Safety & Regulatory Guide for Google Nest Power Connector

Where to find product information

This guide includes the basic safety guidelines in the printed Safety & Warranty booklet that comes enclosed with your Nest Power Connector. It also includes additional safety and regulatory information about the Nest Power Connector.

Warranty details for your country of purchase, including instructions for making a claim are available at Google Hardware Warranty Center.

For Nest Power Connector help: g.co/nest/help

Safety Warnings

 

WARNING: HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION; READ BEFORE USE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, DISCOMFORT, PROPERTY DAMAGE, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO YOUR Nest Power Connector ACCESSORIES OR ANY CONNECTED DEVICES, AND OTHER POTENTIAL HAZARDS
 

WARNING: HEALTH AND SAFETY INFORMATION, READ BEFORE USE.

To avoid damaging your device, accessories, or any connected devices and to reduce the risk of personal injury, discomfort, property damage or other potential hazards, follow the precautions below and those found in the Nest Power Connector Safety Information at g.co/nest/nestpowerconnector.

 

HIGH VOLTAGES MAY BE PRESENT!

Be sure to turn off the power at the breaker panel or unplug your heater and/or air conditioning unit before attempting installation or disconnecting any wires. Read instructions and note caution warnings before proceeding.

 

USE CAUTION WHEN ACCESSING YOUR HEATER AND/OR AIR CONDITIONING UNIT.

Call a pro if you are not comfortable installing this product. Installation will require access to wiring, and may require the use of ladders or working in locations with little space. Use a helper if possible and avoid installing the device when home alone.

Handling

Handle your Nest Power Connector with care. You may damage the device if you disassemble, drop, bend, burn, crush or puncture your device. Do not use a Nest Power Connector with a damaged enclosure, or some other form of physical damage. Using a damaged Nest Power Connector may cause overheating or injury. Do not expose your Nest Power Connector to liquids, which can cause a short circuit and overheating.  If your Nest Power Connector gets wet, do not attempt to dry it using an external heat source.  

Nest Power Connector is designed to operate in a dry, indoor environment. Your Nest Power Connector is designed to work best in ambient temperatures between -22° and 140° F (-30° and 60° C), and should be stored between ambient temperatures of -22° and 140° F (-30° and 60° C). Do not expose your Nest Power Connector to temperatures above 140° F (60° C), as this may damage the Nest Power Connector, overheat the battery, or pose a risk of fire. Keep your Nest Power Connector away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. If your device becomes too hot, disconnect it from its power source if it is plugged in, move it to a cooler place and do not use it until it has cooled. Your Nest Power Connector is designed to work best at an altitude of up to 6562 ft (2,000 m).

Repair & Service

Do not attempt to repair your Nest Power Connector yourself. Disassembling the device may result in loss of water resistance or cause injury or damage to your device.

Contact customer service if your Nest Power Connector isn’t working properly or has been damaged: g.co/nest/help

Child Safety

This device is not a toy. Your Nest Power Connector may contain (or may come with) small parts, plastic, glass, or metal elements, and parts with sharp edges that may cause an injury or create a choking hazard. Children have strangled on cords and cables. Keep the Nest Power Connector’s cords and cables out of the reach of children (more than 3 feet (0.9 meters) away) and do not allow them to play with the Nest Power Connector and its accessories. They could hurt themselves or others, or could accidentally damage the Nest Power Connector.

Disposal, Transportation, & Recycling

Dispose of and transport your device according to local environmental and transportation regulations. Do not improperly transport them or dispose of them in normal household waste. Improper disposal or transport may lead to fire, explosion, and/or other hazards. Do not open, crush, heat above 113 ̊F (45 ̊C), or incinerate. For more information on recycling your device and accessories, visit g.co/HWRecyclingProgram

Environmental Restrictions

To prevent damage to your Nest Power Connector’s parts or internal circuits, do not use or store the device or its accessories in dusty, smoky, damp, or dirty environments, or near magnetic fields.  Keep it away from heat sources and out of direct sunlight. Do not leave your Nest Power Connector inside a vehicle or in places where the temperature may exceed 113° F (45° C), such as on a car dashboard, window sill, near a heating vent, or behind glass that is exposed to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. This may damage the Nest Power Connector. 

Proper Handling and Usage

Follow these guidelines when using or storing your Nest Power Connector:

Operating Temperature

Do not use the Nest Power Connector at ambient temperatures lower than -30°C (-22°F) or higher than 60°C (140°F). If the interior temperature of the device exceeds normal operating temperatures, you may experience the following behaviors while the device tries to regulate its temperature: reduced performance, or device power down. You may not be able to use the device while it regulates its temperature. 

Service & Support

Unauthorized repairs or modifications could result in permanent damage to the device, and may affect your warranty coverage and regulatory authorizations. Devices should only be repaired by Google or a Google authorized service provider. Contact customer service for authorized service. For online help and support, visit g.co/nest/help

If you send your device in for service, you might receive a replacement in place of your original device. Goods presented for repair may be replaced by refurbished goods of the same type rather than being repaired.  Refurbished parts may be used to repair the goods.

Regulatory Information 

Regulatory information, certification, and compliance marks specific to Nest Power Connector can be found on the back of your Nest Power Connector.  

Classification

Purpose of control: Operating control
Construction of control: Independently Mounted Class III 
Surge immunity category: Installation Class 2 or Residential 
Pollution degree: 2 
Type of action: 1 
Rated impulse voltage: 0.33kV 
Temperature for the ball pressure test: 100°C 
ELV limits: 30 V~  

EMC Compliance Statement 

Important: This device has demonstrated Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) compliance under conditions that included the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices. 

Regulatory Information: United States

FCC Regulatory Compliance

Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

  • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
  • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
  • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
  • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Google could void your authority to operate the equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions:

  1. These devices may not cause harmful interference.
  2. These devices must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Model number: GVNZ4 
Product name: Nest Power Connector

Responsible Party
Google LLC
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043
Contact: g.co/nest/contact 

Regulatory Information: Canada

ISED Canada, Class B

This device complies with ICES-003 Class B limits.

Your device complies with ISED license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.

The device for operation in the band 5150–5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems. 

© Google LLC. Google Nest Power Connector, G logo, Google, and related marks and logos are trademarks of Google LLC.

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