User manual FURMAN ELITE15PF

[. . . ] ELITE 15 PF OWNER'S MANUAL ELITE 15 PF OWNER'S MANUAL The E l i t e 1 5 P F F e a t u r e s · Power Factor correction provides surplus current for power-starved amplifiers · Linear Filtering Technology for unequaled audio / video clarity · Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus for vir tually maintenance -free AC surge suppression · Zero ground contamination circuitr y protects critical digital components · Ultrasonic filtering isolates digital and video circuits from analog components · Retractable LED lamps illuminate a cabinet or rack full of equipment · Detachable surge suppression module for telco and cable / satellite connectors 1 ELITE 15 PF OWNER'S MANUAL Introduction For over 30 years, Furman has pioneered the development of AC power products for the most demanding audio, video, and broadcast professionals. Though the need for pristine AC power is nothing new, the Elite15 Power Factor's technology and its unique implementation are revolutionary and without peer. The extreme AC demands encountered in the professional audio/video arena have required technological developments far in excess of typical home theater/audiophile power products. In studios, live sound, and broadcast facilities, breakdown is unacceptable. [. . . ] Though the Elite-15 PF was designed for steady 15 Amp operation, 4 Connection: AC Cable Routing Once the Elite-15 PF is placed, its AC cord's female end must be plugged into the male IEC connector located on the lower left hand side of the rear panel (when facing the rear panel). Next the male Edison plug must be connected to an appropriate socket (see current rating recommendation above). Connecting Components to the Digital Video Component AC Outlet Banks The Elite-15 PF's four "Digital - Video Component AC Outlets" should be employed for critical video components such as DVD players, projectors, plasma, or LCD video screens. When employing the Elite-15 PF for a 2-channel audio system, a pre-amplifier and or CD player would be ideally suited for these outlets. Connecting Components to the Linear Filtering Power Banks The Elite-15 PF's four rear panel and one front panel "Linear Filtering Power Outlets" should ELITE 15 PF OWNER'S MANUAL and peak current demands many times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 1400 - 1750 Watts per Elite-15 PF employed. The RMS current available before the circuit breaker trips varies due to what is referred to as a vector load. Simply put, the type of power supplies or electronic circuits connected to the Elite-15 PF will have an effect on its circuit breakers perceived current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefits of power factor correction far outweigh the small reduction in continuous current draw, this must be accounted for when constructing a large system with high current demands. The total continuous current draw of most electronic components is typically listed in Watts by their AC input cord or AC connector. Watt ratings are simply added to determine the total system RMS current draw. It should also be noted that the Elite-15 PF's power correction circuitry has no actual effect on the power drawn from your utilities' power meter. The Elite-15 PF draws a mere 8. 5 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times. Retractable Front Panel Lights and Dimmer Control The Elite-15 PF includes a front panel mounted dimmer control for the two retractable front panel light tubes. The dimmer knob controls the brightness of both light fixtures. Turn it clockwise to increase brightness; turn it counter-clockwise to decrease brightness. When the lights tubes are fully inserted flush to the front panel, the light circuit is turned off via an internal micro-switch. Whether the light tubes are retracted or nearly flush with the front panel, there will be no appreciable 5 heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the efficiency of our full light spectrum LED's. Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time When power is first applied to the Elite-15 PF, (the front panel breaker- power toggle must be switched to the "on" position) the Soft Start feature is activated. There is an audible "clack" when the Elite-15 PF is first turned on or off. This sound is produced by the Soft Start circuit's 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. There is virtually nothing in the Elite-15 PF's construction, design, or componentry to wear over the life time of the product, and there is no power draw from your electric service meter aside from the LED power indicator, lamps, and relay circuits. For this reason the Elite-15 PF may be left with its power engaged permanently at a cost of pennies per month. [. . . ] All Furman Surge Protectors must be plugged directly into a properly wired AC power line with a protective ground and must not be "daisy-chained" together in serial fashion with other power strips, UPS's, other surge protectors, three-to-two-prong adapters, or extension cords. Any such installation voids this warranty. The Furman warranty only protects against damage to properly connected equipment where Furman has determined, at its sole discretion, that the damage resulted from an Occurrence and does not protect against acts of God (other than lightning) such as flood, earthquake, war, terrorism, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low-voltage disturbances (i. e. brownouts or sags), nonauthorized program, or system equipment modification or alteration. [. . . ]