User Manual
3. Do not place your P-8 PRO C unit near heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances that produce
heat.
4. The P-8 PRO C should only be connected to a 120 VAC, 50/60Hz, 20 Amp grounded electrical outlet. Do not defeat the ground or
change the polarizaon of the 20 Amp 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 parcular aen-
on to the condion of the cords and cables at the plugs, and the point where they exit your P-8 PRO C unit. To prevent risk of re
or injury, damaged cords and cables should be replaced immediately.
6. Clean your P-8 PRO C with a damp cloth only. Do not use solvents or abrasive cleaners. Never pour or spray liquid on or into the
unit.
7. Your P-8 PRO C 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.
• The “Protecon OK” indicator is not lit.
• The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure has been damaged.
8. Your P-8 PRO C requires that a safety ground be present for proper operaon. Any aempt to operate the unit without a safety
ground is considered improper operaon and could invalidate the warranty.
9. Do not aempt to service your P-8 PRO C beyond what is described in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to qual-
ied service personnel.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Rear Rack Lights:
The P-8 PRO C features a rear mounted BNC jack that accepts any standard (12V 0.5 Amp) goose-neck lamp for rear rack illumina-
on. Simply slide the BNC plug over the socket and rotate clockwise unl the connector snaps into the locked posion. The rear
rack lamp can be powered on or o with the rear light power switch located on the far le side of the front panel.
The P-8 PRO C has a magnec circuit breaker / power switch for the front and rear outlets. This 20 Amp magnec circuit breaker
switch is fast-acng, but also specically designed to stand up to the enormous high inrush current demands of many Power Am-
pliers. Addionally, the breaker is recessed to protect it from accidental power operaon.
This LED is normally o. It monitors a hazard common in the entertainment industry: wiring faults – for example, accidental con-
necon to 220VAC where 120VAC is expected, or an open neutral from a 208 or 240VAC feed. The P-8 PRO C SMP+ circuit senses
voltages that are so high that operaon would be impossible and shuts the power down before damage can occur. Upon inially
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 operang with an acceptable input voltage and suddenly
that voltage exceeds 135V, the unit will shut o power to the outlets and the Extreme Voltage LED will light.
Note: The EVS circuit latches on when triggered. If the main power is above the high voltage cuto and has caused the unit to
remove power from its outlets, the unit will not restore power unl the operator manually turns the unit o, then on again. If the
EVS protecon has triggered, please verify that the line voltage has returned to normal condions before turning the unit back on.
Although the Furman SMP circuit virtually assures protecon from transient voltage spikes and surges, nature has a way of oc-
casionally creang electrical forces that are beyond the capabilies of any Surge Protecon Device to absorb without sustaining
some degree of damage. In the rare instance where damage occurs, the green “PROTECTION OK” LED indicator located on your
front panel will either dim or exnguish. If this happens some level of protecon from voltage surges will remain, but your
P-8 PRO C’s clamping voltage rang will have been compromised. The unit must be returned to Furman Sound, or an authorized
Furman Service center for repair.
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