Warnings And Safety Notes - BE QUIET! BQT E9-700W User Manual

1. INTRODUCTION
We are pleased about your decision to use a be-quiet! power supply out of our Straight Power series in
your computer. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the
advantages and specifics of the Straight Power series in this comprehensive manual.
The latest generation of the Straight Power series offers you many experiences and is a consequent
further development of the very successful pilot production.
Should you have any further question, please contact our customer service. See contact information
under item 10.
PC Systems are always becoming more and more capable and require more electricity as a result of
the high performance graphic cards and quicker processors, especially on the +12V cables. The power
supplies provided in the Straight Power series are an ideal supplement in reference to the reserve
capacities, even for the operation of PCI Express graphic cards in the SLI or Crossfire networks.
The power supplies featured in the Straight Power series have an extremely high rate of efficiency of up
to 93%, which makes it peerless on the market. For a permanent usage intensity of your computer, the
lower consumption of electricity can possibly be noticed in the next electricity bill.

2. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES

Before conducting the start-up procedure, please carefully read and observe all of the
points in this instruction manual only then can a correct operation of the power supply be
ensured and as a result, you'll be able to enjoy this product for a long time.
Never open the cover of the power supply. The electronic components sheeted there create a high
voltage that is dangerous to humans. After the separation from the network, the construction parts are
often continue to harness a high voltage. As such, a power supply may only be opened by authorized
personnel.
In addition, the guarantee is deemed null and void once the power supply has been opened, thus
damaging the official guarantee seal.
Caution! Only use the supplied cable set. Using cables that were not included (e.g. cables of older
power supply unit series) may lead to defects!
Never operate the device with wet or moist hands. Never place items in the openings/fanner of the
power supply. Please observe that the start-up procedure is only intended for interior use. The exterior
usage can lead to heavy damages.
Do not conduct any work on the power supply when it is connected to main power. (In this situation,
always place the power switch to „0" and if necessary, pull out the power plug).
Should there be a short circuit in the device, remove the power cable and do not bring the device back
into operation.
Power supplies without a universal alternating current (AC) cannot be used in the countries where, for
example, there's a line voltage of 100V. The power supply can be destroyed if used with an incorrect
or false AC voltage portal.
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