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Chapter 1
Safety Instructions and User Responsibility
1.1 Important Safety Instructions
Before using your amplifier, carefully read the items of these operating instructions applicable
to you, and the safety suggestions:
1) Keep this manual for future reference.
2) Heed all warnings.
3) Follow all instructions.
4) Do not use this unit near water. Do not spill water or other liquids into or on the unit.
Do not operate the amplifier while it is wet or standing in liquid.
5) Clean only with a dry cloth.
6)
Do not block the cooling fins. Install the unit in accordance with the instructions.
7) Do not operate the amplifier near any heat-producing devices such as radiators, heat
registers, or stoves.
8) Always operate the unit with the chassis ground wire connected to the electrical safety
earth. Do not defeat the safety purpose of a grounding-type plug. A grounding type
plug has two pins and a third grounding prong. The third prong is provided for your
safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, there may be an error in the
power cord provided – contact Brüel& Kjær.
9) Connect only to AC power outlets rated 230–240V or 100–120 V, 50–60Hz.
10) Do not use this amplifier if the power cord is broken or frayed. Protect the power cord
from being walked upon or pinched, particularly at the plug and the point where it
meets the apparatus.
11) Only use accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12)
The unit is intended for use in a 19" rack. Follow the mounting instructions. When
a rack on wheels is used, exercise caution when moving the loaded rack to avoid injury
from tipping over.
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