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Assembly Notes
Before you start building your kit, please take time to read the manual in full at least
once to enable you to fully understand the procedures and avoid any mistakes. The
following notes are important and should be read.
Requirements
The kit builder needs to have basic soldering skills and be able to read and understand
the wiring diagrams presented. Refer to the text and diagrams at each step throughout
the manual and ensure you double check all wiring at each stage. It is also
advantageous to refer to the circuit diagrams at the back of the manual throughout the
build.
Disclaimer:
1.
Audion supplies this product as a kit of parts for self-assembly, and the
construction is entirely at your own risk. No warranty or responsibility will be
accepted or applied; any injury or damage will be the responsibility of the
assembler. The kit of parts does not constitute a finished product in any way.
2.
When wiring the mains sockets, switches, and mains transformer the attaching
wires should all be tinned and wrapped where possible before being soldered.
This ensures that wires are not held on to terminals purely by solder alone and
safeguards them against becoming loose.
3.
When wiring an audio amplifier it is a good idea to wire each channel of the
amplifier symmetrically to keep all signal and power paths similar in length.
4.
Warning
: Extreme care should be taken when testing the amplifier as it will
need to be switched on with the cover panels removed. Unless you are
completely familiar with electronics and the circuit layout of the amplifier, it
is best to assume that ALL connections are of very high voltage and can at the
very least cause serious injury.
5.
This kit is intended for assembly only by adults who have a good
understanding of electronics and electronic construction. Please note - all
valves in the finished product get very hot in normal operation; care must be
taken to protect yourself and children by avoiding contact with them.
WARNING: The high voltages present in this kit can kill and the high
operating temperatures can burn. Observe all precautions and never
connect the kit to an electrical supply until it has been fully assembled,
checked and ready for testing. You assume total responsibility and
liability for the use and operation of this kit both for yourself and people
