(Please read prior to installation)
This manual contains important instructions that should be followed during in-
stallation and maintenance of the MB1500 and batteries.
Please read and follow all instructions carefully during installation and operation
of the unit. Read this manual thoroughly before attempting to unpack, install,
or operate.
CAUTION!
The MB1500 must be connected to an AC power outlet with fuse or
circuit breaker protection.
DO NOT
plug the machine into an outlet that is not grounded, or; without GFCI
protection if it is plugged into an isolation transformer. If you need to de-ener-
gize this equipment, turn off and unplug the MB1500.
CAUTION! DO NOT USE FOR MEDICAL OR LIFE SUPPORT EQUIPMENT!
Panamax does not sell products for life support or medical applications. DO
NOT use in any circumstance that would affect operation or safety of any life
support equipment, with any medical applications, or patient care.
CAUTION!
The battery can energize hazardous live parts inside even when the
AC input power is disconnected.
CAUTION!
To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock install in a temperature
and humidity controlled indoor area, free of conductive contaminants. (Please
see specifications for acceptable temperature and humidity range).
CAUTION!
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove the cover. No
user serviceable parts inside. (only qualified service professionals should re-
place the battery pack).
CAUTION!
To avoid electrical shock, turn off the unit and unplug it from the AC
power source before installing a component.
CAUTION! DO NOT USE WITH OR NEAR AQUARIUMS!
To reduce the risk
of fire, do not use with or near aquariums. Condensation from the aquarium
can come in contact with metal current contacts and cause the machine to
short out
.
NOTE:
AC Power management devices, such as a UPS, have certain limitations
with regard to reactive loads and wattage. The MB1500 has a handling capacity
of 1500VA or approximately 7.5 amps. Excessive power consumption beyond
these specifications can affect battery life and performance.
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Important Safety Instructions
AVM Automatic Over & Under Voltage Protection
Panamax’s power monitoring circuitry constantly monitors the AC line voltage for
unsafe voltage conditions such as momentary spikes or prolonged over-voltages
and under-voltages (brownouts). These unsafe conditions pose a very danger-
ous threat to all electronic equipment within the home. If the MB1500 senses
an unsafe power condition, it will automatically disconnect your equipment from
the power to protect equipment from damage. When MB1500 disconnects from
the power, the Battery Backup Outlets are switched to battery power.
When subjected to a 6,000V (open circuit voltage) / 3,000A (short circuit cur-
rent) surge, the MB1500 limits its voltage output to less than 330V peak, UL’s
lowest rating. The MB1500 will withstand, without damage, 10,000A surges, far
exceeding the UL requirement of only 3000 Ampere surges.
PROTECT OR DISCONNECT
If the magnitude of the surge is greater than the capacity of the surge protec-
tion components, the MB1500’s Protect or Disconnect Circuitry will disconnect
your equipment in order to protect it. The MB1500 will need to be repaired or
replaced by Panamax if this occurs within the 3 yr. product warranty.
LIFT (LINEAR FILTERING TECHNOLOGY)
Unfortunately, traditional AC power conditioners have been designed for unre-
alistic laboratory conditions. Prior technologies, whether multiple-pole or con-
ventional series-mode filters, could actually harm audio and video performance
more than they help, due to the resonant peaking of their antiquated, non-linear
designs. Under certain conditions, these designs can actually add more than
10 dB of noise to the incoming AC line! Worse still, lost digital data, the need to
reboot digital presets, or destruction of sensitive digital converters are frequently
caused by excessive voltage spikes and AC noise contaminating the equipment
ground. Panamax’s LiFT takes a different approach, ensuring optimal perfor-
mance through linear AC noise filtering with no ground contamination.
Features Descriptions
FRONT PANEL
REMOVE SIDE PANEL PLATES FROM BOTH ENDS,
AND PUSH UP THE TWO LATCH MECHANISMS
AND PULL OUT TO REMOVE FRONT PANEL.
SIDE P
ANEL PLA
TE
LATCH MECHANISM
POWER
POWER
POWER
FOR ACCESS TO RELEASE CLIPS USE THE HOLES AS INDICATED BELOW.
TO MOUNT PRODUCT IN A FLUSH POSITION IN RELATIONSHIP
WITH THE RACK, USE THE HOLES AS INDICATED BELOW.
IMPORTANT NOTE!
PRODUCT MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE
RACK TO GET ACCESS TO RELEASE CLIPS.
FRONT PANEL
FRONT PANEL
USE ALL FIVE OF THE INCLUDED FLAT HEAD SCREWS
TO SECURELY ATTACH RACK EAR TO SIDE OF PRODUCT.
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2
4
5
3
OPTION
1
- FOR FLUSH MOUNT
OPTION
2
- TO MOUNT FOR EASY FRONT PANEL REMOVAL
TO REMOVE FRONT PANEL
SIDE PANEL ACCESSIBILITY
FLUSH FRONT
ATTACHING RACK EARS
BEFORE MOUNTING INTO RACK PLEASE READ
- Important Rack Mounting Options
