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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES

1.

VACUUM TUBES BECOME HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS. NEVER
TOUCH A TUBE WHEN THE UNIT IS ON. IT MAY TAKE SEVERAL MINUTES FOR
THE TUBES TO COOL DOWN AFTER THE UNIT IS SWITCHED OFF.  INSTALL
THIS  AMPLIFIER  IN  SUCH  A  WAY  THAT  PEOPLE,  PETS,  AND  FLAMMABLE
MATERIALS CAN NOT COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE AMPLIFIER.

2.

DO NOT EXPOSE CHASSIS TO MOISTURE. DO NOT PLUG INTO AN AC SOURCE
UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED.

3.

Complete all signal (interconnect and speaker cable) connections 

before

 connecting the AC

cord to the wall outlet and turning the unit on. Similarly, always turn the amplifier off and
remove the AC power cord before detaching cabling. Failure to observe this sequence can
result in damage to the amplifier, speakers or associated components.

4.

For protection of your speakers and power amplifier, source components should be switched
on before the power amplifier. Similarly, turn the power amplifier off before switching off
the source components.

5.

THESE UNITS CONTAIN NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS. DO NOT REMOVE THE
BOTTOM COVER. LETHAL VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE CHASSIS. DO
NOT OPERATE THE UNITS IF THEY ARE WET.

6.

This amplifier is moderately is heavy. Please exercise caution in lifting the unit, and take
care to install it securely in a sturdy, well designed stand so that it will not fall or tip over
(this could cause serious, possibly fatal injury).

Summary of Contents for Auricle MusicBloc

Page 1: ...lve Amplification Company Auricle Musicbloc Monoblock Tube Amplifier Instructions 12 November 2004 Please read carefully before installing Copyright 2004 by Valve Amplification Company All rights reserved ...

Page 2: ...ill be well rewarded It is our goal to provide instruments of the highest quality be informative to all of our customers and to provide responsive effective customer service Please feel free to contact us if we can be of assistance We can be reached Telephone 941 952 9695 Fax 941 952 9691 E mail info vac amps com Website www vac amps com We look forward to being of service even as you have many ye...

Page 3: ...Similarly always turn the amplifier off and remove the AC power cord before detaching cabling Failure to observe this sequence can result in damage to the amplifier speakers or associated components 4 Forprotection of yourspeakers and power amplifier sourcecomponentsshould beswitched on before the power amplifier Similarly turn the power amplifier off before switching off the source components 5 T...

Page 4: ...4 Do not operate the amplifer on carpet or on any other surface that might restrict airflow 5 The amplifier chassis will become very warm during normal use 6 The amplifier must be installed in a secure sturdy properly built and ventilated stand cabinet or enclosure The Auricle is heavy and could inflict serious injury or property damage if it falls or if the stand upon which it is place tips over ...

Page 5: ...rear panel ALWAYS connect power cord to component before plugging it into an AC outlet and make sure that unit s power switch is set to the off position before making the final connection For best performance try to route the power cord away from signal cables 5 Set the TEST switch to illuminate the two front LED s Watch them as the amplifier warms up adjusting output tube bias as necessary See Ou...

Page 6: ...ed immediately Never operate the amplifier with an LED that shows red when music is not playing When installing new tubes set the bias controls fully counter clockwise Check the bias of both channels as the amplifier warms up don t wait ten minutes Bias levels should be checked monthly to ensure optimum sound quality It is not unusual for the bias to change with time particularly when tubes are ne...

Page 7: ...th while the amplifier is switched off and unplugged should restorethefinish to itsoriginallustre Never clean with harsh or causticcleansing agents When shipping your amplifier be certain to wrap the amplifier in the cloth tissue or plastic wrap in which it was originally packaged VAC is not responsible for cosmetic damage resulting from improper care or packing ...

Page 8: ...es are available fromVAC These tubes ensureyouramplifier will meet or exceed all factory performance specifications Before replacing tubes all power must be off Mute unit place power switch in the off position and unplug power cord Remove cover and old tubes ONLY after the unit has cooled down In normal use tubes become hot enough to cause serious burns Allow several minutes for tubes to cool befo...

Page 9: ...ealers and operated within the United States by the original owner It covers factory service and within the continental United States standard return shipping For warranty information outside of the U S contact the importer of VAC equipment for your country Units sold outside of the U S should still be registered with VAC It is responsibility of the dealer and customer to determine suitability of ...

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