Black Ice Audio Fusion 9 MK III Owner'S Manual Download Page 4

 

 

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS CONTINUED 
INSTALLATION 

 

ENVIRONMENT 

 

1) 

Water  and  Moisture

  -  Do  not  use  this  product 

near water - i.e., near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen 
sink  or  laundry  tub;  in  a  wet  basement;  or  near  a 
swimming pool or the like.  Damp basements should 
be avoided. 

 
2) 

Heat

 - The product should be situated away from 

heat  sources  such  as  radiators,  heat  registers, 
stoves or other appliances that produce heat.  Also 
avoid putting the unit in the direct rays of the sun.  

 

3. 

For indoor use only. 

 
PLACEMENT 

 

1) 

Ventilation 

- This product should not be placed in 

a built-in installation or rack unless proper ventilation 
is provided, or the manufacturer's instructions have 
been followed.    

 
2) 

Foreign  Material 

-  Care  should  be  taken  to 

prevent  objects  from  falling  into  and  liquids  from 
spilling  into  the  unit.    Do  not  subject  this  unit  to 
excessive  smoke,  dust,  mechanical  vibration,  or 
shock.  

 
3) 

Surface

 - Place the unit on a flat level surface. 

 
4) 

Accessories

  -  Do  not  place  this  product  on  an 

unstable  cart,  stand,  tripod,  bracket  or  table.    The 
product may fall causing serious injury to a child or 
adult and serious damage to the product.  Use only 
with  carts,  stands,  trips,  brackets  or  tables 
recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the 
product.  Any mounting of the product should follow 
the  manufacturer's  instructions  and  should  use  a 
mounting 

accessory 

recommended 

by 

the 

manufacturer. 

 
5) 

Carts

 - A product and 

cart combination should  
be moved with care.  Quick  
stops, excessive force and  
uneven surfaces may  
cause the product and  
the cart combination to  
overturn. 

 
6)

  Wall  or  Ceiling  Mounting

  -  The  product  should 

be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommend 
by the manufacturer.  

 
 
 

M

AINTENANCE 

 

Cleaning

  - Unplug  this product from  the wall outlet 

before  cleaning.    Do  not  use  liquid  cleaners  or 
aerosol cleaners.  Use a damp cloth for cleaning.  Do 
not  use  any  type  of  abrasive  pad,  scouring  powder 
or solvent such as alcohol or benzene.  

 

SERVICE 

 

1) 

Object and Liquid Entry

 - Never push anything 

through  the  openings  of  this  product  which  could 
touch dangerous voltage or other hazards.  Refer all 
servicing to qualified service personnel. 

 
2) 

Damage Requiring Service

 - Unplug this product 

from  the  wall  outlet  and  refer  servicing  to  qualified 
service personnel under the following conditions: 

 
a)  When  the  power-supply  cord  or  plug  is 
damaged. 
b) If liquid has been spilled or  objects have 
fallen in the product. 
c) If the product has been exposed to rain or 
water. 
d)  If  the  product  does  not  operate  normally 
when  following  the  operating  instructions, 
adjust  only  those  controls  that  are  covered 
by  these  instructions.  Improper  adjustment 
of other controls may  result in  damage that 
will  often  require  extensive  work  by  a 
qualified technician to restore the product to 
its normal operation. 
e)  If  the  product  has  been  dropped  or 
damaged in any way. 
f)  When  the  product  exhibits  a  distinct 
change  in  performance  -  this  indicates  the 
need for servicing. 
g) When the unit needs broken tubes to  be 
replaced. 

 
3) 

Replacement  Parts

  -  When  replacement  parts 

are  required,  be  sure  the  service  technician  uses 
replacement parts specified  by the manufacturer or 
parts  with  the  same  characteristics  as  the  original 
part.    Unauthorized  substitutions  may  result  in  fire, 
electric shock or other hazards. 

 
4) 

Tube Replacement

 - Should it become necessary 

to replace your tubes, carefully follow the instructions 
in your Owner's Manual. When replacing your tubes, 
remove the AC  power plug from the wall  and allow 
thirty  minutes  for  the  high  voltage  capacitors  to 
discharge.

 

Summary of Contents for Fusion 9 MK III

Page 1: ...ICE AUDIO Model Fusion 9 MK III Phonograph Stage Tube Pre Amplifier Black Ice Audio 21310 Ridgecroft Drive Brookeville MD 20833 Phone 301 953 2014 Fax 301 498 0554 Email info blackiceaudio com Web ww...

Page 2: ...r Becoming familiar with important facts about your Fusion 9 MK III and its correct operation will help assure safe usage maximum musical satisfaction and reliable operation Take special care to follo...

Page 3: ...cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them paying particular attention to cords at plugs convenience receptacles and where they...

Page 4: ...turer MAINTENANCE Cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use any type of abrasive pad sco...

Page 5: ...cent light bulbs which are very similar to dealing with vacuum tubes As with light bulbs you should not touch a vacuum tube when it is on since you can burn yourself Similarly if a tube is dropped on...

Page 6: ...t If needed this post can be used to ground other equipment in your system 2 INPUT jacks Attach the right left RCA jacks from the turntable 3 COVER Cover panel for adjustable din switches To remove un...

Page 7: ...hono preamplifier can operate with most phonograph cartridges including moving magnet mm and moving coil mc Prior to use it is necessary to adjust the settings on the phono preamplifier to the operati...

Page 8: ...pedance and capacitance of your cartridge The chart below lists the impedance that you can set to Please consult your cartridge manual for the impedance Again after an initial hearing tests you can ad...

Page 9: ...its careful design and exacting standards of manufacture your FUSION 9 MK III should normally require only minimal service to maintain its high level of performance CAUTION The FUSION 9 MK III contain...

Page 10: ...we ll supply a Service Return Authorization and complete shipping instructions Either way you ll need to present the original bill of sale to establish the date of purchase Please do not ship your Bla...

Page 11: ...in W x 13 in D x 3 75 in H Weight 15 lbs 18 lbs Boxed Warranty Two year parts and labor 6 months on tubes Construction Details and Features o Phono pre amplifier that will handle MM MC and Dynamic hea...

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