5
WARNINGS
The V8-G Octal Tube Preamp contains lethal voltages
. The raw supply has over 300
volts present at a number of points on the circuit board. So if you ever decide to have a
qualified person open the unit to change or replace tubes, be absolutely sure that the
AC power is not connected to the preamp and that at least 2 minutes have passed to
allow for the voltage to dissipate before ever entering the unit. The tubes can be gently
wiggled into and out of their sockets fairly easily.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not remove the cover. No user
serviceable parts inside; refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol with an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product
ʼ
s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
Before using your SMS V8-G Octal Tube Preamp, carefully read applicable items
of operating instructions and safety suggestions.
1.
Obey all warnings on the SMS V8-G Octal Tube Preamp and in the SMS V8-G Octal
Tube Preamp Owner
ʼ
s Manual.
2.
Do NOT perform service operations beyond those described in this manual. In the
following circumstances, all repairs should be performed by qualified service personnel
only
:
•
Liquid is spilled into the unit
•
An object falls into the unit
•
The unit does not operate normally or changes in performance in a significant
way
•
The unit is dropped or the enclosure is damaged
3.
Prolonged listening at high volume levels may cause irreparable hearing loss and/or
damage. Be sure to practice “safe listening