Important Safety Instructions - Tecamp Puma Combo 110 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

The apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and that
no objects with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the appa-
ratus. The MAINS plug is used as the disconnect device, the discon-
nect device shall remain readily operable.
Warning: the user shall not place this apparatus in the area during
the operation so that the mains switch can be easily accessible.
1. Read these instructions before operating this apparatus.
2. Keep these instructions for future reference.
3. Heed all warnings to ensure safe operation.
4. Follow all instructions provided in this document.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water or in locations where con-
densation may occur.
6. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not use aerosol or liquid cleaners.
Unplug this apparatus before cleaning.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordan-
ce with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regi-
sters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produ-
ce heat.
9. Do 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 is provided for your safety.
If the provided plug does not into your outlet, consult an electrici-
an for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-
larly at plug, convenience receptacles, and the point where they
exit from the apparatus.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by
the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is
used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tipover.
13.When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/appara-
tus combination to avoid injury from tipover.
14.Unplug this apparatus during lighting storms or when unused for
long periods of time.
15.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled
or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has
been dropped.
CAUTION: USE OF CONTROLS OR ADJUSTMENTS OR PERFOR-
MANCE OF PROCEDURES OTHER THAN THOSE MAY RESULT IN
HAZARDOUS RADIATION EXPOSURE.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER (OR BACK) NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within
an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user
to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product' s enclosure that may be of sufi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
!
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
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>> Introduction
Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of a
TECAMP PUMA 350 Combo. This manual will help you
get to learn all the useful and exciting features of one of
the best combo amplifiers in the world.
The new PUMA combos are equipped with our latest
design of Neodymium bass speakers, a 10" model with
a power rating of stunning 300 watts in the PUMA 110
combo, and a 12" model, also with a power rating of 300
watts, in the PUMA 112 combo.
We were the world's first manufacturer of professional
bass equipment to solely use Neodymium speakers in all
our cabinets and combo amps already back in the year
2000. The outstanding advantages of this raw material
are evident in all respects, which has led to the logical
consequence that more and more manufacturers have
turned to using this sort of speakers in their cabinets too.
The latest generation of our Neodymium loudspeakers
boasts a plethora of innovative details which make our
cabinets and combo amps so unique. The demanding
requests of our professional users and the close relati-
onship between our in-house Research and Develop-
ment team and our experienced suppliers form the keys
to our superior technology.
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Puma Combo
We declare under our sole responsibility that this product is in
conformity with the following standards or standardization
documents in attention of operation conditions and installation
arrangements according to operating manual:
EN 61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN 55013, EN 55020, EN 55022,
EN 60065 according to the provisions of the regulations
89/336/EWG and 73/23/EWG.
Thanks to the latest measuring and analysis systems our
loudspeakers meet the highest technical specifications
and take up a leading place in professional loudspeaker
manufacturing. We put extra effort in our loudspeakers
reaching maximum power rating while at the same time
strongly reducing power compression and distortion. As
a result our speakers don't fade away or sound weak and
broken up at high output levels, rather they maintain
their dynamic response and keep delivering a considera-
ble increase in sound pressure level.
The combos also feature the new NTM-1 middle-high
cone speaker with a Neodymium double magnet system.
Working in a sealed enclosure it impresses with a low
roll-off frequency and a very flat frequency response,
thus delivering a smooth top end far beyond 10 kHz at
astounding sound pressure levels. All combo amps sport
an additional Speakon output for operating an external
speaker cabinet.
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