4 freePORT PAS 400 Version 060328
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Always check before connecting the power cable to the mains socket that the power switch
on the unit itself is set to off ("O").
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Use the power cable or power supply that came with the unit to connect to the mains
socket (wall outlet).
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Power supply: a damaged power cable may not be repaired. Use a new cable.
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Avoid plugging the mains cable into a power strip that already has several other power-
consuming devices connected to it.
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Avoid using extension cables. The unit must be connected to a mains socket close to it, and
that socket should be freely accessible.
Installation:
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This product may only be placed on a stable, clean, horizontal surface.
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Do not expose this product to vibration.
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Do not operate this product anywhere near water or other liquids. Do not use it near a sink,
swimming pool, bathtub, or in any damp room or area. Electrical shocks carried through
water can kill. Do not place any beverages whatsoever on or near this product, as liquids
can kill electronic components.
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Ensure sufficient ventilation around the product to allow for adequate heat dissipation,
especially near the rear panel and the sides of the cabinet (minimum of 8 inches from the
nearest wall). The unit may only be installed in a rack if measures are taken to ensure
sufficient ventilation and if the mounting instructions of the manufacturer are followed. Do
not block or cover any heat sink, fan, or vent.
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Do not place the product where it will be in the path of direct sunlight, and keep it a safe
distance away from radiators and other heaters of any kind.
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If you bring this product from a cold environment into a warm one (such as from a vehicle
into a studio), it is quite possible that condensation will form inside the cabinet. Please
allow the unit sufficient time for acclimation to room temperature (minimum thirty
minutes) before connecting and powering up.
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To avoid accidents, do not use any accessory equipment with this product that is not
approved by the manufacturer, particularly mounting accessories.
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Do not place this unit on any unstable platform, cart, stand or table. If the unit falls, it can
cause bodily injury to persons, or can be damaged itself.
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To protect this product from lightning damage during a thunderstorm or from power
surges during an extended absence, disconnect the power cable from the wall outlet.
