Furman Sound PL-PRO DE II EN - Manual (Page 4)

THE FURMAN MERIT SERIES THE FURMAN MERIT SERIES
F E A T U R E S
M-10
The M-10 power distributor is a convenient way
to power your rack. It provides 10 outlets on its
rear panel and carries a 15 amp rating with a
circuit breaker.
M-8
The M-8 power conditioner provides 9 switched
outlets for powering equipment. It not only
protects anything plugged into it from spikes
and surges, but also has a built in AC noise
filter to rid the system of RFI / EMI interference.
This allows equipment to function better and
last longer.
M-8L
In addition to features of the M-8, the M-8L
features incandescent rack lights. A dimmer
control for the rack lights allows the user to
adjust the level of illumination or simply switch
the lights off. The M-8L has a master switch for
all outlets that glows red when the power is on.
The front-panel circuit breaker can be quickly
and easily reset should the unit be overloaded.
The M-8L also features 5.5 feet of 14 gauge
heavy-duty power cable.
M-8D
In addition to all the features of the M-8 and
M-8L, the M-8D offers a laboratory precision
digital meter that displays incoming voltage in 1-
volt steps. The voltmeter’s accuracy is ±2 volts.
The M-8D has a master switch for all outlets
that glows red when the power is on. The front-
panel circuit breaker can be quickly and easily
reset should the unit be overloaded. The M-8D
also features 5.5 feet of 14 gauge heavy-duty
power cable.
O P E R AT I O N
Retractable Rack Lights and Dimmer Control:
The M-8L and M-8D utilize 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
racklight’s switch to off to better maximize the
life of the bulbs.
Digital Voltmeter: (M-8D)
Furman’s digital voltmeter continually
measures incoming voltages within a typical
tolerance of +/-2VAC. It should be noted
that the voltage reading is incoming. No
adjustment should be necessary on these
units.
NOTE: The Merit Series units do not
compensate for 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 may
benefit from the use of one of Furman’s AC
Line Voltage Regulators.
On/Off Rocker Switch:
This 15 amp capacity power switch is
specifically designed to stand up to the
enormous high inrush current demands of
many Power Amplifiers. Additionally, the semi-
transparent rocker lights when switched to the
“ON” position.
T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G G U I D E
1.) Symptom: No power to the AC outlets.
Possible Cause: Circuit breaker has tripped
due to excessive load.
Action Needed: Remove one piece of
equipment from the Merit Series unit, and push
the square re-set tab into the Circuit breaker
bezel.
3
2.) Symptom: No power to the AC outlets,
Possible Cause: Either the AC outlet to which
your Merit Series device is connected has
no AC voltage present, or the unit has been
subjected to a sustained voltage in excess of
400 Volts.
Action Needed: Plug the Merit Series unit into
an AC receptacle where AC voltage is present.
If the problem persists, the protection circuit
may be damaged, and require factory service.
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 Merit Series to provide safe
voltage levels to protect your equipment.
RFI/EMI INTERFERENCE: Noise from RFI
(Radio Frequency Interference) 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.
ONE YEAR LIMITED
WARRANTY
Furman Sound, Inc., having its principal place
of business at 1997 South McDowell Blvd.,
Petaluma, CA 94954 (“Manufacturer”) warrants
its Merit Series (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 one
year 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 by 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
4