Ver. 2.0 - ©Phædrus Audio Ltd. 2015 All rights reserved.
User Access & Servicing
Phædrus Audio equipment employs thermionic valve (vacuum-tube) technology
and employs hazardous voltages for the high-tension supplies. THE USER SHOULD
NOT ATTEMPT TO SERVICE THE UNIT. ALL SERVICING SHOULD BE REFERRED TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL OR FACTORY ONLY.
Phædrus Audio products should NEVER be connected to the external power
supply or in any other way energised when the case is opened and/or the circuit
board is accessible.
Ground (earth) issues
Phædrus Audio Ltd.'s products are all powered by external (12V AC) power supplies which should be double
insulated, class-II types (see above). It should therefore be appreciated that,
A CONNECTION TO EITHER THE PHAB, the PHAME, PHILTER of the PHI product CAN NEVER BE
RELIED UPON PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE OR SAFETY EARTH (GROUND). This advice obtains
IRRESPECTIVE OF THE SETTINGS OF ANY "EARTH OR GROUND LIFT" SWITCHES
.
General Safety Instructions
Do not operate Phædrus Audio equipment near any source of water or in excessively moist
environments.
Keep your Phædrus Audio equipment away from babies, children and pets.
Do not let objects do not fall, or liquids be spilled, into the enclosure.
Situate the Phædrus Audio equipment away from heat sources or other equipment that produce heat.
Ensure Phædrus Audio equipment has adequate ventilation. Improper ventilation will cause overheating,
and can damage the equipment.
When cleaning Phædrus Audio equipment, remove all connections to the unit; including power and
gently wipe with a clean lint-free cloth; if necessary, gently moistened with lukewarm or distilled water.
Use a dry lint-free cloth to remove any remaining moisture. NEVER use aerosol sprays, solvents, or
abrasives on Phædrus Audio equipment.
Phædrus Audio equipment should be serviced by qualified service personnel or returned to Phædrus
Audio Ltd. when: an object (or objects) have fallen into the enclosure; or liquid has fallen into, or been
spilled into the unit; or the unit has been exposed to rain or high humidity; or the unit does not operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or the unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
has been damaged.