Wychwood Audionics F3lite User manual

F3 lite
SURGE PROTECTED
MAINS FILTER
USER MANUAL
Thank-you for purchasing this Wychwood Audionics F3 MDU
please read this manual carefully before use
The F3 lite is equipped with surge protection and EMI/RFI filtration to protect
you and your equipment. Its hard-wired design, star-earthing, filtered
power, high current ability and grounded alloy enclosure also ensures your
system always sounds its best!
It is a simple device to use –you will require a 13 amp fused IEC-terminated
power lead (“kettle lead”) to provide power - we recommend and can
supply Supra’s LoRad screened mains leads.
Any audio device can be plugged-in to the F3 using power leads equipped
with a UK 3-pin mains plug. Each such lead must have a properly rated fuse
for the appliance connected; your equipment manufacturer can advise on
the appropriate rating. Each connected device should be switched-on
individually once the F3 is live.
The maximum safe load connected to the F3 should not exceed 3500 Watts
/ 16 Amps. For reference a typical hifi system will draw between 200-1000
Watts / 1-4 Amps

Surge: The F3’s surge protector is live as soon as
it is plugged in and switched on at the wall. It is
working as long as the indicator light is lit.
If the light is extinguished it has reached the end
of its life and you should contact us to arrange
replacement.
The F3 will continue to work in the meantime,
but surge protection will be disabled.
EMI/RFI Filter: This is a 16 Amp rated passive device with full
3-way protection against conducted and radiated mains
noise. It requires no maintenance and will last a lifetime.
Sockets: these are unswitched,
earthed, 13 Amp UK 3-pin
types with a strong
polycarbonate structure.
As with all plastics these can
become brittle in sub-zero
temperatures, so please use
carefully in such conditions.
Power Inlet: Standard C14 10 Amp IEC type.
Materials comments as above.
Enclosure: This is a star-earthed anodised
aluminium alloy extrusion. Anodised metalwork can
be scratched by sharp items, so please treat carefully.

Feet: Unique vibration-absorbing polymer feet are fitted as standard to
protect surfaces the unit stands upon and ensure vibration is not transferred
to connected equipment.
General precautions:
• Live electricity may be present inside –do not open.
•No user-serviceable parts inside –opening or modifying the unit
invalidates all warranties & certifications.
• Do not use in wet conditions –for indoor, domestic A/V use only.
• Do not use wet cleaning agents or solvents - a dry cloth suffices.
• Do not overload the device.
• Do not disconnect any Earth lines.
• Use only properly CE-certified power cables and appropriate fuses.
• Do not drop or shake the unit.
• Do not cover the unit or stand any heavy items upon it.
•Do not use with voltages above 275 VAC / 50-60Hz
Use other than as specified invalidates all warranties & certifications
Certification, Compliances & environmental:
•CE certified
•British Made to BS-EN9001
•RoHS & WEEE compliant
•Negligible energy use
•Compliant with:
EMC 2004/108/EC, RoHS 2011/65/EU, WEEE, LVD 2006/95/EC, IEC/BS/EN
60529, BS/EN 1363-1 & 2, IEC/BS/EN 60950-1, IEC/BS/EN 60320-2-2, IEC/BS/EN
60309-, BS/EN 755-9:2008, BS/EN 10130:2006, EN 133220, IEC/BS/EN 60939,
IEC/BS/EN 61009, BS 6004, IEC/BS/EN 62305, UL94 V-2, 2001/95/EC, where
applicable.

NB: Portable Appliance Testing / P.A.T. The Surge module & EMI/RFI
filter contains components that will give a false insulation reading if
tested with standard P.A.T. equipment or resistance testers.
To check insulation integrity a test voltage of 250VDC should be used.
Insulation between Neutral –Earth and Live - Earth should be >200MΩ,
and between Live - Neutral should be >1.0MΩ
Dimensions:
ML4: 0.610Kg L6: 0.750Kg
LL4: 310mm L6: 420mm
Wboth: 70mm
Hboth: 56mm inc. feet
Questions? email : [e-mail]
tel. : [phone] (office hours)
►Please retain packaging in case unit requires return for servicing
F3 design and nomenclature ©Copyright Wychwood Audionics / Purité North
Limited 2013-7 ®All Rights Reserved.