Furman Sound PL-8 User's Manual
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1. PURIFY YOUR POWER the 20 amp a series Il Professional Power Conditioners ON OFF SMP E SERIES Mi Spe E 4 SIF NM A N o u LINEAR AC POWER CONDITIONER OK VOLTAGE REAR LAMP SN SWITCHED OTET j POWER FURMAN INEAR AC POWER CONDITIONER POWER P3 Pao CIL PLL Ce3 Puao CILI P 8 PRO Series Il Features e SMP with Extreme Voltage Shutdown e LIFT Linear Filtering Technology with zero ground contamination e Eight rear panel outlets and one front panel outlet e BNC connector on the rear panel allows attachment of an optional gooseneck lamp to illuminate the rear of your rack e 20 amp rating with circuit breaker e Three year limited warranty PL 8 PRO Series ll Additional Features e Two retractable long life low heat LED light fixtures with dimmer control for rack illumination INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing a Furman Pro Series ll Power Conditioner and Congratulations on your choice The Pro Series Il power conditioners feature Furman s revolutionary Series Multi Stage Protection Plus SMP circuit as well as our exclusive Linear Filtering Technology LIFT Together these technologies comprise what is without question the world s most advanced and comprehensive transient voltage surge suppressor conditioner SMP Series Plus Furman s SMP surge suppression virtually eliminates service calls Traditional surge Suppression circuits sacrifice themse2. Volts Action Needed Plug the Series Il unit into an AC receptacle where AC voltage is present If the problem persists the protection circuit may be damaged and require factory service 3 Symptom Extreme Voltage indicator lit Possible Cause Input voltage is above 135 140 volts 270 280 volts E version causing power to the units outlets to be shut down Additionally if the voltage is below 85 90 volts at turn on the unit will not allow AC voltage to reach the outlets Action Needed Correct the line voltage then turn the unit on Consider installing a Furman voltage regulator DEFINITIONS SPIKE This is a pulse of energy on the power line Spikes can have voltages as high as 6000 volts Though they are usually of very short duration the energy they contain can be considerable enough to damage sensitive solid state components in audio and computer equipment Spikes can also foul switch contacts and degrade wiring insulation They are an unavoidable component of electric power They are caused unpredictably by electric motors switching on or off on the premises or outside utility company maintenance operations lightning strikes and other factors Spikes also called surges or transients are absorbed by special components in the series Il Series Multi Stage Protection Plus circuitry to provide safe voltage levels to protect your equipment RFI EMI INTERFERENCE Noise from RFI Radio Frequency Inte
3. must have a Return Authorization RA Number To get an RA Number please call the Furman Service Department 707 763 1010 ext 121 Please display your RA Number prominently on the front of all packages ON OFF Guri 20 AMPS SERIES MULTISTAGE PROTECTION FURM Zi N LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY thal Bi LINEAR AC POWER CONDITIONER mekek p SE PES P 8 PRO SERIES II L j Rear light switch Protection OK Switched Outlet Power Switch amp Extreme Voltage LED s Dimmer control for PL 8 Pro front rack lights eS ON OFF gt gt SERIES MULTISTAGE PROTECTION FURMAN P e o LINEAR AC POWER CONDITIONER PROTE TION EXTI EME ot VOL AGE PL 8 PRO SERIES li REAR L MP DIMMER SWITCHED C UTLET POWER Switched Outlet 20 AMPS Rear light switch Protection OK Power Switch amp LED Rack Lights Extreme Voltage LED s Rear of both DIGITAL E COMPONENTS MADE IN Analog Outlets Digital Outlets BNC connector for optional gooseneck light Make sure to pick up one of Furman s goosneck lights the perfect accesory for your Series II unit SPECIFICATIONS Current rating 20 amps Operating Voltage 90 to 140 VAC Over Voltage Shutdown 140 VAC typically Spike Protection Modes Line to neutral zero ground leakage Spike Clamping Voltage 188 Vpk 3 000 amps 133 VAC RMS Response time 1 nanosecond Maximum surge current 6 500 amps Noise attenuation 10 d
4. B 10 kHz 40 dB 100 kHz 100 dB 10 MHz Linear attenuation curve from 0 05 100 ohms line impedance Mechanical Dimensions 1 75 H x 19 W x 10 5 D Weight 11 lbs 5 kg Construction Steel chassis 125 brushed and black anod ized aluminum front panel glass epoxy printed circuit boards Power Consumption 12 watts Safety Agency Listings CE NRTL C FURMAN Furman Sound LLC 1997 South McDowell Blvd Petaluma California 94954 6919 USA Phone 707 763 1010 Fax 707 763 1310 Web www furmansound com 031706 A E mail info furmansound com
5. ating the equipment ground Furman s SMP with LIFT takes another approach ensuring optimal performance through linear filtering and no leakage to ground SAFETY INFORMATION To obtain best results from your Furman Series Il Power Conditioner please read this manual carefully before using WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical shock do not expose this equipment to rain or moisture Dangerous high voltages are present inside the enclosure Do not remove the covers Refer servicing to qualified personnel only The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of un insulated dangerous voltage within the product s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read prior to installation 1 Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your Series Il unit Retain these instructions for future reference 2 The unit should not be used near water for example near a bathtub washbowl kitchen sink laundry tub in a wet basement near a swimming pool etc 3 Do not place your unit near heat sources such as radiators heat registers stoves or other appliances that produce heat 4 The units should only be connected to a 120 VAC 60Hz 20 amp grounded electrical outlet Do not defeat the ground or change polarization of the power plug 5 Route the power cor
