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2. Important Safety Instructions
The following guidelines shall help minimize the risk of injury through fire or electric shock.
1.
Carefully read these safety notes before you use the
device!
2.
Keep these safety notes in a safe place.
3.
Pay attention to all warnings, instructions and additi-
onal texts on the unit.
4.
This device was only designed for operation under
normal climatic conditions (temperate climate).
5.
Do not install or use your amp in close proximity to
water or if you are wet yourself.
6.
Do not subject your device to sudden and severe
temperature changes. This could cause moisture
condensation inside the unit, which could damage
it. In the event of moisture condensation allow the
device to dry out completely before use.
7.
Use your amp in a safe place where nobody can step
on cables or trip over and damage them.
8.
Pay attention to an unhindered air circulation
around the amp, never obstruct the air vents or grilles.
9.
Always pull the mains plug before cleaning your
amp or when left unused for a long period of time.
Use only a dry cloth for cleaning. Avoid the use of
detergents and do not let any liquids seep into the
unit.
10.
Use only the right fuses with the same current
rating and trigger characteristic as replacements. Ne-
ver mend fuses! Pull the mains plug before replacing
a fuse. Should a fuse blow again after a short while,
the device needs to be checked.
11.
Never install your amp close to devices with strong
electromagnetic fields such as large mains transfor-
mers, revolving machines, neon illumination etc. Do
not lay signal cables parallel to power current cables.
12.
There are no user-serviceable components inside the
unit. To avoid the risk of an electric shock, the unit
must not be opened. All maintenance, adjustment
and repair works should be carried out by qualified
staff only. Any unauthorized tampering will void the
2-year warranty.
13.
In keeping with the EMV regulations screened cables
with correctly fitted connectors must be used for all
signal connections.
14.
Always use an earthed power supply with the
correct mains voltage. If you are in doubt about the
power outlet ground, have it checked by a qualified
technician.
15.
Cable up your amp only when it is powered off.
16.
This device should be installed near the socket out-
let and disconnection of the device should be easily
accessible. The mains plug of the power
supply shall remain readily operable. Protect the
power cord from being walked on or pinched par-
ticularly at plugs, convenience receptacles and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
17.
This product may cause permanent hearing loss.
Do not operate for long periods of time at a high
volume level or at any level that is uncomfortable.
If you experience any hearing loss or ringing in the
ears, you should consult an audiologist.
18.
The product should be located away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers or other
products that produce heat.
19.
Do not place any open sources of fire, like candles,
on the device.
20.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall onto
the device and liquids are not spilled into the enclo-
sure through openings. Ensure that no objects filled
with liquids, such as vases, are placed on the device.
21.
Do not place this device on an unstable cart, stand,
tripod, bracket or table. The device may fall, causing
serious injury to you and serious damage
to the device itself.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
AT T EN T I O N
RISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
NE PAS OUVRIR
The lightning flash with
the arrow head symbol
within an equilateral
triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of unisolated
´dangerous voltage´ within this
product´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 this product.
