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Installation
Top Plate
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Installation
To remove the top cover (for VT80 SE
units sold outside of North America)
Using the provided hex-head driver, loosen
the fastening screws from the front and
back edges of the tube cover. Once all of
the screws have been removed, carefully lift
the cover.
After removing the top cover and the vacuum
tubes packed in protective foam, see the
Top Plate illustration to install the tubes for
your VT80 SE in their proper locations in the
chassis. Note that the numbers written on
each tube correspond to a 'V' number etched
on the chassis next to each tube socket.
Insert each tube firmly, carefully aligning
the tube pins with the corresponding socket
holes.
In your system
To insure normal component life and safe
operation this unit must be operated only
in an upright position. Adequate airflow and
proper cooling can occur only if there is no
restriction above and behind the unit and on
either side.
The special non-marring elastomer feet
provide adequate spacing and stability
only on a smooth, hard surface, and also
assist to isolate the amplifier from spurious
vibrations. For upright stability and best
performance, never operate the unit while it
is sitting on a soft surface such as a thick rug
or carpet.
Due to its weight, this amplifier must be
supported on a surface specifically rated for
such a load. Check with the manufacturer of
your support system to be sure it is rated to
handle this weight.
If the unit is to be operated in an enclosure
such as an equipment rack or cabinet, make
certain that adequate airflow above and to
each side of the unit is provided. A minimum
of 6 inches (16 cm) on top and an open back.
During operation, if there are doors on the
cabinet, they must remain open.
The
'ambient'
operating
temperature
should never exceed 86° F, 30° C. Improper
installation will cause premature tube
failure and will affect your warranty, as well
as the service life of the unit. It is normal for
a vacuum tube power amplifier to run quite
warm, and if used for prolonged periods,
hot to the touch. All components within
are operated at safe, conservative levels and
will not be improperly affected providing the
requirements outlined above are adhered to.
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