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  MANTIS SERIES AMPLIFIERS 

 
 

Operations Manual 

For 

Mantis 89 / Mantis Jr models  

 

Fuchs Audio Technology® 

407 Getty Ave, Clifton, NJ 07015 

(973) 772-4420 (fax) 973-772-4460 

Website: www.fuchsaudiotechnology.com 

Email:  [email protected] 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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12-01-2021-AMF Rev-1.1 

Summary of Contents for Mantis 89

Page 1: ...s 89 Mantis Jr models Fuchs Audio Technology 407 Getty Ave Clifton NJ 07015 973 772 4420 fax 973 772 4460 Website www fuchsaudiotechnology com Email info fuchsaudiotechnology com 2000 2021 Fuchs Audio Technology All rights reserved 12 01 2021 AMF Rev 1 1 ...

Page 2: ...Audio are extremely proud of the quality and tremendous musicality of this new series Please read this manual carefully Although these amps were created to be simple amplifiers to learn and operate they will perform to its maximum by your full understanding of thecontents of this manual Feel free to call or e mail us we love emails with comments questions about your amp or just to find out what s ...

Page 3: ...ring up your amp 3 Diagrams FRONT REAR panels Tube bias diagram 4 Front Panel Controls Inputs Functions 5 Rear Panel Controls Inputs Outputs 6 Biasing The Amplifier Power Tubes Warnings and Technical Information 7 Warranty repair information mail in warranty form 2000 2021 Fuchs Audio Technology All rights reserved ...

Page 4: ...etachable power cord is standard And through Fuchs single point grounding the amp is quiet and free of hum at all operating levels A single instrument input and 3 speaker outputs for 4 8 16 ohms are provided An effects patch jack is provided as is a dual footswitch jack for channel and gain boost via a dual LED footswitch Features solid premium plywood cabinet with durable Tolex covering Anodized ...

Page 5: ...level 4 Install instrument cable from guitar into front panel INPUT 5 Be sure both POWER switch front panel is in DOWN 0ff position and standby is in off down position 6 Install power cord to amplifier AC POWER IN and to appropriate AC power source 7 POWER UP amplifier by 1 flipping POWER switch UP Allow at least 30 seconds to 1 minute for tubes to heat up Then switch amp to operate mode via stand...

Page 6: ...3 DIAGRAMS OF FRONT REAR PANELS TUBE BIAS DIAGRAM Front Panel Rear Panel Tube Bias Diagram ...

Page 7: ... The 800 gain control sets the overall gain volume for the amplifier in the clean channel 1 mode Adjust to volume tone taste This is the lower gain channel This channel with gain boost ON brings it to the level of the 900 channel without boost 900 Gain Control The 900 gain control sets the overall gain for the amplifier in the 900 channel Adjust to volume tone taste This channel is about 10 db mor...

Page 8: ... channels Accent Control The accent control adds highs to the power amp section altering the overall bite of the amp and presence of the power stage on both channels 5 REAR PANEL CONTROLS INPUTS OUTPUTS AC power cord input Using a standard IEC power cord Connect to AC POWER IN on the amplifier and to AC power source Please note the voltage on the chassis and make sure you are supplying the correct...

Page 9: ... per tube Class AB 1 100 watt Set for 036 volts on each test point 36 ma per tube Class AB 1 Bias is tested at the respective test point for each tube and set by the ten turn trimmer for each power tube There may be interaction between the tubes so adjusting in order and returning to the first tube and so forth until all tubes are at the same bias level WARNING ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD THERE ARE EX...

Page 10: ...munications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase th...

Page 11: ...with a polarized plug one blade wider than the other This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of this plug Δ Protect the power supply cord from being pinched cut or abraded Δ This product should only be used with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer Δ The ...

Page 12: ...ervicing to qualified personnel only Δ Fuchs amplifiers and loudspeaker systems are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels which may cause temporary or permanent hearing damage Use care when setting and adjusting volume levels during use ...

Page 13: ... the original purchaser This excludes tubes which are covered for 90 days by Fuchs and whatever period the manufacturer of the tube provides This does not apply to Fuchs amplifiers that have been tampered with damaged by shipping carriers reverse engineered or modified Your warranty form information must be returned to Fuchs Audio Technology within 30 days of purchase or your warranty will not be ...

Page 14: ...dd you to our customer e mail list Please fill in all requested information on this form so we may register you for future warranty repairs or future upgrades should they become available Purchasers Name Address City State Zip Country Phone Number E Mail address Model Serial Number Date of Purchase Dealer Name Comments Please return this form to Fuchs Audio Technology 407 Getty Ave Clifton NJ 0701...

Page 15: ...73 772 4460 Website www fuchsaudiotechnology comEmail info fuchsaudiotechnology com All Fuchs Products are Distributed in the EU through Audiowerk Distribution andLogistics AUDIOWERK e Kfm Schulstrasse 30 55595 Hargesheim Germany Tel 49 0 671 2135420 Fax 49 0 671 2135419 www audiowerk eu info audiowerk eu Thank you for choosing Fuchs Fuchs Audio Technology 2000 2021 All rights reserved ...

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