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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS & SAFETY NOTES
1.
DANGEROUS VOLTAGES EXIST WITHIN THE MAIN CHASSIS. DO NOT
REMOVE CHASSIS COVER UNTIL UNIT HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF AND
UNPLUGGED FROM THE WALL OUTLET (POWER) AND ALL
COMPONENTS FOR 15 MINUTES. TUBES BECOME HOT IN USE, AND CAN
CAUSE INJURY. DO NOT EXPOSE CHASSIS TO MOISTURE. DO NOT PLUG
INTO AN AC SOURCE UNTIL ALL CONNECTIONS ARE COMPLETED AND
ALL COVERS ARE INSTALLED. DO NOT DISCONNECT THE POWER
SUPPLY FROM THE MAIN CHASSIS UNTIL THE UNIT HAS BEEN
SWITCHED OFF FOR 15 MINUTES.
2.
Complete all signal connections and connection between the power supply and the
main chassis
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.
3.
At turn on, all volume controls should be full counter-clockwise and the mode switch
should be set to “Mute”. Allow the preamplifier to warm up for one minute before
you unmute the unit; failure to wait can cause a transient to be sent through your
power amplifier that might cause damage to your loudspeakers. Note: Mute is
automatically engaged when switching on units equipped with the remote control
option.
4.
For protection of your speakers and power amplifier, always switch amplifier to
“Mute” before switching the power off or on. Note: Mute is automatically engaged
when switching on units equipped with the remote control option.
5.
THE POWER SUPPLY CONTAINS 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.
THE MAIN CHASSIS CONTAINS VACUUM TUBES. DANGEROUS
VOLTAGES EXIST WITHIN THIS CHASSIS. NEVER REMOVE THE COVER
UNLESS THE UNIT HAS BEEN SWITCHED OFF AND DISCONNECTED FOR
AT LEAST 15 MINUTES. THE TOP COVER MUST ALWAYS BE LEFT
SECURELY IN PLACE.
7.
Take care to install your preamplifier securely in a sturdy, well designed stand so that
it will not fall or tip over (this could cause serious, possibly fatal injury).
