Warnings - Audio Research High Definition Reference 80S User Manual

To prevent fire, or shock hazard, do not
expose your Reference 80S to rain or
moisture.
Do not place objects containing water on
top of this unit.
This unit contains voltages which can
cause serious injury or death. Do not
operate with covers removed. Refer
servicing to your authorized Audio
Research dealer or other qualified
personnel.
The detachable power cord on your
Reference 80S is equipped with a heavy
gauge, 3-conductor cable and a standard
three-prong grounding plug. For absolute
protection, do not defeat the ground
power plug. This provides power line
grounding of the Reference 80S chassis
to provide absolute protection from
electrical shock.
The appliance coupler (a.c. power
connector) at the rear of this unit must
be accessible for emergency power
disconnect.
The power button on the front of this unit,
when off, does not disconnect all power
from this unit. This unit is in sleep mode
when not on.
For continued protection against fire haz-
ard, replace the fuse only with the same
type and rating as specified at the fuse
holder
This unit is RoHS compliant.
Handling and moving the Reference
80S
The Reference 80S weighs 62 lbs. (28
kg). When lifting, note the rear of the am-
plifier with the power and output trans-
formers is the heavy end.
A note about packaging...
Save all packaging in a dry place away
from fire hazard. Your Reference 80S
preamplifier is a precision electronic
instrument and should be properly
cartoned any time shipment is made. You
may not have occasion to return your unit
to the factory for service, but if that should
prove necessary, or other occasion
requiring shipment occurs, the original
packaging will protect your Reference
80S from unnecessary damage or delay.
Important
The AC power supply cord
must be disconnected from the
amplifier before replacement or
installation of vacuum tubes.

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