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Unpacking and Placement
unpacking your amplifier
Carefully unpack your power amplifier according to the supplied instructions,
and remove all accessories from the carton. Please take care when lifting the
amplifier, as it is extremely heavy with weight somewhat concentrated near the
front right corner.
Important!
Keep all packing materials for future transport of your
Classé amplifier. Shipping your new component in
anything other than its purpose-designed packing material
may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
Important!
Remove the protective film from the meter lens slowly to
reduce the chance that static will build up inside, causing
a deflection of the meter’s pointer. If this happens, the
pointer may settle to its nominal zero position over a
short time on its own, but an anti-static wipe has been
included in the accessories pack which can be used to
discharge the static. Gently swiping it across the lens
surface should remove any built up static charge from the
meter assembly.
placement
Many installations will utilize an equipment rack, although a shelf, a cabinet or
the floor near the speaker(s) are acceptable alternatives. In any case, take care to
position it well away from source components and preamp/processors, which
may be sensitive to the amplifier’s electromagnetic fields.
Note that adequate clearance for the AC cord and connecting cables
must be left behind the amplifier. We suggest leaving six inches (15 cm)
of free space behind your power amplifier to allow all cables sufficient
room to bend without crimping or undue strain.
unit’s temperature
An important note about letting the unit come to room temperature:
The amplifier has built-in circuitry that will prevent it from being
powered on if it is too cold. If the amp has been delivered on a cold
day it should be allowed to acclimate to room temperature before being
plugged in.
ventilation
Your Classé power amplifier generates a certain amount of heat in the course of
normal operation. Avoid placement on soft surfaces that would restrict airflow
around the unit (such as plush carpeting). Leave at least two inches (5 cm) of
clearance in front and above the amplifier and six inches (15 cm) behind the
amplifier to allow the active cooling system to function properly. If installing the
amplifier in a cabinet, make sure that an opening at least 4” x 4” (10 cm x 10
cm) is provided opposite the fan exhaust area on the amplifier rear panel.
