Furman AC-120 E, AC-215 User Manual
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Furman AC-215 / AC-210 E Power
Conditioner. For over 32 years, Furman has pioneered the development
and manufacturing of AC power products for the most demanding
audio, video, and broadcast professionals. Furman’s Series Multi-Stage
Protection Plus (SMP+) delivers the purest AC power and the most
comprehensive protection available – going far beyond what is found in
traditional surge strips.
Today’s power grid typically experiences numerous electrical surges and
spikes on a daily basis. At best, these irregularities can degrade your
equipment’s performance; at worst, they can severely damage individual
components or your entire system. Furman’s SMP+ circuit offers the
highest degree of protection available.
The AC-215 / AC-210 E is specically designed for today’s diverse
power purication applications. This compact unit can be mounted
behind a projector; LCD or plasma screen; inside of a rack; on a wall
or a ceiling; or any other location where discrete power conditioning
is needed. Its compact, streamlined design integrates easily into any
system, and the included brackets allow you to mount it inconspicuously.
Features
• Advanced Linear Filtering Technology for unequalled audio/video
clarity
• Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus for AC surge protection with
Extreme Voltage Shutdown and a TVZ MOV offers the highest
amount of protection available for your equipment
• Zero ground contamination circuitry protects critical video circuits
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• Compact chassis design easily attaches to any at screen
television mount with included hardware
Safety Information
To obtain best results from your Furman AC-215 / AC-210 E Power
Conditioner, please be sure to 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. There are no user serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualied personnel only. The lightning
ash with an arrowhead symbol, (within an equilateral triangle) is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated dangerous
voltage within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufcient
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.
Important Safety Instructions
1. Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before
installing your unit. Retain these instructions for future reference.
2. Your 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 unit should only be connected to a 120 VAC, 60Hz, 15 Amp [230
VAC and10 Amp for the AC-210 E] grounded electrical outlet. Do not
defeat the ground or change polarization of the 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
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condition of the cords and cables at the plugs, and the point where they
exit your unit. To prevent risk of re or injury, damaged cords and cables
should be replaced immediately.
6. Clean your unit with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or
abrasive cleaners. Never pour liquid on or into the unit.
7. Your unit should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
• The power supply cord or the plug has been frayed,
kinked, or cut.
• Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit.
• The unit has been exposed to rain or other moisture.
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
• The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
8. Your 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 yourunit beyond what is described in
this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qualied service
personnel.
Overview
While the AC power delivered by today’s overworked and outdated
power grid may be adequate for typical lighting and consumer products,
it is well below the level of quality needed for connecting sensitive audio
and video equipment. With the average investment in home theater
equipment steadily rising, it’s more important than ever to purify or clean
your incoming AC power.
Furman’s Series Multi-Stage Protection Plus (SMP+) circuitry
incorporates Linear Filtering Technology (LiFT) to insure that at screen
televisions, projectors, processors, and other sensitive audio/video
components are fed linearly-ltered AC power. This dramatically
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reduces noise, ensuring consistent, peak performance from your
equipment. The result is better performance, a better quality picture, and
less wear on your components.
Another feature unique to Furman’s SMP+ circuit is automatic Extreme
Voltage Shutdown (EVS) with a TVZ MOV. Extreme voltages are
statistically the most common, damaging AC event. The Extreme
Voltage Shutdown circuit automatically turns off the AC-215 / AC-210
E when it is fed 137 volts [270VAC for the AC-210 E or 260VAC for the
AC-210 E UK] or higher, protecting itself and connected equipment
from the extreme voltage. Only Furman offers this advanced degree of
protection.
INDICATORS
Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator
The AC Series SMP+ circuit senses voltages that are high enough to
cause damage to your components, and shuts the power down before
damage can occur.
The Extreme Voltage Shutdown LED is normally off. If an input voltage
in excess of 137VAC [270VAC for the AC-210 E or 260VAC for the
AC-210 E UK] is sensed, either on initial power-up or during normal
operation, the AC-215 / AC-210 E will shut off power and this indicator
will light.
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 rst checking the source of the
problem, and perhaps changing the AC source.
Protection OK Indicator
Although the Furman SMP+ circuit assures protection from transient
voltage spikes and surges, nature has a way of occasionally creating
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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 turn off. 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.
Troubleshooting
Symptom: No power to the AC outlets.
Possible Cause: Circuit breaker has tripped due to excessive load.
