Octave HP500MK3, Owner'S Manual

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 

2.2. Placement

 
1. Location 
 

OCTAVE equipment is designed strictly for use in a dry domestic environment. Do not use it in 
the open air or in damp environments!  
 
Never place plants or liquid filled containers on your OCTAVE equipment. Take care that objects 
do not fall or liquids are not spilled into the enclosure. Should this happen, remove the mains plug 
immediately and have your amplifier checked by a qualified service technician.  
 
Condensation may form if the amplifier is taken from a cold environment into a warm one. If you 
do this, wait until the amplifier has reached room temperature and is dry before switching it on. 
 
Avoid installing the unit close to sources of heat such as radiators or anywhere that it may be in 
direct sunlight.  
 
Do not operate the unit near flammable materials, gases or vapours. Avoid areas where there 
may be heavy accumulations of dust or where the unit may be subject to mechanical vibration.  
 
Place your OCTAVE amplifier on a stable, even surface. 
 
 

2. Grille 
 

Never operate the amplifier without the protective grille. 
 
 

3. Ventilation 
 

Make sure that your amplifier has a good flow of air around it. If you intend to install your 
equipment in a cupboard or a shelf unit, ensure that there is at least a ten centimetre gap 
between the ventilation slots and the walls all around the amplifier. The rear panel of cupboards 
should have ventilation holes to prevent heat build up. Do not rest the equipment on a soft 
surface such as carpet or foam sheeting. 
 
 
 

2.3. Warranty 

 
OCTAVE can only guarantee the safety, reliability and performance of this unit if modifications 
and repairs are carried out by specialized personnel and if the amplifier is operated in accordance 
with the instructions contained in this manual.