Hughes & Kettner Edition Tube 25 Anniversary Manual page 22

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE CONNECTING!
• R ead all of these instructions!
• S ave these instructions for later use!
• F ollow all warnings and instructions marked on the product!
• Do not use this product near water, i.e. bathtub, sink, swimming pool,
wet basement, etc.
• D o not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product or to persons!
• S lots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or
covered. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation
unless proper ventilation is provided.
• T his product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove,
radiator, or another heat producing amplifier.
• Use only the supplied power supply or power cord. If you are not
sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power
company.
• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where persons will walk on the cord.
• Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord.
• P ower supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically
check cords for cuts or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the
point where the cord exits the unit.
• T he power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be
unused for long periods of time.
• I f this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support
should be provided.
• T his product should be used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by Hughes & Kettner.
• N ever push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any
kind on the product.
• D o not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or
removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other
risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
• C lean only with dry cloth.
• D o not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type
plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.
A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong.
The wide blade or the third prong are p rovided for the safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
• P lace the product always in a way that the mains switch is easily
accessible.
• U nplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
• W hen the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
• I f liquid has been spilled into the product.
• I f the product has been exposed to rain or water.
• I f the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed.
• I f the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
• I f the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a
need of service!
• A djust only these controls that are covered by the operating
instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require exten s ive work by a qualified technician
to restore the product to normal operation.
• E xposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing
loss.
• I ndividuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced
hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to
sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government´s
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified
the following permissible noise level exposures:
Version 1.1 11/2006
Duration per day in hours Sound Level dBA, slow response
8 90
6 92
4 95
3 97
2 100
1½ 102
1 105
½ 110
¼ or less 115
• A ccording to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible
limits could result in some hearing loss.
• E ar plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn
when operating this amplification system in order to prevent a
permanent hearing loss if exposure is in excess of the limits as set
forth above. To ensure against potentially dangerous exposure to high
sound pressure levels, it is recommended that all persons exposed to
equipment capable of producing high sound pressure levels such as this
amplification system be protected by hearing protectors while this unit
is in operation.
• F uses: Replace with IEC 127 (5 x 20 mms) type and rated fuse for best
performance only
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO MOISTURE OR RAIN. DO
NOT OPEN CASE; NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
deutsch
WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE! BITTE
VOR GEBRAUCH LESEN UND FÜR SPÄTEREN
GEBRAUCH AUFBEWAHREN!
• D as Gerät wurde von Hughes & Kettner gemäss IEC 60065 gebaut
und hat das Werk in sicherheitstechnisch einwandfreiem Zustand
verlassen. Um diesen Zustand zu erhalten und einen gefahrlosen
Betrieb sicherzustellen, muss der Anwender die Hinweise und die
Warnvermerke beachten, die in der Bedienungsanleitung enthalten sind.
Das Gerät entspricht der Schutzklasse I (schutzgeerdet).
DIE SICHERHEIT, ZUVERLÄSSIGKEIT UND LEISTUNG DES
GERÄTES WIRD VON HUGHES & KETTNER NUR DANN
GEWÄHRLEISTET, WENN:
• M ontage, Erweiterung, Neueinstellung, Änderungen oder Reparaturen
von Hughes & Kettner oder von dazu ermächtigten Personen
ausgeführt werden.
• d ie elektrische Installation des betreffenden Raumes den Anforderungen
von IEC (ANSI)-Festlegungen entspricht.
• d as Gerät in Übereinstimmung mit der Gebrauchsanweisung verwendet
wird.
WARNUNG:
• W enn Abdeckungen geöffnet oder Gehäuseteile entfernt werden, ausser
wenn dies von Hand möglich ist, können Teile freigelegt werden, die
Spannung führen.
• W enn ein Öffnen des Gerätes erforderlich ist, muss das Gerät von allen
Spannungs q uellen getrennt sein. Berücksichtigen Sie dies vor dem
Abgleich, vor einer Wartung, vor einer Instandsetzung und vor einem
Austausch von Teilen.
• E in Abgleich, eine Wartung oder eine Reparatur am geöffneten Gerät
unter Spannung darf nur durch eine vom Hersteller autorisierte
Fachkraft (nach VBG 4) geschehen, die mit den verbundenen Gefahren
vertraut ist.
• L autsprecher-Ausgänge, die mit dem IEC 417/5036-Zeichen (Abb.1,
s.unten) versehen sind können berührungs g efährliche Spannungen
führen. Deshalb vor dem Einschalten des Gerätes Verbindung nur mit
dem vom Hersteller empfohlenen Anschlusskabel zum Lautsprecher
herstellen.
• A lle Stecker an Verbindungskabeln müssen mit dem Gehäuse
verschraubt oder verriegelt sein, sofern möglich.
• E s dürfen nur Sicherungen vom Typ IEC 127 und der angegebenen