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INTRODUCTION
AF GROUP SRL, owner of AUDIO ANALOGUE brand and manufacturer of AUDIO ANALOGUE products;
does not take any responsibility in the following cases:
Whenever the operational procedures related to the use and maintenance of the unit as described in this
manual are not respected.
Whenever damages occur to the unit because of fixing and modifications made by non-authorized personnel
or because of normal deterioration of the system.
No part of this manual can be reproduced by any means, transmitted or copied for private or public use
without prior authorization from AF GROUP SRL.
The information contained in this manual is related to the data kept by AF GROUP SRL at the moment of the
issue of this publication; AF GROUP SRL has the right to make changes to this document without prior
notice.
The unit has been projected and manufactured according to meet the EC guidelines for obtaining the
mark at the time of printing. The necessary tests were carried out with a positive result.
This unit cannot be used for different purposes other than those for which it has been manufactured.
AF GROUP SRL does not take any responsibilities for accidents or damages due to improper use of the unit.
WARNING: Please do respect the safety standards contained in this manual before starting to operate the
unit.
Do not open the unit. No further operations than those described in this manual should be made. For
technical assistance, please always contact your AUDIO ANALOGUE retailer or AF GROUP SRL directly.
Not respecting the instructions contained in this manual will invalidate the terms and conditions of the
guarantee.
NECESSARY PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION: before starting any operation, use or maintenance of the equipment, it is strictly necessary to
carefully read the present manual.
To avoid any accidents or hazards it is necessary to follow the instructions below.
Activate the unit only after checking if the installation has been properly made according to the instructions
contained in this manual.
Avoid installing the unit in places subjected to extremely high temperatures or humidity.
Do not place the unit on carpets or other soft surfaces. Installing the unit near radiators or in closed
environments without ventilation should also be avoided.
Do not turn on the unit until it has not been correctly and completely installed, only supply the unit with the
kind of voltage indicated on the voltage label. If you are in doubts about the kind of voltage available, please
consult an expert technician for technical assistance.
The unit needs to be plugged to a ground connected inlet. The case of the unit is metallic; if ground
connection is missing, it may result dangerous.
In case damages occur to the power cable, it should be immediately replaced with a cable of the same kind.
This operation should be made only after unplugging the unit from the main power.
Do not place objects on the power cable and check that it is not positioned in way through. The cable should
not be knotted or curled.
Always replace the fuses with others of the same kind.
Do not use the unit close to water or other liquids. If liquid leaks into the unit, the plug should be
disconnected from the socket avoiding touching the metallic parts. Competent technical staff should be
asked to check the unit before operating it again.
Do not place recipients containing liquids on the unit, even when it is switched off.
Keep the equipment far from heat sources, such as direct sunlight, kitchens, radiators etc…
Always unplug the power cable during thunderstorms.
Always switch the unit off and unplug the power cable before cleaning the case: this operation should be
made using a dry and soft cloth. Never use alcohol-based cleaning material.
If the ABsolute is carried from an extremely cold environment to an extremely hot one, it could create internal
condensation, causing possible bad functioning.
If this occurs, please wait for at least an hour before using the ABsolute again, to allow it to gradually reach
room temperature.
When not being used for long periods, please unplug the unit by the mains.
INSTRUCTIONS TO PUT IT OUT OF SERVICE
Contact qualified personnel. Follow the regulations of the current legislation regarding recycling and waste
disposal.