Safety Instructions; Before You Begin - Octave Phono Module Manual

2.1. Before you begin

In case of emergency: disconnect the plug from the mains supply
Never use an amplifier that is damaged or faulty. Make sure that it cannot be used until it has been
repaired by a qualified service technician.
Make sure that there is easy access to the IEC socket and power cord.
Do not open the case
There are dangerously high voltages and hot tubes inside this equipment. To avoid a burn or the
risk of electric shock, never allow anyone except qualified personnel to open the case or remove
the grille.
Servicing and maintenance
For reasons of safety, please ensure that servicing, repairs and other modifications to OCTAVE
equipment are carried out only by a qualified technician. Fuses should also only be changed by a
qualified technician. Always replace fuses with ones of the same type and rating. If your amplifier
requires servicing, please ship or take your equipment directly to OCTAVE or to one of our author-
ized service centers.
Explanation of the warning symbols:
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to important operating and maintenance instructions.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated dangerous volt-
ages' within the product's enclosure that may be sufficient to constitute a
risk of electric shock to persons.
Before connecting
Make sure that the voltage of your amplifier matches your household mains voltage.
Grounding
The Phono Module is a protection class 2 device (without a ground connection).
The Power Supply is a protection class 1 device (with a ground connection).

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