Action Needed: Unplug one piece of equipment from the
AC-215 / AC-210 E, and push the re-set tab into the circuit
breaker bezel.
Symptom: No power to the AC outlets, even after the circuit breaker
has been re-set.
Possible Cause: Protection devices are damaged.
Action Needed: Contact the Furman Service Department
at 707-763-1010.
Installation
The AC-215 / AC-210 E can be conveniently and inconspicuously
mounted within an equipment rack or on the rear panel of your video
display, using the included brackets.
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Refer to the illustrations below for instructions.
The brackets can be positioned facing in or out as shown to best allow for
different types of installations.
Warranty
Furman Sound, LLC. warrants to the original purchaser of this product,
the Furman AC-215 or AC-210E, 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 complete warranty registration by mail or
on-line at the Furman website. If the purchaser fails to complete the
aforementioned registration, the warranty period will be reduced to one
year from the date of purchase.
If the product does not conform to this Limited Warranty during the
warranty period (as herein above specied), purchaser shall notify
Furman in writing of the claimed defects. If the defects are of such
type and nature as to be covered by this warranty, Furman shall
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authorize the 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 by mailing in the completed warranty card or
by registering on-line at the Furman website. Shipping charges to the
Furman factory or to an authorized repair location 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.
CONNECTED EQUIPMENT WARRANTY: Furman Sound’s Connected
Equipment Warranty covers equipment that is damaged by transient
voltage (an “Occurrence”) while properly connected through the Furman
AC-215 or AC-210E to a properly wired AC power line with a protective
ground in an indoor location. Furman’s Connected Equipment Warranty
is limited to the amount of the deductible on the Purchaser’s personal
property insurance policy up to $500.00. In order to make a claim for
this Connected Equipment Warranty, the Purchaser must forward a copy
of his/her personal property insurance claim for the damaged equipment
to Furman and complete the Furman Connected Equipment Warranty
claim form (call Furman at (707) 763-1010 to obtain the form). Furman
reserves the right to review the damaged Furman product, the damaged
connected equipment, and the site where the damage occurred. All
cost of shipping damaged equipment to Furman for inspection shall
be borne solely by the Purchaser. Damaged equipment must remain
available for inspection until the claim is nalized. The Connected
Equipment Warranty is also in effect for a period of three years unless
the Purchaser does not complete the warranty registration within fteen
days from date of purchase, at which time, the Connected Equipment
Warranty period is also reduced to one year from the date of purchase.
All warranties contained herein are null and void if: the Furman Surge
Protector in use during the occurrence is not provided to Furman for
inspection upon Furman’s request at the sole expense of the Purchaser,
Furman determines that the Furman Surge Protector has been opened,
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improperly installed, altered in any way or tampered with, Furman
determines that the damage did not result from the Occurrence or
that no Occurrence in fact took place or Furman determines that the
connected equipment was not used under normal operating conditions
or in accordance with Manufacturer’s instructions for the connected
equipment. 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 ood, 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), non-authorized program, or system equipment modication or
alteration. Do not use this product in anyway with a generator, heater,
sump pump, water-related device, life support device, medical device,
automobile, motorcycle, or golf-cart battery charger. To be used indoors
only and in dry areas. All warranties contained herein are null and void if
used in anyway with any of the aforementioned devices.
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. Furman does not warrant against
damages or defects arising out of improper or abnormal use or
handling of the product; against defects or damages arising from
improper installation, against defects in products or components not
manufactured by Furman, or against damages resulting from such
non-Furman made products or components. This warranty shall be
cancelable by Furman at its sole discretion if the product is modied in
any way without written authorization from Furman. 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.
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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 this product 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.
Furman’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 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.
Warranty claims should be accompanied by a copy of the original
purchase invoice showing the date of purchase (if a Warranty
Registration Card was mailed in at the time of purchase or if the
product was registered on-line, this is not necessary). Before returning
any equipment for repair, please be sure it is adequately packed and
cushioned against damage in shipment, and that it is insured.
Service
All equipment being returned for repair must have a Return
Authorization (R/A) Number. To get an R/A number, please call the
Furman Service Department at (707) 763-1010 ext 121, between
the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm US Pacic Time. When returning
equipment for repair, please use the original packaging to ship the
product. Also, please enclose a note giving your name, address, phone
number, e-mail address, and a description of the problem. Please
display your R/A Number prominently on the front of all packages.
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