Midas XL8 Operator's Manual page 13

Safety Precautions
Installation
Before installing the equipment:
• Make sure the equipment is correctly connected to the protective earth conductor of
the mains voltage supply of the system installation through the mains leads.
• Power to the equipment must be via a fused spur.
• Power plugs must be inserted in socket outlets provided with protective earth
contacts. The electrical supply at the socket outlets must provide appropriate
over-current protection.
• Both the mains supply and the quality of earthing must be adequate for the
equipment.
• Before connecting up the equipment, check that the mains power supply voltage
rating corresponds with the local mains power supply. The rating of the mains power
supply voltage is printed on the equipment.
Location
• Ideally a cool area is preferred, away from power distribution equipment or other
potential sources of interference.
• Do not install the equipment in places of poor ventilation.
• Do not install this equipment in a location subjected to excessive heat, dust or
mechanical vibration. Allow for adequate ventilation around the equipment, making
sure that its fans and vents are not obstructed. To prevent excessive heating of the
equipment, avoid mounting it directly above power amplifiers or other devices that
radiate significant amounts of heat such as, radiators and heaters. Keep the
equipment out of direct sunlight.
• Do not place the equipment in an unstable condition where it might accidentally fall
over.
• Make sure that the mains voltage and fuse rating information of the equipment will
be visible after installation.
Audio connections
To ensure the correct and reliable operation of your XL8 Control Centre, only high
quality balanced, screened, twisted pair audio cable should be used.
XLR connector shells should be of metal construction so that they provide a screen
when connected to the console and, where appropriate, they should have Pin 1
connected to the cable screen.
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