6. d and other cables so that they are not likely to be walked on tripped over or stressed Pay particular attention to the condition of the cords and cables at the plugs and the point where they exit your Pro Series Il unit To prevent risk of fire or injury damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately 6 Clean your Series II unit with a damp cloth only Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners Never pour liquid on or into the unit 7 Your Pro Series Il unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when e The power supply cord or the plug has been frayed kinked or cut e Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit e The unit has been exposed to rain or other moisture e The unit does not appear to operate normally e The Protection OK indicator is not lit e The unit has been dropped or the enclosure has been damaged e The retractable LED lights have failed not applicable to the P8 PRO II 8 Your Pro Series II unit requires that a safety ground be present for proper operation Any attempt to operate the unit without a safety ground is considered improper operation and could invalidate the warranty 9 Do not attempt to service your Pro Series II unit beyond what is described in this manual All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel ADDITIONAL FEATURES PL 8 Pro Series II The PL 8 PRO II features LED rack lights which produce virtually no h
7. eat and provide an extremely long life soan A dimmer control for the rack lights allows the user to adjust the level of illumination or simply switch the lights off Arear mounted BNC jack accepts any standard 12VAC 0 5 amp gooseneck lamp for rear rack illumination OPERATION Retractable Rack Lights Rear Panel Lamp and Dimmer Control The PL 8 Pro II utilizes a 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 counterclockwise to decrease brightness When the lights are not in use we recommend turning the dimmer fully counterclockwise to maximize the life of the LED s however this is not absolutely necessary Whether the light tubes are retracted or flush with the front panel there will be no appreciable heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the efficiency of our full light spectrum LED s The Series II s front panel LED lamps must be replaced by qualified Furman service personnel Both units feature a rear rack BNC socket which will accept any 12 VAC 0 5A gooseneck lamp assembly such as the Furman GN LED or GN l1 Simply slide the BNC plug over the socket and rotate clockwise until the connector snaps into the locked position The rear rack lamp can be powered on or off with the rear light power switch located on the far left of the front panel On Off Circuit Breaker This 20 a
8. ection from transient voltage spikes and surges nature has a way of occasionally creating electrical forces that are beyond the capabilities of any TVSS device to absorb without some degree of damage In the rare instance that this occurs the green Protection OK LED indicator located on your front panel will dim If this happens some level of protection from voltage surges will remain but the Furman s clamping voltage rating will be compromised The unit must be returned to Furman Sound or an authorized Furman Service center for repair NOTE If the mains power is above the high cutoff voltage and has caused the unit to remove power from its outlets it cannot restore power without the operator manually turning the unit off then on again Avoid turning the unit back on without first checking the source of the problem and perhaps changing the AC source TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1 Symptom No power to the AC outlets Possible Cause Circuit breaker switch has tripped to the off position due to excessive load Action Needed Remove one piece of equipment from the Series II unit open the hinged switch breaker cover and reset the switch to the on position 2 Symptom No power to the AC outlets Protection OK indicator is not lit Possible Cause Either the AC outlet to which your Series Il device is connected has no AC voltage present or the unit has been subjected to a sustained voltage in excess of 400
9. h repairs have been affected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization by Manufacturer THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE The sole and exclusive obligation of Manufacturer shall be to repair or replace the defective Product in the manner and for the period provided above Manufacturer shall not have any other obligation with respect to the Products or any part thereof whether based on contract tort strict liability or otherwise Under no circumstances whether based on this Limited Warranty or otherwise shall Manufacturer be liable for incidental special or consequential damages Manufacturer s employees or representatives ORAL OR OTHER WRITTEN STATEMENTS DO NOT CONSTITUTE WARRANTIES shall not be relied upon by Purchaser and are not a part of the contract for sale or this limited warranty This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Manufacturer with respect to the Product If any part of this Limited Warranty is determined to be void or illegal the remainder shall remain in full force and effect SERVICE Before returning any equipment for repair please be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment and that it is insured We suggest that you save the original packaging and use it to ship the product for servicing Also please enclose a note giving your name address phone number and a description of the problem NOTE All equipment being returned for repair
