ARES 8 user’s manual
ARES 8 user’s manual
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CAUTIONS!
CAUTION: Turn the amplifier on last and off first!
Keep this device away from rain and moisture!
Every person involved with the installation, operation and maintenance of this device has to:
- be qualified.
- follow the instructions of this manual.
- consider this manual to be part of the total product.
- keep this manual for the entire service life of the product.
- pass this manual on to every further owner or user of the product.
- download the latest version of the user manual from the Internet.
Safety instructions:
That device has been CE approved. All the subsets are fully RoHS and CEM compatible.
This speaker-system has left our premises in absolutely perfect condition. In order to maintain this condition and to ensure a safe opera-
tion, it is absolutely necessary for the user to follow the safety instructions and warning notes written in this user manual.
Important:
Damages caused by the disregard of this user manual are not subject to warranty. The dealer will not accept liability for any resulting
defects or problems.
Please make sure that there are no obvious transport damages. Should you notice any damages on the connection panel or on the
casing? Do not take the speaker-system into operation and immediately consult your local dealer.
DANGER OF BURNING!
The materials used in this speaker-system are normally flammable. If B1 is required at the installation place, the surface must be treated
with an appropriate fire retardant in regular intervals.
DANGER TO LIFE!
A crashing speaker-system can cause deadly accidents. All safety instructions given in this manual must be observed.
Before the speaker-system is switched on all faders and volume controls have to be set to «-∞» or «min» position.
HEALTH HAZARD!
By operating speaker-systems with an amplifier, you can produce excessive sound pressure levels that may lead to permanent hearing
loss.
Keep away children and amateurs!
There are no serviceable parts inside the speaker-system. Maintenance and service operations are only to be carried out by authorized
dealers.
Operating determinations:
This audio system is a passive or active system which can be used for permanent installations or for mobile use.
This product is only allowed to be connected with appropriate power amplifier and sources. It was designed for indoor use only.
The maximum power of the speaker system must never be exceeded. When operating the speaker system, please make sure that the
loudspeakers always sound well. When distortions can be heard, the amplifier or the loudspeaker is overloaded, or signal is very poor qua-
lity. Overloads can quickly lead to amplifier, speaker or hears damage.
In order to avoid damage, please reduce the volume immediately when distortions can be heard. When speaker systems are destroyed by
overload, the guarantee becomes void.
By operating speaker systems with an amplifier, you can produce excessive sound pressure levels that may lead to permanent hearing
loss. Please refer to the explanations under «Legal instructions».
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WARNING!
Speaker systems must only be operated by trained persons.
Danger of Life due to crashing speaker systems or hearing loss due to excessive sound pressure levels! The different local conditions have to be
considered in terms of safety rules.
When using smoke machines, make sure that the speaker system is never exposed to the direct smoke jet and is installed in a distance of 0.5 meters
between smoke machine and speaker system.
The ambient temperature must always be b3° C and +45° C. Keep away from direct insulation(particularly in cars) and heaters.
This speaker system must only be installed at a solid, plane, anti-slip, vibration-free, oscillation-free and fire-resistant location.
LEGAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Operating an amplification system can produce extremely high noise levels that may cause a permanent hearing loss. The legal ins-
tructions for using an amplification system vary from country to country. The user must always inform himself on the legal instructions
valid in his country and apply them to his situation. Always monitor the sound pressure level when operating an amplification system in
discotheques, concerts etc. Never exceed the permissible noise level exposures as specified by your authorities. The monitoring of the
noise levels must be documented in an appropriate way.
Hearing damage caused by high noise levels can be treated as physical injury and persecuted by law. Please note that the organizer is
responsible for keeping to a specified noise level. If this noise level will be exceeded, the event may be cancelled immediately.
If the organizer does not fulfill his safety duties, he is reliable by civil law for any damages occurred, e.g.: Pay the treatment costs of the
damaged person, pay a smart money to the damaged person.
Economic damage caused can be demanded from the operator of the amplification system. If hired persons work with amplification sys-
tems: the noise levels of music events are almost always too high. This is why the entrepreneur has to set up warning signs and provide
hearing protectors. The staff has to use these.
AudioFocus© cannot be made liable for damages caused by incorrect installations and excessive noise levels.
Please note:
When using this speaker system in public or industrial areas, a series of safety instructions have to be followed that this manual can only give in part.
The operator must therefore inform himself on the current safety instructions and consider them.
Before installing the system, make sure that the installation area can hold a minimum point load of 8 times the system’s load (e.g. weight 20 kg - point
load 160 kg).
The speaker system must never be installed higher than 100 cm without secondary attachment.
For overhead use (mounting height >100 cm), always fix the speaker system with an appropriate safety rope.
DANGER!
This speaker system must only be suspended by experienced and trained persons - Danger to Life due to crashing speaker systems!
If the original speaker system is equipped with an appropriate flange, this speaker system can be installed on top of a subwoofer (satellite system), on a
speaker stand, an appropriate stand or an appropriate wall-mounting. The carrying capacity of the distance-tube, the speaker
stand, the stand or the wall-mounting must never be exceeded.
The Top units must always provide enough stability. The Sub unit base surface must always be sufficiently dimensioned in relation to the top speaker in
order to prevent tilting over.
Operate the speaker system only after having familiarized with its functions. Do not permit operation by persons not qualified for operating the speaker
system. Most damages are the result of unprofessional operation!
Speaker systems must never be transported with cranes. Never stack heavy objects on this speaker system. Persons must never climb onto this spea-
ker system.
Never use solvents or aggressive detergents in order to clean the speaker system! Rather use a soft and damp cloth.
Please consider that unauthorized modifications on the speaker system are forbidden due to safety reasons!
If this speaker system will be operated in any way different to the one described in this manual, the product may suffer damages and the guarantee
becomes void. Furthermore, any other operation may lead to dangers like crashes, hearing loss etc.
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