Furman M-8LX, M-8X2, M-8DX User manual
MERIT SERIES PowER CondITIonERS • EnGLISH
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MERIT SERIES PowER CondITIonERS • EnGLISH
M-8x2 FEATURES
AC noise ltering to reduce radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI)•
Spike & surge protection ensures equipment stays safe and your power stays clean•
“Protection OK” indicator•
8 rear panel outlets and 1 front panel convenience outlet•
15 amp rating, with circuit breaker•
Three year warranty•
M-8Lx FEATURES
AC noise ltering to reduce radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI)•
Spike & surge protection ensures equipment stays safe and your power stays clean•
“Protection OK” indicator•
8 rear panel outlets, with front panel convenience outlet•
15 amp rating, with circuit breaker•
Two retractable incandescent light xtures with dimmer control for convenient rack illumination•
Three year warranty•
M-8Dx FEATURES
AC noise ltering to reduce radio frequency and electromagnetic interference (RFI/EMI)•
Spike & surge protection ensures equipment stays safe and your power stays clean•
“Protection OK” indicator•
8 rear panel outlets, with front panel convenience outlet•
15 amp rating, with circuit breaker•
Two retractable incandescent light xtures with dimmer control for convenient rack illumination•
Digital voltmeter displays incoming line voltage•
Three year warranty•
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing a Furman Merit Series
Power Conditioner, and congratulations on your
choice. The Merit Series power conditioners feature excellent surge protection as well as RFI /
EMI AC noise filtration.
SAFETY INFORMATION
To obtain best results from your Furman Merit
Series unit, please read this manual carefully before using.
Warnings:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not ex-
pose 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.
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous voltage within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
2. Your Merit Series 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 Merit Series unit near heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
or other appliances that produce heat.
4. The Merit Series units should only be connected to a 120 VAC, 60Hz, 15 amp 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 condition of the cords and cables at the plugs, and
the point where they exit your Merit Series unit.
To prevent risk of fire or injury, damaged cords
and cables should be replaced immediately.
6. Clean your Merit Series unit with a damp cloth
only. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners.
Never pour liquid on or into the unit.
CAUTION:
This equipment shall be connected to a 20 Am-
pere rated receptacle of the branch circuit. The
total current drawn from the receptacles of this
equipment is 15 Amperes maximum, and no individual receptacle shall draw more than 12 Amperes.
Important Safety Guidelines:
(Please read prior to installation)
1. Please read and observe all safety and operating instructions before installing your Merit
Series unit. Retain these instructions for future
reference.
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7. If any of the following events occur, contact
Furman Customer Service immediately at
1-707-763-1010.
Your unit might require service if:
• 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.
• The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
has been damaged.
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• The retractable lights have failed.
• Protection OK indicator is not lit.
8. Your Merit Series 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 your Merit Series
unit beyond what is described in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.
FEATURES
M-8x2
The M-8x2 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-8Lx
In addition to features of the M-8x2, the M-8Lx
features incandescent rack lights and increased
AC filtering. A dimmer control for the rack lights
allows the user to adjust the level of illumination.
M-8Dx
In addition to all the features of the M-8Lx, the
M-8Dx offers a laboratory precision digital meter that displays incoming voltage in 1-volt steps.
The voltmeter’s accuracy is ±2 volts.
OPERATION
Retractable Rack Lights and Dimmer Control:
The M-8Lx and M-8Dx 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 counter-clockwise to decrease
brightness. When the lights are not in use, we
recommend pushing the fixtures all the way into
the chassis (engaging the off switches) to better
maximize the life of the bulbs.
On/Off Rocker Switch:
The front panel on/off rocker switches power on
and off to all outlets (including the front panel
outlet) as well as the retractable lights. This 15
amp capacity power switch is specifically designed to stand up to the enormous high inrush
current demands of many power amplifiers.