10. lves when exposed to multiple transient voltage spikes requiring the dismantling of your Multi Stage Protection system and repair of your surge suppressor Not so with SMP With Furman s SMP damaging transient voltages are safely absorbed clamped and dissipated No sacrificed parts no service calls no down time Unique to Furman s SMP is its unparalleled clamping voltage While other designs offer clamping voltages that are well above 330 Vpk Furman s SMP clamps at 188 Vpk 133 VAC RMS This unprecedented level of protection is only available with Furman s SMP technology Additionally Furmans trusted over voltage circuitry protects against all too frequent accidental connections to 208 or 240 VAC by shutting off the incoming power until the over voltage condition is corrected LIFT Linear Filtering Technology Unfortunately traditional AC filter conditioners have been designed for unrealistic laboratory conditions Prior technologies whether multiple pole filter or conventional series mode could actually harm audio and video performance more than they help due to the resonant peaking of their antiquated non linear designs Under certain conditions these designs can actually add more than 10 dB of noise to the incoming AC line Worse still lost digital data the need to re boot digital pre sets or destroyed digital converters are frequently caused by excessive voltage spikes and AC noise contamin
11. mp capacity magnetic circuit breaker switch is specifically designed to stand up to the enormous high inrush current demands of many Power Amplifiers Additionally the switch is shielded from accidental power disconnection with a hinged cover Extreme Voltage Shutdown EVS Indicator This LED is normally off It monitors a hazard common in the entertainment industry wiring faults for example accidental connection to 220VAC where 120VAC is expected or an open neutral from a 208 or 240VAC feed The Series Il SMP circuit senses voltages that are so high that operation would be impossible and shuts the power down before damage can occur Upon initially applying power to these units the Extreme Voltage indicator LED will light if the input voltage is above the extreme voltage cutoff and power will not be applied to the unit s outlets If the unit has been operating with an acceptable input voltage and subsequently that voltage exceeds 135V it will shut off power to the outlet and the Extreme Voltage LED will light NOTE The P8 Pro Il and PL 8 Pro II do not compensate for extremely high or low line voltage If you frequently move your rack to different locations derive power from generators use long extension cords travel internationally or are in an area prone to brownouts you should use of one of Furman s AC Line Voltage Regulators Protection OK Indicator Although the Furman SMP circuit assures virtually prot
12. rference or EMI Electro Magnetic Interference involves lower voltages and less energy than is found in spikes but it is continuous rather than transient in nature It is not likely to cause damage but it can certainly be annoying producing static in audio circuits snow on video screens or garbled data in computers Noise can be introduced into AC lines by nearby radio transmitters certain kinds of lighting electric motors and other sources Because noise occurs at higher frequencies than the 50 or 60 Hz AC line it can be effectively reduced through use of low pass filtering THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY Furman Sound Inc having its principal place of business at 1997 South McDowell Blvd Petaluma CA 94954 Manufacturer warrants its P8 Pro and PL 8 Pro Series Il Power Conditioners the Product as follows Manufacturer warrants to the original Purchaser of the Product that the Product sold hereunder will be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from the date of purchase The Purchaser of the product is allowed fifteen days from the date of purchase to complete warranty registration by mail or on line at the Furman website If the Product does not conform to this Limited Warranty during the warranty period as herein above specified Purchaser shall notify Manufacturer in writing of the claimed defects If the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered b
13. y this warranty Manufacturer shall authorize Purchaser to return the Product to the Furman factory or to an authorized Furman repair location Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice showing the purchase date this is not necessary if the Warranty Registration was completed either via the mailed in warranty card or on line website registration Shipping charges to the Furman factory or to an authorized repair location must be prepaid by the Purchaser of the product Manufacturer shall at its own expense furnish a replacement Product or at Manufacturer s option repair the defective Product Return shipping charges back to Purchaser will be paid by Manufacturer THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Manufacturer does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper or abnormal use of handling of the Product against defects or damages arising from improper installation against defects in products or components not manufactured by Manufacturer or against damages resulting from such non Manufacturer made products or components This warranty shall be cancelable by Manufacturer at its sole discretion if the product is modified in any way without written authorization from Furman Sound This warranty also does not apply to Products upon whic
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