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 | Amplified Loudspeaker Controller Install and User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC

 SHOCK DO NOT OPEN

This unit has been engineered and manufactured to ensure your 
personal safety. But IMPROPER USE CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL 
ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR FIRE HAZARD.
In order not to defeat the safeguards incorporated into this 
product, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use 
and service. Please read these “Important Safeguards” carefully 
before use.

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Read these instructions.

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Keep these instructions.

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Heed all warnings.

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Follow all instructions.

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Do not use this equipment near water.

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Clean only with a dry cloth.

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Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 
with the manufacturer’s instructions.

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Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat 
registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat.

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Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one 
wider than the other. A grounding-type plug has two blades 
and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong 
are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit 
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the 
obsolete outlet.

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Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point 
where they exit from the apparatus.

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Only use attachments/accessories specified by the 
manufacturer.

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Use only with the rack, cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the 
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when 
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid 
injury from tip-over.

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Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when 
unused for long periods of time.

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Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is 
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, 
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has 
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the 
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not 
operate normally, or has been dropped.

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The apparatus shall be connected to a MAINS socket outlet 
with a protective earth grounding connection

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Where the MAINS plug or an appropriate coupler is used as the 
disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily 
operable.

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WIRING

THE TRIANGLE WITH THE LIGHTNING BOLT IS USED TO ALERT THE USER TO 
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.

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THE TRIANGLE WITH THE EXCLAMATION POINT IS USED TO ALERT THE 
USER TO IMPORTANT OPERATING OR MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS.

THE CE-MARK INDICATES THE COMPLIANCE WITH THE LOW VOLTAGE AND 
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY.

SYMBOL FOR EARTH/GROUND CONNECTION.

SYMBOL INDICATING THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS FOR INDOOR USE ONLY.

SYMBOL FOR CONFORMITY WITH DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EC OF THE 
EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT ON WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC 
EQUIPMENT (WEEE).

DO NOT USE THE UNIT AT ALTITUDES ABOVE 2000 M.

DO NOT USE THE UNIT IN TROPICAL ENVIRONMENT.

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WIRING

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT ATTEMPT 
TO OPEN ANY PART OF THE UNIT. NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. 
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

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WIRING

CONNECTION TO THE MAINS SHALL BE DONE ONLY BY A ELECTRO-
TECHNICAL SKILLED PERSON ACCORDING THE NATIONAL REQUIREMENTS 
OF THE COUNTRIES WHERE THE UNIT IS SOLD.

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WIRING

DO NOT USE THIS ALC IF THE ELECTRICAL POWER CORD IS FRAYED OR 
BROKEN.

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WIRING

TO AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT TOUCH ANY EXPOSED SPEAKER 
WIRING WHILE THE ALC IS OPERATING.

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WIRING

DO NOT SPILL WATER OR OTHER LIQUIDS INTO OR ON THE ALC.

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WIRING

NO NAKED FLAME SOURCES SUCH AS LIGHTED CANDLES SHOULD BE 
PLACED ON THE ALC.

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WIRING

WARNING TO PREVENT INJURY, THIS APPARATUS MUST BE SECURELY 
ATTACHED TO THE FLOOR/WALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS.

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WIRING

THIS DEVICE MUST BE POWERED EXCLUSIVELY BY EARTH CONNECTED 
MAINS SOCKETS IN ELECTRICAL NETWORKS COMPLIANT TO THE IEC 364 
OR SIMILAR RULES

CLASS3

WIRING

DISCONNECT THE AC MAINS SOURCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN ANY 
PART OF THE ALC

CLASS3

WIRING

COMMUNITY SUGGESTS PLUGGING THE ALC-3202D TO A 16 A RATING, C OR 
D CURVE, 10 KA SECTIONING BREAKER.

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WIRING

IT IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO UNPLUG THE OUTPUT CONNECTORS 
BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE SELF CHECK PROCEDURE

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WIRING

THE TESTING SIGNALS MIGHT CAUSE LOUDSPEAKER IMPAIRMENTS.

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WIRING

OUTPUT TERMINALS ARE HAZARDOUS: WIRING CONNECTION TO THESE 
TERMINALS REQUIRES INSTALLATION BY AN INSTRUCTED PERSON AND 
THE USE OF READY MADE LEADS. 

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WIRING

PROPERLY FIT THE AC MAINS PLUG TO THE ALC INLET.
BEFORE POWERING THIS ALC, VERIFY THAT THE CORRECT VOLTAGE RATING 
IS BEING USED.

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WIRING

VERIFY THAT YOUR MAINS CONNECTION IS CAPABLE OF SATISFYING THE 
POWER RATINGS OF THE DEVICE.

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TAKE CARE TO LOCK THE OUTPUT TERMINAL BEFORE SWITCHING THE 
DEVICE ON.

IMPORTANT: 

The manufacturer cannot be held responsible 

for damages caused to persons, things or data due to an 

improper or missing ground connection.
Contact the authorized service center for ordinary and 

extraordinary maintenance.
It is absolutely necessary to verify these fundamental 

requirements of safety and, in case of doubt, require an 

accurate check by qualified personnel.

Note: 

Every effort has been made to ensure that the 

information contained in this manual was complete and 

accurate at the time of printing. However, due to ongoing 

technical advances, changes or modifications may have 

occurred that are not covered in this manual. The latest 

version is available at communitypro.com.

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