User's Manual | ACOM 500S | 160-4
m Linear Power Amplifier
March 2023
S e c t i o n INSTALLATION | Page 19 of 66
2.4.
Connections
Figure 2-3 | Rear panel - Connections
Connection to your station must be accomplished in the order described below, before you apply mains
voltage to the amplifier.
Before you connect the amplifier to external grounding, you should advise with a licensed
electrician and confirm such kind of connection is allowed by your national and local
electrical code, safety rules, and regulations in force. Simultaneous connection to the
earth grounding and protective earth may be inadmissible or may fall under special
requirements in some countries!
DANGER
Never use the gas installation pipes for grounding. This can cause an EXPLOSION!
DANGER
Do not use the steam-heating or water-supply network pipes for grounding! You may
expose to dangerous voltage not only yourself but also other people using the same
installation.
NOTICE
To avoid any damage (not covered by the warranty), never connect or disconnect cables
while power is applied at either end of the cable.
Hot-plugging is technically incorrect and is a bad practice to connect or disconnect any
piece of equipment while it is powered on. Make sure the device is switched off before
connecting or disconnecting any cable.