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P-8 PRO C POWER CONDITIONER

CONDITIONNEUR D'ALIMENTATION P-8 PRO C / P-8 PRO C ACONDICIONADOR DE ENERGIA

P-8 PRO C OWNER'S MANUAL

P-8 PRO C GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR

P-8 PRO C MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

CLASSIC SERIES OWNER'S MANUAL

SERIE CLASSIQUE GUIDE DE L'UTILISATEUR /SERIE CLASICA MANUAL DEL PROPIETARIO

WHAT KIND OF PLUG IS THIS, ANYWAY?

The AC plug on your new 20 Amp Furman product is a NEMA 5-20P. The blades are oriented perpendicular to each other to distinguish the 20 Amp plug from the more familiar 15 Amp plug, the NEMA 5-15P which has two parallel blades. All products that are rated for 20 Amps must use the perpendicular blade plug to obtain a UL (Underwriters' Laboratory) safety listing. We recognize that using an unfamiliar plug may be an inconvenience to our customers, but this is a matter of public safety.

SO WHERE DO I PLUG IN THE NEMA 5-20P?

Devices with a NEMA 5-20P plug will require a 20 Amp or higher rated circuit. Please notice NEMA 5-20R receptacles have one T-shaped contact that can accept either the horizontal parallel blade or the vertical perpendicular blade. According to the National Electrical Code, if one wishes to utilize loads in excess of 15 Amps, the electrical wiring, circuit breakers, and receptacles must be rated at least 20 Amps. Locations without 20 Amp receptacles should be inspected and upgraded to the proper NEMA specification by a licensed professional. The NEMA 5-20P (Plug) is designed to be used with a NEMA5-20R (Receptacle), pretty simple - right?

IS THERE ANY ALTERNATIVE?

Yes! You may adapt the NEMA 5-20P to a 15 Amp outlet with the intention to draw no more than 12 Amperes continuously. Furman has designed the ADP-1520B in compliance with UL specifications just for this purpose. Please contact your Furman dealer to verify the ADP-1520B is right for your application. In a

business location, a local fire inspector may not allow the use of adaptors deemed noncompliant. The safety listed ADP-1520B would be a worthy consideration in such instances.

15A outlet 20A

outlet

THE ADP-1520B IS UL AND CSA COMPLIANT.

OK, SUPPOSE I USE AN IMPROPER ADAPTER WITH A 15A OUTLET AND THEN I DRAW 20 AMPS ANYWAY. WHAT WILL HAPPEN?

Probably nothing serious, since most commercial and many residential circuits are at least 20 Amps. However, some residences do use 15 Amp circuits; if you attempt to draw more than 12 Amps, the circuit breaker on the ADP-1520B will "trip". In order to avoid this inconvenience, check the electrical service panel, locate and confirm the size of the breaker installed, if the 12A breaker trips reduce the load to below 12 Amperes. Avoid repeated nuisance trips which can result in damaged equipment or in extreme cases fire. Note nuisance trips can be an indication of electrical faults in equipment or the electrical system, yet usually it's due to high current draws

FURMAN P-8 PRO FEATURES

• SMP+ with extreme voltage shutdown
• LiFT (Linear Filtering Technology) with zero ground contamination
  Eight rear panel outlets and one front panel outlet
• BNC connector on the rear panel allows you to attach any standard (12V 0.5 Amp) goose-neck lamp to illuminate the rear of your rack
  2400 Watt rating, with a high in-rush 20 Amp circuit breaker
  Rugged road-worthy steel chassis
• 10 foot power cord with NEMA 5-20P plug
• Three year limited warranty

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Furman P-8 PRO C Power Conditioner and Congratulations on your choice. The P-8 PRO C features Furman's venerable 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 worlds most advanced and comprehensive transient voltage surge suppressor / conditioner.

SMP+ (SERIES MULTI-STAGE PROTECTION PLUS)

Furman's SMP + surge suppression virtually eliminates service calls. Traditional surge suppression circuits "sacrifice" themselves when exposed to multiple transient voltage spikes, requiring the dismantling of your system, and repair of your surge suppressor. Not so with SMP + . With Furman's SMP + , damaging transient voltages are safely absorbed, clamped, and dissipated. Unique to Furman's SMP + is its clamping voltage level. While other designs offer clamping voltages that are well above 330 Vpk, Furman's SMP + clamps at 188 Vpk, (133 VAC RMS). This level of protection is only available with Furman's SMP + technology. Additionally, Furman's trusted over-voltage circuitry protects against frequent and 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 filters/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 contaminating 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 P-8 PRO C 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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1. Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your P-8 PRO C unit. Retain these instructions for future reference.

