Furman ELITE-20 PFI Users Manual
ELITE-20 PF i
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ElitE 20 PF i OwnEr’s Manual
Elite 20 PF i Features
Power Factor Technology provides over 55 Amps peak charge surplus current for power-starved ampliers
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Ultra-Linear Filtering Technology for stunning audio and video clarity
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Series Multi-Stage Protection provides virtually maintenance-free AC surge suppression
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Zero ground contamination circuitry protects critical digital components
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Ultrasonic bi-ltering isolates digital and video circuits from analog components
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Retractable LED lamps illuminate a cabinet or rack full of equipment
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12 Volt triggering for remote control
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Introduction
For over 33 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-20 Power Factor i’s technology and its
unique implementation are revolutionary and without peer.
The extreme AC demands encountered in the professional audio/video arena have required technological developments far
in excess of typical home theater/audiophile power products. In studios, live sound, and broadcast facilities, breakdown is
unacceptable. Equipment failure or poor performance is costly. The same is true of today’s home theater. Our solution based
technology, extensive engineering expertise, and robust build quality have answered the challenge of today’s corrupted power
lines, and led to the creation of the Elite 20 PF i.
Today’s power lines are plagued with RF and EMI noise. When connecting sensitive equipment to your home’s power outlet,
AC noise couples into your system’s critical components. This AC noise masks low level signals and cripples performance. This
low level content is critical because it relays the crucial harmonics and ambience in audio, as well as the depth and clarity in
video. With Furman’s exclusive Ultra-Linear Filtering Technology, televisions, projectors, DVD players, ampliers, and processors
are fed ultra-linearized-ltered AC power. This dramatically reduces noise, ensuring consistent peak operation regardless of
load conditions or the time of day. The Ultra-Linear lter employs many of the performance enhancing technologies previously
only available in Furman’s costly Reference Series of AC power conditioners. The Elite 20 PF i utilizes greater inter-component
isolation and nearly twice the ltering of the Elite-15 PF i, aording performance only second to the Furman Reference. For the
rst time, you will see and hear your theater or audio system as it should be – uncompromised.
Another critical feature is our exclusive Series Multi-Stage Protection. This virtually maintenance-free surge suppression
assures the highest level of AC protection possible, without sacricing itself when the oending surge is severe – no damaged
equipment, no service calls, no down time. Further, our famous retractable front panel LED lamps allow easy viewing of a rack or
cabinet full of equipment, even when your theater lights are o.
At the center of the Elite 20 PF i is our unique transient Power Factor Technology circuit. For the rst time, low-level analog,
digital, and video components are not modulated or distorted via the power amplier’s extreme AC current demands. Further,
the power amplier sees a highly ltered, extremely low-impedance supply of AC power. The Elite 20 PF i, in fact, has in excess of
4.5 Amps of continuous current reserve (over 55 amps peak charge) for the most extreme peak power demands. This technology
enables power ampliers and powered subwoofers to operate at peak eciency, reaching levels of performance previously
unattainable.
No longer will your amplier’s performance be at the mercy of your home’s incoming AC power or inferior AC protection/ltering
devices. The net eect is as if your power amplier virtually doubled in power and improved immeasurably in quality.
When employing the Elite 20 PF i, you will immediately notice far clearer, stunningly focused sound and visual images from
your system. Video presentation will be crisp and colors true with greater gray and black scale denition, as well as noticeably
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improved depth and clarity. Sonic transients will be startlingly fast with bass fundamentals that shake foundations with
their weight and visceral impact. Mid and high frequencies will bloom with sweet, non-glaring ease while imaging improves
dramatically, all the while remaining true to your system’s inherent virtues.
Installation
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Unpacking
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 carrier. Save all shipping and packing materials. You may need them if you should
ever have to return the unit to the factory for servicing.
The box should contain the Elite 20 PF i unit, detachable AC cord, rack mount kit, owner’s manual, and warranty registration
card. If anything is missing, please contact Furman Customer Service. Fill out and return your warranty registration card.
Registration is recommended because it can be used to establish whether the unit is within the warranty period should your
original ownership documents be lost, and it assists us in informing you about upgrades or other vital information.
Safety Information - Warnings
Please read and observe all of the safety and operating instructions before the Elite 20 PF i is operated. Retain these
instructions for future reference.
Do not disassemble or modify in any way. No user-serviceable parts inside
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Keep away from moisture and avoid excessive humidity
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Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the unit
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The Elite 20 PF i should be serviced by qualied service personnel when:
The power supply cord or plug has been frayed or cut.
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Objects have fallen or liquid has spilled into the unit.
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The Elite 20 PF i has been exposed to rain or other moisture.
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The Elite 20 PF i does not appear to operate normally, or exhibits a marked change in performance.
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The Elite 20 PF i has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
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The Elite 20 PF i requires that a safety ground be present for proper operation.
Power Source
The power source to which the Elite 20 PF i is connected should be adequate for use at 20 Amps. The Elite 20 PF i will operate
with a15 Amp service outlet; however, nuisance tripping at the circuit breaker panel may result if the system’s continuous
current draw exceeds 15 Amps.
