Furman Sound Elite-16 PF E manual

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 2 - F ea tures Power Factor correction provides surplus current for power-starved ampliers Linear Filtering T echnology (LiFT) for unequaled audio / video clarity Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus (SMP+) for virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression Zero ground contamination circuitry protects critical digital compo[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 3 - I ntroductIon 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 Elite-16 Power Factor’s technology and its unique implementation are revolutionary and without peer . The[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 4 - I nst alla tIon : u np ackIng Before unpacking your unit, inspect the carton for any obvious severe damage to the box and internal protective materials. If internal damage is likely , contact the carrier who delivered the unit before proceeding with unpacking. If, after unpacking, shipping damage is evident, contact the c[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 5 - E does not produce any appreciable heat under standard use. The Elite-16 PF E may also be rack mounted in a standard 19” (48.26 cm) rack by attaching the Elite-16 PF E rack ears. These rack ears (contained within the plastic rack kit package) mount ush with the back portion of the Elite-16 PF E’s front panel. They [...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 6 - continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 2900 - 3500 Watts per Elite-16 PF E 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-16 PF E will have an ef[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 7 - 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 . d ImmIng the p rotectIon ok F ront p anel I ndIca tor Some installations will require pla[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 8 - W arranty Furman Sound, LLC. warrants to the original purchaser of this product, the Furman Elite-16 PF E, that the product 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 fteen days from the date of purchase to complet[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 9 - 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 ood, e[...]

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    Elite-16 PF E Manual - 10 - elIte-16 pF e specIFIca tIons ac c urrent c ap acIty : Input - 16 Amp capacity required Output - 13-16 Amps RMS (maximum, all outlets combined - continuous) l Inear n oIse a ttenua tIon : T ransverse (Differential) Mode: >40 dB from 5Khz. - 100 kHz. >80 dB from 100 Khz. – 1GHz. (Linear attenuation curve from 0.05[...]

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    Furman Sound, LLC. 1690 Corporate Circle Petaluma, California 94954-6919 USA Phone: 707-763-1010 Fax: 707-763-1310 Web: www .furmansound.com E-mail: info@furmansound.com 0512.21-B[...]