BGW 8000 - Operating the Amplifier; Operation Precautions and Procedures

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OPERATION
PRECAUTIONS
1. Speaker destruction is often due to improper equipment operation. This often
occurs when someone without the proper appreciation for the components of
a high power, high quality music system, has the opportunity to change
records or adjust levels. The best protection here is caution. Keep the
equipment out of reach of untrained adults and children. Make sure the
speaker is properly protected with fuses (Output Connections Section).
2. Never parallel the two amplifier outputs together.
3. If the amplifier continuously trips its circuit breaker, something is wrong - do
not continue operation.
4. Do not connect an input ground lead to an output ground lead; to do so may
cause a ground loop and oscillations.
.5.
Do not operate the amplifier from power mains ·which exceed the indicated
mains voltage by more than 1096.
6. Never connect the output of the amplifier to another power source such as a
battery or power main.
7. Do not expose the amplilier to corrosive chemicals such as lye, soft drinks,
salt water, etc. Also, never immerse the amplifier in any liquid.
8. Do
not remove the amplifier's cover during operations.
9. The amplifier is not intended for high frequency-high power use and should
not be used for high power ultrasonic applications.
10. Neither the amplifier nor any of its leads should be exposed to areas likely to
be struck by lightning.
PROCEDURES
After all connections have been made to the power amplifier, tum the gain
controls fully counter-clockwise. Tum on the preamplifier or mixer, then tum on
the power amplifier. The two green LED's on the front panel should light. If they
do not, check to see that the amplifier is plugged in to a live power outlet.
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