord is terminated with a molded grounding attachment plug bearing Belkin branding. The plug utilizes a straight-blade configuration rather than the right-angle style commonly found on some contemporary surge-protector designs.

Mounting Notes

The underside incorporates only two wall-mounting slots, both positioned off the centerline of the enclosure.

Combined with the rounded, boat-shaped bottom profile, this arrangement can result in reduced stability when mounted and may allow the surge protector to rock slightly during insertion or removal of plugs.

Operational Testing

The documented example remains operational.

Testing with a receptacle tester confirmed correct outlet wiring and proper grounding.

When energized, both status indicators illuminated. The green Protected indicator remained illuminated, indicating that surge-protection circuitry was still active. The amber Grounded indicator confirmed the presence of a proper equipment ground.

The rocker power switch itself is not illuminated.

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  Protected and Grounded indicators unlit.
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  Protected and Grounded indicators illuminated.
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  Outlet test confirming correct wiring and grounding.

Construction Notes

No disassembly was attempted.

The enclosure appears to utilize a snap-together construction with internal plastic retention clips. No externally accessible screws were observed. Opening the housing would likely require prying apart the enclosure along the seam, potentially damaging the case or visible exterior surfaces.

To preserve the condition of the documented example, disassembly was not attempted.

Product Gallery

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  Outlet covers in the open position.
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  Outlet covers in the closed position.
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  Right-side profile view.
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  Left-side profile view.
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  Power-cord entry and control section.
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  Sliding outlet covers in the closed position.
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  Outlet cover opened to expose the receptacle.
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  Telephone-line protection ports and cable-management bracket.
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  Cable-management bracket raised.
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  Telephone protection section and removable cable-management bracket.
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  Underside view showing mounting provisions and product markings.
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  Product label, date codes, and mounting slot.
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  Telephone-protection end and wall-mounting slot.
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  Power-cord entry end and certification markings.
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  UL certification label and electrical ratings.
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  Underside production date wheels.
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  Belkin-branded grounding plug.
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  End view of the Belkin grounding plug.
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  Belkin SurgeMaster branding on the power cord.
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  Power cord specifications and ratings.
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  Weight measurement of the documented example.

Service History

The documented example remained in active residential service from approximately 2003 until 2026, providing more than two decades of continuous use. At the time of removal from service, both the Protected and Grounded indicators remained illuminated, suggesting that surge-protection and grounding-monitoring functions remained operational. It was replaced by an Amazon Basics 270103-B surge protector.

Documented example in service prior to retirement.

Historical Notes

The F9H710-06 reflects several design trends common among consumer surge protectors of the early 2000s, including integrated telephone-line protection, sliding outlet covers, status indicators, and branded cord assemblies. The removable cable-management bracket represents an additional cable-organization feature not commonly observed on many competing surge protectors documented by the archive.

Documented Example

• OldSurge ID: OS-0003
• Manufacturing Date: November 2003

At the time of removal from service, both the Protected and Grounded indicators remained illuminated, suggesting that surge protection and grounding status were still present.