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CHAPTER 3
OPERATION AND SAFETY
3.1 INTRODUCTION: The following paragraphs provide additional information for operation
of and safety from your TITAN III amplifier.
3.1.1 HIGH POWER TETRODES: The 4CX800As are very rugged and normally operate
with a large margin of safety in the TITAN III. They will deliver outstanding service for many
years if not damaged by abuse...especially excessive grid current or blockage of cooling air flow.
3.1.2 INTERLOCKS: The TITAN III is equipped with interlock switches intended to shut off
the power and short out the high voltage power supply when the cover is not securely fastened in
place. These protective interlocks are provided to protect you from POTENTIALLY FATAL
ELECTRIC SHOCK resulting from accidental contact with lethal voltages inside the amplifier.
However, you should never depend on interlocks alone to protect you by removing dangerous
voltages. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE AC LINE CABLE TO THE TITAN III BEFORE
REMOVING THE TOP COVER.
3.1.3 FUSES: Except in rare instances of component failure, blowing one or both primary fuses
indicates that maximum safe average power capabilities of the amplifier have been exceeded.
KEEP THE AIR INTAKE AND EXHAUST VENT AREAS
COMPLETELY CLEAR !!!
WARNING !!! DO NOT ALLOW THE SCREEN GRID CURRENT TO
EXCEED 75 mA!
WARNING !! THE AMPLIFIER SHOULD NEVER BE
ENERGIZED WITH THE COVERS REMOVED!!
DO NOT DEFEAT THE INTERLOCK SAFETY
SWITCHES!!
Summary of Contents for TITAN III 417
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Page 20: ...2 7 FIGURE 2 3 TITAN III FRONT VIEW FIGURE 2 4 TITAN III REAR VIEW ...
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