Placement
The Elite 20 PF i is manufactured with four rubber feet for placement on any table, cabinet, shelf, or oor. These rubber feet
may be easily removed with a standard Philips screw driver when rack mounting adjacent to other components. Placement
or proximity to other components is not critical, and the Elite 20 PF i does not produce any appreciable heat under standard
use. The Elite 20 PF i may also be rack mounted in a standard 19” rack by attaching the Elite 20 PF i rack ears. These rack ears
(contained within the plastic rack kit package) mount ush with the back portion of the Elite 20 PF i’s front panel. They are
attached to the chassis by installing each rack ear with (3) pan-head Philips screws contained within the Elite 20 PF i rack
mounting kit. The third screw used for each rack ear is for the center hole, located towards the rear and aids in stabilizing the
unit when rack mounted.
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Connection
AC Cable Routing
Once the Elite 20 PF i is placed, its AC cord’s female end must be plugged into the male IEC connector located on the lower left
hand side of the rear panel (when facing the rear panel). Next the male Edison plug must be connected to an appropriate socket
(see current rating recommendation below).
Connecting Components to the Video Component AC Outlet Banks
The Elite 20 PF i’s four “Video Component AC Outlets” should be employed for critical video components such as DVD players,
projectors, plasma, or LCD video screens. When employing the Elite 20 PF i for a 2-channel audio system, a pre-amplier and or
CD player would be ideally suited for these outlets. Two outlets are switched via 12V triggering, two are not.
Connecting Components to the Audio – Audio-Video Linear Filtering Power Banks
The Elite 20 PF i’s four rear panel and one front panel “Linear Filtering Audio – Audio-Video Power Outlets” should be employed
for any component not connected to the “Video Component AC Outlets,” with the exception of receivers, power ampliers and
powered sub-woofers. These outlets still possess exceptional AC noise ltering to maximize system performance. Two outlets
are switched via 12V triggering, two are not.
Connecting Components to the High Current Power Amplier Banks
All power ampliers, receivers and powered sub-woofers should be connected to these four outlets.
Many audiophile and premium home theater systems will have combined continuous current demands below 20 Amps. It is
rare, in fact, for large power ampliers to draw more than 4 Amps continuously. For superior performance, it is vital that an AC
lter possess extraordinarily low impedance, and have the capability to pass peak current demands far in excess of the RMS
(continuous) current rating.
The Elite 20 PF i was designed to more than meet this demand. Additionally, our transient Power Factor Technology circuitry
eectively creates a current reserve in excess of 45 amps peak up-charge that is cleaner and faster than a dedicated line from
your local power station. This feature eliminates any concern towards the current compression that can result from typical
power conditioners, and the peak power reservoir benets any power ampliers performance dramatically. Two outlets are
unswitched, two have a 5 second delay when utilized with the 12V trigger.
12V Triggering – Switching and Delayed Turn-on
The Elite 20 PF i’s front panel and six of the rear panel mounted outlets are always on, once the front panel power switch is
engaged. The remaining six rear panel outlets are labeled – switched – switched delay-on, these require a 12 volt triggering
device such as that typically found in most power receivers and audio pre-amp processors. The input for the 12V trigger is a
female mono mini-phone jack. An additional product (such as a remote sub-woofer) can be daisy-chained from the 12V output
jack for an additional triggered unit.
For those who do not wish to utilize the 12V triggering, a convenient bypass push button switch is located adjacent to the input
and output jacks. By depressing this button, all outlets will operate when the front panel power switch is engaged.
WARNING: If the 12V bypass switch is not engaged, six of the outlets will not supply power until a 12V trigger is present!
Any primary control component such as a receiver with a master universal remote should be connected to an unswitched outlet.
If not, once the universal remote is turned o, there will be no way to restore power to the receiver via the remote control.
Note about Power Factor Technology and Current Consumption
When Power Factor Technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, it eectively adds to the
perceived current load. Though the Elite 20 PF i was designed for steady 20 Amp operation, and peak current demands many
times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 1850 - 2350 Watts per Elite 20 PF i
employed.
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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 20 PF i will have an eect on its circuit breaker’s
perceived current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benets of Power Factor Technology far outweigh the
small reduction in continuous current draw, this must be accounted for when constructing a large system with high current
demands.
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The total continuous current draw of most electronic components is typically listed in Watts by their AC input cord or AC
connector. Watt ratings are simply added to determine the total system RMS current draw. It should also be noted that the
Elite 20 PF i’s Power Factor Technology circuitry has no actual eect on the power drawn from your utilities’ power meter. The
Elite 20 PF i draws a mere 8.5 Watts independent of other components, so it may be left on at all times.
Retractable Front Panel Lights and Dimmer Control
The Elite 20 PF i includes a front panel mounted dimmer control for the two retractable front panel light tubes. The dimmer
knob controls the brightness of both light xtures. Turn it clockwise to increase brightness; turn it counter-clockwise to
decrease brightness. When the lights tubes are fully inserted ush to the front panel, the light circuit is turned o via an
internal micro-switch. Whether the light tubes are retracted or nearly ush with the front panel, there will be no appreciable
heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the eciency of our full light spectrum LED’s.
