CH M10 - Setting Up Your M10 Amplifier; Safety Precautions; Unpacking the M10

2 Setting up your M10
2.1 Safety notice
Like any piece of sensitive audio electronics, there are certain precautions that you should take in handling
and installing your CH Precision M10 in order to protect yourself, your new equipment and your system.
Always handle with care. The M10 amplier components are extremely heavy, so have someone to help
you when unpacking, re-packing or moving them around. It is neither safe nor sensible to attempt to pack,
unpack or move them on your own. You risk seriously damaging both your ampliers and your health!
Install both chassis of your M10 amplier on strong, stable supports capable of holding their considerable
weight. It is best to clear/prepare the supporting surfaces in advance.
Do not install your M10 amplier near water.
Do not expose the units to any kind of liquid.
Do not install them under direct sunlight or near any heat source, such as a radiator or other apparatus
generating heat.
Do not install them in a conned space and make sure there is sufcient ventilation and airow around and
beneath each unit.
Do not operate them under high ambient temperature (>40°C) or in extremely high humidity conditions.
Only use options and accessories specied or recommended by CH Precision.
Do not open the units or try to service them yourself. Always refer to a qualied technician for service,
maintenance or upgrades. Failure to do so will void the unit’s warranty.
2.2 Unpacking
The M10’s cartons are large and contain both the components and all of their accessories. You will need
a large, preferably carpeted area in which to unpack them. Please also ensure that the rack, platform or
support space on which the M10 will be placed has been cleared and cleaned before you start. At this point
it is also worth ensuring that the connectors on any interconnect cables are cleaned and that the power to
your system is turned off. Each Carton consists of an inner box and outer sleeve. It is easiest to empty one
box at a time, before reassembling it to save space.
Once you open the inner box, remove the top layer of white foam packaging. Inside you will see the
component chassis and various accessories.
With a helper, carefully lift the M10 component out of the box and place it to one side. Then carefully remove the
plastic bag in which it is sealed. Alternatively, open the carton, fold the aps out of the way and gently turn the
whole box over. You can then lift the cardboard carton off of the internal packing, remove the foam base (that is
now on top) and gently turn the unit onto its feet. This saves lifting the heavy chassis off of the ground.
Remove the small, brown Accessory Pack and place it with its unit. Also remove the power cord and suction
cup (if present) and the four levelling/grounding spikes.
We recommend storing the Accessory Packs in a readily accessible place, so don’t put them back in the
cartons with the plastic bags when resealing them.
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