2. Your P-8 PRO C unit should not be used near water – for example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc.

3. Do not place your P-8 PRO C unit near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.

4. The P-8 PRO C should only be connected to a 120 VAC, 50 / 60Hz 20 Amp grounded electrical outlet. Do not defeat the ground or change the polarization of the 20 Amp power plug.

5. Route the power cord 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 P-8 PRO C unit. To prevent risk of fire or injury, damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately.

6. Clean your P-8 PRO C with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Never pour or spray liquid on or into the unit.

7. Your P-8 PRO C should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

8. The power supply cord or the plug has been frayed, kinked, or cut.

9. Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit.
10. The unit has been exposed to rain or other moisture.
    The unit does not appear to operate normally.
11. The "Protection OK" indicator is not lit.

12. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure has been damaged.

13. Your P-8 PRO C 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.

14. Do not attempt to service your P-8 PRO C beyond what is described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Rear Rack Lights:

The P-8 PRO C features a rear mounted BNC jack that accepts any standard (12V 0.5 Amp) goose-neck lamp for rear rack illumination. 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 side of the front panel.

Magnetic Circuit Breaker:

The P-8 PRO C has a magnetic circuit breaker / power switch for the front and rear outlets. This 20 Amp magnetic circuit breaker switch is fast-acting, but also specifically designed to stand up to the enormous high inrush current demands of many Power Amplifiers. Additionally, the breaker is recessed to protect it from accidental power operation.

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 P-8 PRO C 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 suddenly that voltage exceeds 135V, the unit will shut off power to the outlets and the Extreme Voltage LED will light.

Note: The EVS circuit latches on when triggered. If the main power is above the high voltage cutoff and has caused the unit to remove power from its outlets, the unit will not restore power until the operator manually turns the unit off, then on again. If the EVS protection has triggered, please verify that the line voltage has returned to normal conditions before turning the unit back on.

PROTECTION OK Indicator:

Although the Furman SMP circuit virtually assures protection from transient voltage spikes and surges, nature has a way of occasionally creating electrical forces that are beyond the capabilities of any Surge Protection Device to absorb without sustaining some degree of damage. In the rare instance where damage occurs, the green "PROTECTION OK" LED indicator located on your front panel will either dim or extinguish. If this happens some level of protection from voltage surges will remain, but your P-8 PRO C's clamping voltage rating will have been compromised. The unit must be returned to Furman Sound, or an authorized Furman Service center for repair.

TROUBLESHOOTING 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: Reduce the load by unplugging at least one piece of equipment from the unit, reset the breaker/ power 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 unit 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 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, causing power to the unit's outlets to be shut down.

Action needed: Correct the line voltage and then turn the unit on. Consider installing a Furman voltage regulator if this is a common occurrence.

DEFINITIONS:

SPIKE:

A spike is pulse of energy on the power line and can have voltages in excess of 6000 volts. Though they are usually of very short duration, the energy they contain can be considerable and 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 SMP (Series Multi-Stage Protection) circuitry 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 60Hz AC line, it can be effectively reduced through use of low-pass filtering.

THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

PLEASE SAVE YOUR SALES RECEIPT! The receipt is your proof of purchase and confirms the product was purchased at an authorized Furman dealer. It will need to be submitted to Furman in order to process any warranty claims.

Furman, a brand of Core Brands LLC., warrants its P-8 PRO C- (the "Product") as follows:

Furman 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. If the product does not conform to this Limited Warranty during the warranty period (as herein above specified), purchaser shall notify Furman of the claimed defects by calling 800-472-5555 or via email ([e-mail]). If the defects are of such type and nature as to be covered by this warranty, Furman shall authorize purchaser to return the product to Furman. Warranty claims MUST be accompanied by a copy of the original purchase invoice or receipt showing the purchase date. Shipping charges to Furman must be prepaid by the purchaser of the product. Furman shall, at its own expense, furnish a replacement product or, at Furman's option, repair the defective product. Return shipping charges back to purchaser will be paid by Furman.

THE FOREGOING IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTYES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED

WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Furman does not warrant against damages or defects arising out of improper use or abnormal handling of the product, or against defects or damages arising from improper installation. This warranty shall be cancelable by Furman at its sole discretion if the product is modified in any way without written authorization from Furman or Core Brands LLC. This warranty also does not apply to products upon which repairs have been affected or attempted by persons other than pursuant to written authorization by Furman or Core Brands LLC.

THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE. The sole and exclusive obligation of Furman shall be to repair or replace the defective product in the manner and for the period provided above. Furman 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 Furman be liable for incidental, special, or consequential damages. This Limited Warranty states the entire obligation of Furman 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

NOTE: All equipment being returned for repair must have an RMA (Return Materials Authorization) number. To receive an RMA number, please contact Furman Technical Services at [e-mail] or call, [phone], between the hours of 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., U.S. Pacific Time. In order to issue an RMA number, Furman will require the Model and Serial Number of the product, your name, address, phone number, and a brief description of the problem. An email address, if available, will be helpful in expediting your RMA. If the unit is being returned for warranty service, further information may be required to substantiate the warranty status.

Please be sure that your RMA product it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment. We suggest that you retain and use the original packaging to ship RMA materials for servicing. Furman assumes no liability for damages that occur during shipment. The RMA number should be prominently displayed on the shipping label or outside of the package. Please enclose a note with the RMA number, the Serial Number, your name, address, phone number and a brief description of the problem - failure to do so may delay diagnosis and repair

Furman Sound and Core Brands LLC. reserve the right to repackage and return repaired items using packaging materials deemed appropriate and suitable to for safe transit. Customer supplied materials, such as blankets, bubble wrap, packaging foam, and the like may be discarded if not suitable for shipment. Additionally, professional containers such as Road/Flight Cases may be shipped back separately at the owner's expense if Furman Technical Services determines that the Road / Flight Case is unsuitable for the safe return of the RMA Materials.

Units under warranty shall be returned free of charge as stated in the Limited Warranty section of this manual. If you have any questions, please contact Furman Technical Services between 6 a.m. and 4 p.m., U.S. Pacific Time, [phone], or via email [e-mail]

CAUTION! WARRANTY LIMITATION FOR INTERNET PURCHASERS

Furman products purchased through the Internet do not carry a valid Product Warranty unless purchased from an Authorized Furman Internet Dealer and the original factory serial numbers are intact (they must not have been removed, defaced or replaced in any way). Purchasing from an Authorized Furman Internet Dealer insures that the product was intended for consumer use, has passed all quality inspections and is safe. Buying through auction sites or unauthorized dealers may result in the purchase of salvaged, failed and/or products not intended for use in the US. In addition, Authorized Furman Internet Dealers have demonstrated sufficient expertise to insure warranty compliant installations. For a list of Authorized Furman Internet Dealers go to www.furmansound.com

SPECIFICATIONS:

CURRENT RATING:

20 Amps

OPERATING VOLTAGE:

90 to 140 VAC

FREQUENCY:

50/60Hz

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)

MAXIMUM SURGE CURRENT:

6,500 Amps

NOISE ATTENUATION (TRANSVERSE MODE):

10 dB @ 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× 19''W× 10.5''D.

Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg).

Construction: Steel chassis, .125" brushed

and black anodized aluminum front panel;

glass epoxy printed circuit boards

OPERATING TEMPERATURE RANGE:

0^ (32^) to 40^ (104^)

Make sure to pick up one of Furman's goose-neck lights - the perfect accessory for your P-8 PRO C unit. GN-LED GN-I

P-8 PRO C FRONT PANEL

Convenience Outlet
Status indicators

P-8 PRO C REAR PANEL

Wall wart spacing for

large transformers

BNC Lamp Connector

10 ft. 12 gauge power cable
BNC Lamp Power SwitchIsolated ac outlet ban

QUEL TYPE DE PRESE EST PRESENT, DE TOUTE FAÇON?

AU FIL TENSION D'ARRÉT:

140 VAC GENÉRALEMENT

TRANSITOIRE MODES DE PROTECTION:

LIGNE A NEUTRE, FUITE A LA TERRE ZERO

1.75 "H X 19" W X 10.5 "D.

POIDS: 11 LBS (5 KG)

CONSTRUCTION: CHASSIS EN ACIER, .125

"BROSSE ET LE PANNEAU AVANT EN ALUMINIUM

ANODISE NOIR, VERRE EPOXY CARTES DE CIRCUITS IMPRIMÉS

TEMPERATURE DE FONCTIONNEMENT:

0^ (32°F) 40^ (104°F)

TAUX D'HUMIDITE:

<90% HR

CONSOMMATION D'ENERGIE:

12 WATTS

SECURITE LISTES D'AGENCE:

CSA UL1449

ASSUREZ-VOUS DE PRENDRE L'UNE DES LUMIÈRES

D'OIE DU COU DE FURMAN - L'ACCESSIONE PARFAIT

POUR VOTRE UNITE DE P-8 PRO C. GN-LED GN-I

PANEL P-8 PRO C AVANT