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DANGER
This amplifier kit has a high-voltage power supply, which provides high voltage and
therefore may produce a lethal shock. Only persons who are competent at
electronics assembly and understand the dangers of high voltages may attempt to
assemble this kit! Safe assembly and operation of this kit is the users responsibility.
The kit and this user manual are provided 'as is'. Augustica Technologies Inc.
accepts no responsibility for any damage, injury or death as a result of assembling
this kit or using the information herein. The assembled kit must be properly
enclosed to prevent contact with high voltages and must be kept out of reach of
children. Keep this kit away from water and other damp environs. As with any self-
assembled electronics project improper assembly could cause damage to the kit,
overloading of a circuit or an electrical fire. If you don't feel comfortable in
assembling the kit or using the amplifier, please contact us to return it for a full
refund.
Ideally, a variac should be used to slowly power up the power supply of the kit, as it
is better to have a misoriented electrolytic capacitor or a mislocated resistor blow at
low voltages, rather than at high voltages. Once the power supply is powered up, be
cautious at all times. In fact, even when the power supply is disconnected or shut
down, assume that capacitors of the power supply will have their high voltage
charges retained and, therefore, still will be able to provide a lethal shock.
Wear safety eye goggles, which is not as bizarre as it may sound - a bursting power
supply capacitor may spray hot caustic chemicals in your face. Make a habit of
using only one hand, with the other hand behind your back, while attaching probes
or handling high voltage gear, as a current flow across your chest can result in a
lethal shock and death. In addition, wear rubber-soled shoes and work in dry
environment. Remember, safety first, second, and last.
If you are not an experienced electrical practitioner, before attaching the
transformer leads to the printed circuit board (PCB) of the amplifier, have someone
who is well experienced in electronics review your work. Again, if you do not feel
comfortable in assembling the kit or using the amplifier, please contact us to return
it for a full refund.
