Note About Power Factor Technology And Current Consumption; Retractable Front Panel Lights And Dimmer Control; Suggested Ac Connection; Soft Start - Continuous Use And Break-In Time - Furman ELITE-15 PF i Owner's Manual

Note about Power Factor Technology and Current Consumption

When Power Factor Technology is employed with even the most sophisticated circuit breakers, it effectively adds to the
perceived current load. Though the Elite-15 PF i was designed for steady 15 Amp operation, and peak current demands many
times that, the maximum total continuous current draw may be limited to a range between 1400 - 1750 Watts per Elite-15 PF i
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-15 PF i will have an effect on its circuit breakers perceived
current load, and therefore, when it will trip. Though the benefits 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.
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-15 PF i's Power Factor Technology has no actual effect on the power drawn from your utilities' power meter. The Elite-15
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-15 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 fixtures. Turn it clockwise to increase brightness; turn it counter-clockwise to
decrease brightness. When the lights tubes are fully inserted flush to the front panel, the light circuit is turned off via an
internal micro-switch. Whether the light tubes are retracted or nearly flush with the front panel, there will be no appreciable
heat regardless of dimmer setting due to the efficiency of our full light spectrum LED's.

Suggested AC Connection

Telco Protectors (x2)
Cable / Satellite
AC Cord
Protectors (x3)
Bypass for 12V
Triggering
Device

Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time

When power is first applied to the Elite-15 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-15 PF i is first turned on or off. This sound is
produced by the Soft Start circuit's 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. There is virtually nothing in the Elite-15 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-15 PF i may be left
2 - 7 Channel
Amplifier/
Receiver
12V
Triggering
Device Amplifier Outlets
Unswitched
Amplifier Outlets
Switched
Delay On
Powered
Subwoofer
Satellite
Audio
Receiver/
Pre-Amplifier/
Cable Box
Processor
Audio/Video Outlets
Unswitched
Audio/Video Outlets
Switched
SACD Player/
Turntable
DVD/
CD Changer
HD-DVD/
or Player
Blu-Ray Player /
VCR or DVR
Video Outlets
Unswitched
Video Outlets
Switched
Plasma/
LCD Monitor/
Projector