Unpacking; Placement & Ventilation - Plinius A-300 Manual

Unpacking

The Plinius Reference A-300 power amplifier is a very heavy amplifier and so requires to be
shipped in a custom made crate. To open the crate you must locate and remove the 12 pozi
drive screws around the base of the crate. Once all of the screws have been removed, the
crate will lift off the base and expose the inner carton containing the amplifier.
Please take care when opening the carton as the unit sits just below the surface of the
carton. Open the carton from the top and remove the accessories and polystyrene packing
from each end. You may now proceed to lift the unit from the carton. You will require help
with this as the unit is very heavy.
Placement & Ventilation
This Plinius product may operate at a moderately high temperature, especially during
extended listening sessions. With this in mind, we recommend the following guidelines
for placement and ventilation.
• The ideal location is upon a rigid stand, away from direct contact with any
temperature sensitive materials, furniture or deep pile carpets.
• Ventilation through and around the amplifier should be kept unimpeded.
• Ensure heat vents (slots in the base and lid) are not covered or restricted in any way.
• Equipment racks should be of an open type with no closed side panels and no closed
front or rear panels.
• Ensure a minimum of 400mm clearance on all sides of your Plinius unit to other
equipment and the shelf above. Ensure the space between the chassis and shelf
below the unit is unobstructed at all times.
• DO NOT place this unit in an enclosed cabinet.
• DO NOT stack other audio components on top of this unit.
• NOTE: This unit has been designed for use in moderate climates only, not for tropical
conditions.
The design of this Plinius product incorporates a very high level of mechanical decoupling
of the input and output. It can however still be influenced by acoustical feedback in the
operating environment. The use of acoustic cones or a suitably spiked amplifier stand or
table may further enhance the performance of this amplifier. Consult your Plinius dealer for
further advice if required.
PLINIUS REFERENCE A-300
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