AE Techron 8302, Operator'S Manual

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8302 OPERATOR’S MANUAL – SECTION 7

7  Maintenance

Simple maintenance can be performed by the user 
to help keep the equipment operational. The fol

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lowing routine maintenance is designed to prevent 
problems before they occur. See the 

Trouble

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shooting

 section, for recommendations for re-

storing the equipment to operation after an error 

condition has occurred. 

Preventative maintenance is recommended after 
the first 250 hours of operation, and every three 
months or 250 hours thereafter. If the equipment 
environment is dirty or dusty, preventative mainte

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nance should be performed more frequently. 

•  Vacuum cleaner 
• 

Damp cloth (use water only or a mild soap 
diluted in water)

To ensure adequate cooling and maximum ef

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ficiency of the internal cooling fans, the amplifier’s 
front and rear grills should be cleaned periodically. 
To clean the amplifier grills and filter, complete the 
following steps:

1. 

Disconnect the amplifier from its power source 
via external mechanical disconnect or breaker.

2. 

The front grill is secured to the amplifier front 
panel by magnets. Pull out on the grill to re

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lease it from the front panel.

3. 

Remove the filter located behind the front grill.

4. 

Using a vacuum cleaner, vacuum the front ven

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tilation grill, the grill filter, and the back ventila

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tion exit grill. 

5. 

Using a damp cloth, clean the amplifier front 
panel and the rear ventilation grills. Also use 
the damp cloth to clean the front grill and filter. 
If necessary, these can be immersed in warm, 
soapy water.

6. 

Dry the front panel, filter, and grills with a clean 

cloth or allow to air dry. 

IMPORTANT: All parts 

should be completely dry before reconnect

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ing or restarting the amplifier.

7. 

Reinstall the filter and replace the amplifier 
front grill.

Before you begin, make sure your ampli-

fier is disconnected from the power 

source. The amplifier’s AC input must be 

completely disconnected from the power 

source via external mechanical discon

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nect or breaker.

CAUTION

7.1 

Clean Amplifier Filter and Grills

7.1.1  Tools Required

The recommended equipment and supplies 
needed to perform the functions required for this 
task are described as follows. 

The front grill is held on by strong mag-

nets. When replacing the front grill, hold 

the grill by its side edges and be sure 

to keep fingers clear of the grill back. 

Pinching injuries can occur if the grill is 

replaced improperly.

CAUTION