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Notes on safety
For your own safety you should read through this chapter
at first completely
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Risk of electrical shocks!
Only connect the device to a properly wired and earthed mains power socket with mains voltage of 230 V ~
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/50 Hz.
Do not operate the device if the power cord or the mains plug are damaged.
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Never submerse the device in water. Wipe it with a slightly moistened cloth only.
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Do not expose the device to rain and never use it in a damp or wet environment.
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Make sure that the power cord never becomes wet or moist during use.
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Under no circumstances may you open the device housing. Should you do so your safety would not be as-
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sured and the warranty will become void. There are no operational components whatsoever inside, only re-
ally high voltage that can give you a deadly shock!
Do not place objects containing fluids, e.g. flower vases or beer bottles, on or near the device.
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Notice regarding disconnection from mains-power:
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To completely disconnect the device from mains power, you must pull the plug from the power socket. For
this reason the device should be placed in a position where unobstructed access to the power socket is as-
sured at all times, so that in an emergency you will be able to immediately pull out the plug. To eliminate the
risk of fire you should completely disconnect the power plug from the power socket when the device is not
going to be used for a long time, for example, during holidays.
Always grasp the power cord by the plug. Do not pull on the cord itself and never touch the power cord with
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wet hands as this could result in a short circuit or an electrical shock. Do not place the device, speakers or
anything else on the power cord and make sure that it does not become clamped. Never tie knots in the
power cord and do not bind it together with other cables. Lay the power cord so that no one can step on or
stumble over it. A damaged power cord can cause a fire or an electrical shock. Check the power cord from
time to time. Should it become damaged contact our customer service department to have it replaced.
Always operate the device only on a correctly earthed socket, never sever the power cord’s earth wire. Oth-
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erwise a
LIFE THREATENING
situation exists!
Risk of fire!
Never leave the device unattended during operation.
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Never cover the ventilation slots of the device while it is on. Do not place the device in locations that are
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subject to direct sunlight. If you do, it may overheat and become irreparably damaged.
Never operate the amplifier in the vicinity of heat sources such as cookers, heating elements or other heat
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producing installations.
Do not place open fire sources, such as candles, on the device.
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Before a storm and/or a thunderstorm with a risk of lightning, please disconnect the device from the electri-
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cal power source.
Risk of personal injury!
Keep children away from the power cord and the device. Children frequently underestimate the dangers of
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electrical devices.
Provide a stable location for the device.
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Do not operate the device if it has sustained a fall or is damaged. Have the device checked or,
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if necessary, repaired by qualified technicians.
Maintenance and care
Never submerse the device in water or any other liquid. Don‘t let any liquid get into the housing. This would
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damage the unit and cause a short circuit.
Before cleaning the device you must disconnect it from the mains. Clean the surface of the device only with
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a slightly damp cloth. Never use petrol, solvents or any aggressive cleaners! These could damage the sur-
face of the unit‘s housing!