Suggested AC Connection
Telco Protectors (x2)
12V
Triggering
Device
2 - 7 Channel
Amplier/
Receiver
Amplier Outlets
Unswitched
Audio
Pre-Amplier/
Processor
Audio/Video Outlets
Unswitched
Satellite
Receiver/
Cable Box
Video Outlets
Unswitched
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AC Cord
Cable / Satellite
Protectors (x3)
Bypass for 12V
Triggering
Device
Amplier Outlets
Powered
Subwoofer
Switched
Delay On
Amplier
Mono
Block
Audio/Video Outlets
Switched
Turntable
SACD Player/
CD Changer
or Player
Video Outlets
Switched
DVD/
HD-DVD/
Blu-Ray Player /
VCR or DVR
Plasma/
LCD Monitor/
Projector
Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time
When power is rst applied to the Elite 20 PF i, (the front panel breaker- power toggle must be switched to the “on” position)
the Soft Start feature is activated. There is an audible “clack” when the Elite 20 PF i is rst turned on or o. This sound is
produced by the Soft Start circuit’s 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. There is virtually nothing in the Elite 20 PF i’s
construction, design, or componentry to wear over the life time of the product, and there is no power draw from your electric
service meter aside from the LED power indicator, lamps, and relay circuits. For this reason the Elite 20 PF i may be left with
its power engaged permanently at a cost of pennies per month. This is an added benet, as many audio/videophiles nd
performance improves signicantly when leaving low-powered components permanently charged (turned on). In fact, this
is true of the Elite 20 PF i. Though it will function awlessly right from its shipping carton, the performance of its circuit parts
will improve after approximately two weeks of continuous use or “break-in.”
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AC Transient Voltage Surge Suppression and Extreme Voltage Shutdown
Extreme Voltage Shutdown Indicator:
This LED is normally o. It monitors AC wiring faults – for example, accidental connection to an open neutral from a 208 or
240VAC feed (this is a common occurrence if the 15 Amp outlet source is not a dedicated line, but instead has been wired with
a daisy-chained neutral from a homes breaker box). The Series Multi-Stage Protection (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 cuto, 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 140V or falls below 85V, it will shut o power to the outlet and the Extreme Voltage LED will light. The circuit
will attempt to re-set automatically within 5 seconds, so manual re-set will only be necessary if there is a permanent wiring fault.
Protection OK Indicator:
Although the Furman SMP circuit assures virtually maintenance free protection from transient voltage spikes and surges, nature
has a way of occasionally creating electrical forces that are beyond the capabilities of any transient voltage surge suppression
device to absorb without some degree of damage. In the rare instance that this occurs, the blue LED located in the center of
the front panel will dim, even though AC power is present at the unit’s outputs. 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 cuto voltage and has caused the unit to remove power from its outlets, it cannot restore
power without the operator manually turning the unit o, then on again. Avoid turning the unit back on, without rst checking the
source of the problem, and perhaps changing the AC source.
Telco – Satellite – Cable Transient Voltage Surge Suppressors
The Elite 20 PF i features transient voltage surge suppression for both standard telephone lines, as well as cable or satellite lines
utilizing standard coaxial connectors. As these surge suppressors are in-line, they will require an additional cable to connect
from their output to the control device requiring protection.
All in-line surge suppressors feature our exclusive ground contamination free technology. This aids in eliminating audio buzzing,
and the video hum-bars that can result from typical in-line suppressors. Further, our cable and satellite suppressors are DVR
friendly as well as HD digital television ready. Both DC carrier signals as well as high bandwidth signals can pass through our
circuit. In fact the bandwidth is less than 0.1dB loss at 1GHz!
To connect your cabling to these in-line protectors, simply follow the in and out indications marked next to the Telco, Cable and
Satellite connectors.
Note: It is not possible to make an in-line cable or satellite protector “maintenance-free” as we have accomplished with the 120V
AC line. This would necessitate limited signal bandwidth that would not allow the signal to pass. Under extreme conditions, it is
possible that the surge suppression in one of these devices could sacrice itself after a catastrophic event. If the telephone, cable
or satellite signal will no longer pass through our protector, please contact your local service representative, installer or Furman for
servicing. Since these circuits are modular, replacement may be accomplished in seconds with a new TVSS module. To test this, simply
disconnect the incoming and out going cable from the Elite 20 PF i. Connect the incoming connector to the component that formerly
received the out going connector, thus by-passing the in-line protection. If the signal is present (but not when used with the Elite 20 PF
i) then the protection circuit is damaged (assuming it worked properly before a storm or catastrophic event).
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Warranty
Furman Sound, LLC. warrants to the original purchaser of this product, the Furman Elite 20 PF i, 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 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 Elite 20 PF i 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 eect 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.
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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, 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 aected 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 eect.
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.
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