AER Compact XL, User Manual

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2. Important Safety Instructions
The following guidelines shall help minimize the risk of injury through fire or electric shock.
1. Carefully read these safety notes before you use
the device!
2. Keep these safety notes in a safe place.
3. Pay attention to all warnings, instructions and
additional texts on the unit.
4.
This device was only designed for operation
under normal climatic conditions (temperate
climate).
5.
Do not install or use your amp in close proximi-
ty to water or if you are wet yourself.
6. Do not subject your device to sudden and severe
temperature changes. This could cause mois-
ture condensation inside the unit, which could
damage it. In the event of moisture conden-
sation allow the device to dry out completely
before use.
7. Use your amp in a safe place where nobody can
step on cables or trip over and damage them.
8.
Pay attention to an unhindered air circulation
around the amp, never obstruct the air vents or
grilles.
9.
Always pull the mains plug before cleaning your
amp or when left unused for a long period of
time. Use only a dry cloth for cleaning. Avoid
the use of detergents and do not let any liquids
seep into the unit.
10.
Use only the right fuses with the same current
rating and trigger characteristic as replace-
ments. Never mend fuses! Pull the mains plug
before replacing a fuse. Should a fuse blow
again after a short while, the device needs to be
checked.
11. Never install your amp close to devices with
strong electromagnetic fields such as large
mains transformers, revolving machines, neon
illumination etc. Do not lay signal cables parallel
to power current cables.
12. There are no user-serviceable components
inside the unit. To avoid the risk of an electric
shock, the unit must not be opened. All mainte-
nance, adjustment and repair works should be
carried out by qualified staff only. Any unautho-
rized tampering will void the 2-year warranty.
13. In keeping with the EMV regulations screened
cables with correctly fitted connectors must be used
for all signal connections.
14. Always use an earthed power supply with the correct
mains voltage. If you are in doubt about the power
outlet ground, have it checked by a qualified technici-
an.
15.
Cable up your amp only when it is powered off.
16. This device should be installed near the socket outlet
and disconnection of the device should be easily
accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply shall remain readily operable. Protect the
power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
17.
This product may cause permanent hearing loss. Do
not operate for long periods of time at a high volume
level or at any level that is uncomfortable. If you
experience any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you
should consult an audiologist.
18.
The product should be located away from heat sour-
ces such as radiators, heat registers or other products
that produce heat.
19.
Do not place any open sources of fire, like candles, on
the device.
20. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto
the device and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings. Ensure that no objects
filled with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the
device.
21. Do not place this device on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The device may fall, causing
serious injury to you and serious damage to the
device itself.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AT T EN T I O N
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning flash with the
arrow head symbol within an
equilateral triangle is inten-
ded to alert the user to the
presence of unisolated ´dange-
rous voltage´ within this product´s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended
to alert the user to the presence
of important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying this
product.