Furman IT-REFERENCE 16E i Manual Del Propietário página 7

Rear Panel / Suggested AC Connection
Cable/Satellite Protectors
(x4 pairs)
AC Cord
7 Amp
Breaker
Soft Start - Continuous Use and Break-In Time
When power is first applied to the IT-Reference 16E 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 IT-Reference is first turned on or off. This
sound is produced by the Soft Start circuit's 30 Amp relay engaging or disengaging. There is nothing in the IT-Reference
16E 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, relay, and GFCI protection circuit. For this reason the IT-Reference
16E i may be left with its power engaged permanently at a cost of pennies per month. This is an added benefit, as many audio/
videophiles find performance improves significantly when leaving low-powered components permanently charged (turned
on). This is true of the IT-Reference 16E i. Though it will function flawlessly right from its shipping carton, the performance of
its circuit parts will improve after approximately two weeks of continuous use or "break-in."
Ground Fault Interrupter (GFCI)
The IT-Reference 16E i's "Discrete Symmetrical Filtered AC outlets" incorporate symmetrical AC power output, whereby both
the neutral and positive leads of the AC cable run at 110 Volts AC in opposing polarity, referenced to ground (0 Volts AC). This
is but one of the IT-Reference 16E i's advantages over other AC-filter/protection designs.
Though virtually all electronic equipment is designed to detect electrical shorts and other potentially dangerous equipment
problems in the Line lead referenced to its Neutral, this is inadequate when power is symmetrical. With the IT-Reference 16E
i, both neutral and positive legs contain 110 VAC relative to their Ground tab. This is not a problem or safety hazard, unless
there is a defect in either the IT-Reference 16E i's transformer, or the power supply of a connected component. In this instance,
we need to assure that safety is always maintained. The solution is our GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter).
The Furman GFCI detects any imbalance in the current flowing in the two hot legs. The missing current is presumed to be
flowing through the ground conductor (the round pin on an AC outlet). Ground current often indicates a dangerous partial
or full short circuit. If an imbalance is detected, the GFCI will trip the main circuit breaker/power switch. To restore operation,
correct the fault and turn the unit on again. 5 mA of current is enough to cause the GFCI to trip; to troubleshoot this type
of problem, start with nothing connected to the IT-Reference 16E i. Then, add each piece of equipment until the GFCI trips.
Contact the manufacturer of the suspect unit for possible solutions.
Testing the IT-Reference 16E i's GFCI once a year is recommended. Simply press the button marked "GFI TEST". If the GFCI is
functioning properly, this will cause the main circuit breaker/power switch to trip and cut off power. After verifying the GFCI's
proper operation, simply restore power by switching the Circuit Breaker/Power Switch to the ON position.
10 Amp Powered
Breaker Subwoofer
Mono 2 - 7
Block Channel
Amplifier Amplifier
Plasma/LCD VCR
Monitor/Projector or DVR
Satellite
DVD/ Audio
HD-DVD/ Receiver / Pre-Amplifier /
Cable Box
Blu-Ray Player Processor
Turntable
CD
Player