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installation
Make certain that there
is enough space around
the front and rear of the
amplifier to allow the
heated air to escape.
suggestion: In racks
with closed backs
allow at least one
standard-rack-space
opening for every four
amps.
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cooling requirements
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Always turn off and
disconnect the amplifier
from mains voltage
before making audio
connections. Also, as an
extra precaution, turn
the attenuators down
during power-up.
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