Box Contents; Lead-Acid Batteries; English - ION TAILGATER Quick Start Manual

QUICK START GUIDE (ENGLISH)

BOX CONTENTS

Battery Powered Amplifier
Power Cable (standard IEC)
Quickstart Guide
Safety Instructions & Warranty
Information Booklet
1. Make sure all items listed on the front of
this guide are included in the box.
2. READ SAFETY
BOOKLET BEFORE
PRODUCT.
3. MAKE SURE
COMPLETELY
BATTERY PRIOR TO FIRST USE FOR
MAXIMUM BATTERY LIFE.
4. Study this setup diagram.
5. Place product in an appropriate position
for operation.
6. Make sure all input devices such as
microphones, CD players, MP3 players,
and linked amplifiers/PAs are turned off
and volume settings are set at "zero."
7. Connect all devices as shown above.
8. Switch everything on in the following
order.
i. audio input
microphones, instruments, CD/MP3 Players)
ii. TAILGATER
iii. any additional amplifiers
9. When shutting down, always reverse this operation by turning off:
i. any additional amplifiers
ii. TAILGATER
iii. audio input sources (i.e. microphones, instruments, CD/MP3 Players)
Go to http://www.ionaudio.com for product registration.

LEAD-ACID BATTERIES

Rechargeable lead-acid batteries are the same type used in automobiles. As with your car battery, how you use this battery has
a significant impact on its lifespan.
With proper use and treatment, a lead-acid battery can last for years. Here are some recommendations for getting the longest
life from the internal battery.
GENERAL USAGE
•
Fully charge the battery before using it
•
Avoid completely draining the battery
•
For maximum life, drain the battery 80% once a month
•
Charge the battery completely after each use
•
When fully charged, the battery may be left for up to a week
•
You may leave the unit plugged in for up to two weeks
STORAGE
•
Avoid storing in high temperatures and moist places
•
For long-term storage, periodically recharge the battery
•
If you do not charge the battery for six months, it may not charge
REPAIR
•
As the battery nears the end of its life, it may lose its ability to recharge. If this occurs, contact your local
authorized ION Audio service center.
•
Do not attempt to service, modify, or replace the battery yourself
DISPOSAL
•
Bring the unit to a recycling center or dispose of in accordance with local ordinances.
INSTRUCTION
USING THE
THAT YOU HAVE
CHARGED THE
sources (i.e.
(Cables sold separately)
1
To an input on
additional
TAILGATER
(Cable sold
separately)