Peavey PV 1500 - Manual (Page 6)

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BACK PANEL FEATURES
(6) CIRCUIT BREAKER
There is one circuit BREAKER on the PV
® amplifier. This breaker is provided to limit current to the
associated power transformer, and protect it from overheating and possible destruction due to fault
conditions in the unit. The trip current values have been carefully chosen to allow reasonable
continuous power output performance, while still protecting the power transformer. This breaker
should not trip unless there is a fault in the amplifier circuitry that causes excessive mains current
draw. However, abnormal conditions such as a short circuit on either or both channels, or continuous
operation at overload or clipping (especially into 2-ohm loads per channel or 4-ohm bridge load) can
cause the breaker to trip. If this occurs, turn the POWER switch OFF and reset the breaker, after
waiting a brief period of time to allow the unit to cool down. Efforts should be made to correct the
cause of the overload if possible. When tripped, the button on the BREAKER will be outward
approximately 1/4" and can be reset by pushing inward and upward. A normal reset button is relatively
flat. If the breaker trips instantly each time you attempt to turn the unit on, it should be taken to a
qualified Peavey Service Center for repair.
(7) IEC MAINS CONNECTOR
This is a standard IEC power connector. An AC mains cord having the appropriate AC plug and
ratings for the intended operating voltage is included in the carton.
U.S. DOMESTIC AC MAINS CORD
The mains cord supplied with the unit is a heavy-duty, 3-conductor type with a conventional 120 VAC
plug with ground pin. It should be connected to an independent circuit capable of continuously
supporting at least 15 amps. This is particularly critical for sustained high-power applications. If the
outlet used does not have a ground pin, a suitable grounding adapter should be used and the third
wire grounded properly.
Never break off the ground pin on any equipment. It is provided for your safety.
The use of extension cords should be avoided but, if necessary, always use a 3-wire type with at least
a #14 AWG wire size. The use of lighter wire will severely limit the power capability of this amplifier.
Always use a qualified electrician to install any new electrical equipment. To prevent the risk of shock
or fire hazard, always be sure that the amplifier and all associated equipment is properly grounded.
NOTE: FOR UK ONLY
If the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this unit do not correspond with the colored markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: (1) The wire that is colored green and yellow
must be connected to the terminal that is marked by the letter E, the earth symbol, colored green, or
colored green and yellow. (2) The wire that is colored blue must be connected to the terminal that is
marked with the letter N or the color black. (3) The wire that is colored brown must be connected to
the terminal that is marked with the letter L or the color red.
(8) BINDING POST OUTPUTS
Shockproof binding post speaker outputs are provided on the PV
® amplifier. For each channel, the
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