Electro-Voice Compact Precision CP1800, Owner'S Manual

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UNPACKING & WARRANTY
Carefully open t he packaging and take out the power ampli fi er. Next to the power ampli fi er itself, the
package also includes this owner’s manual, a mains cord and the warranty certi fi cate. Keep the original
invoice, which states the purchase/delivery date together with the warranty certi fi cate at a safe place.
INSTALLATION NOTES
Generally, installing or mounting power amps should be carried out in a way that guarantees continu-
ously unopposed front-to-rear air circulation. Installation of appliances with opposite air circulation within
one cabinet or closed rack shelf system is not recommended. When including an appliance in a closed
cabinet or rack shelf system make sure to provide suf
fi cient ventilation. Leave a gap of at least
60mm
x 330mm
(up to the cabinet’s top ventilation louvers) for air circulation between the rear of the power
ampli fi er and the cabinet’s/rack’s rear inner wall. Make sure to leave at least 100mm of space above the
cabinet or rack shelf system. Since temperatures inside of the cabinet or rack shelf system can easily
rise up to 40°C during operation, bearing in mind the maximally allowable environmental temperature
during operation for all other appliances installed in the same rack shelf system is mandatory (also refer
to “MAINS OPERATION AND RESULTING TEMPERATURE”).
Caution: For trouble-free operation exceeding the maximally allowable environmental tem-
perature of +40°C is not permissible.
The use of installation rails or optionally available “rear-rack-mount” rails is strongly recommended when
installing the appliance in a rack shelf system or cabinet to prevent the front panel from bending.
The power ampli fi er has to be protected against: dripping or splashing water, direct sunlight, high tem-
peratures or direct in fl uence of heat sources, high humidity, extensive dust and vibrations.
Condensation on internal parts may occur when transporting the power ampli fi er from a cold into a
warmer environment. In that case operation is only permissible after the appliance has gained the
new temperature (after approximately one hour). If foreign objects or liquids have entered the power
ampli
fi er’s enclosure make sure to instantly separate the appliance from the mains power and contact
an authorised service centre for inspection before continuing operation.
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