Circuit Breaker:
If you are not getting any power to the outlets
even though the unit is switched on, the circuit
breaker might have tripped. To reset the circuit
breaker, push the round reset button located on
the rear panel.
Protection OK Indicator:
Although Furman’s Ground Contamination Free
Surge Suppression rarely requires servicing,
nature has a way of occasionally creating electrical forces that are beyond the capabilities of
any transient voltage surge suppressor device
to absorb without some degree of damage. In
the instance that this occurs, the “Protection
OK” LED indicator will turn off. If this happens,
Furman’s surge suppression circuit is compromised. The unit must be returned to Furman
Sound for repair.
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Digital Voltmeter (M-8Dx):
Furman’s digital voltmeter continually displays
incoming voltage within a typical tolerance of
±2VAC.
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.
THREE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
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 Panamax Inc., warrants its
Merit x Series (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 707-
763-1010 or via email (info@furmansound.com).
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 headquarters. Warranty claims MUST be
accompanied by a copy of the original purchase
invoice or receipt showing the purchase date.
Shipping charges to Furman headquarters must
be prepaid by the purchaser of the product. Fur-
man 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
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 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 Panamax Inc. 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
Panamax Inc.
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.
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SERVICE
Questions or issues with your Furman unit
should be directed to the Furman Customer Ser-
vice Department, available 8AM-4:30PM Pacific
Time at (707) 763-1010 or via email at info@fur-
mansound.com. If a unit requires service, it must
have an RA number assigned from Furman’s
Customer Service Department.
Before returning any equipment for repair, please
be sure that it is adequately packed and cushioned against damage in shipment, and that it is
insured. We suggest that you save the original
packaging and use it to ship the product for ser-
vicing. Also, please enclose a brief note giving
your name, address, phone number and a description of the problem. Please display your RA
number prominently on the front of all packages.
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SWITCHED OUTLET
PROTECTION
OK
POWER-ON
M-8x
2
SWITCHED OUTLET
LIGHTS
DIMMER
PROTECTION
OK
POWER-ON
M-8Lx
120
SWITCHED OUTLET
LIGHTS
DIMMER
PROTECTION
OK
POWER-ON
M-8Dx
M-8x2 FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Front Panel
Convenience Outlet
M-8Lx FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Front Panel
Convenience Outlet
“Protection OK” Indicator
Master Power Switch
“Protection OK” Indicator
Front Light Dimmer
M-8Dx FRONT PANEL FEATURES
Front Panel
Convenience Outlet
Front Light Dimmer
MERIT SERIES REAR PANEL FEATURES
15A Circuit Breaker
6 ft. Captive Cord
with Edison Plug
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Dual Pull-Out Lights
Digital Voltmeter
Dual Pull-Out Lights
Wall Wart Spacing
(8) Filtered & Protected Outlets
Master Power Switch
“Protection OK” Indicator
Master Power Switch
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SPECIFICATIONS
Maximum Output Current:
15 amps
Line Cords:
Captive 6 foot cord, 3x14 AWG
Lamps (If present):
Two 120V incandescent bulbs, 4 watts each
Operating Voltage:
120VAC 60HZ
Spike Protection Modes:
Line to Neutral
Energy Dissipation:
150 joules
Peak Impulse Current:
12,000 amps
Maximum Continuous Operating Voltage:
130 VAC RMS
Noise Attenuation (Transverse Mode):
M-8x2: Greater than 23db, 200Khz to 10MHz
M-8Lx: Greater than 26db, 200Khz to 10MHz
M-8Dx: Greater than 26db, 200Khz to 10MHz
Dimensions:
M-8x2: 1.75” H x 19” W x 3.75” D
M-8Lx/M-8Dx: 1.75” H x 19” W x 7.5” D
Weight:
M-8x2: 4 lbs. (2 Kg.)
M-8Lx: 6 lbs. (2.7 Kg.)
M-8Dx: 6 lbs. (2.7 Kg.)
Construction:
Steel Chassis, Black Painted
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