Electro-Harmonix HELL MELTER Operating Instructions

Advanced Heavy Metal Distortion
Congratulations, you are now possessed by the Hell Melter. This device
is built to produce the legendary 'chainsaw' distortion tone, but with
added features that expand the threat of tonal destruction. Do you
want the gruesome vintage grind found on classic death metal records?
Do you seek added volume, distortion, clarity, or control? Sink deep
into the Hell Melter and you shall find all the havoc you'll ever need.
Connect your guitar to the INPUT jack of the Hell Melter and the OUTPUT
jack to your amp's input. Plug in the included power supply and plug its
output plug into the Hell Melter's power jack. Press the EFFECT footswitch
to ensure the red LED is lit, and the Hell Melter is ready.
A good starting point is to turn all the knobs (except for DRY LVL and GATE)
to their maximum positions and play the heaviest riffs you've got. Setting
all the EQ knobs to maximum, including MID FREQ, produces the uniquely
punchy "chainsaw" sound that has powered countless heavy bands.
Note: the original circuit that produced this sound used components
with wide tolerances, resulting in noticeable tone differences from unit
to unit. The Hell Melter can recreate many of these different tones with
slight tweaks near the maximum position of the MID FREQ knob.
Voltage: 9VDC
This device comes equipped with an Electro-Harmonix 9.6DC-200 power supply. Use of the wrong adapt-
er or a plug with the wrong polarity may damage the device and void the warranty. Do not exceed 12VDC
on the power plug. Power supplies rated for less than 140mA can cause the device to act unreliably
Operating Instructions
POWER SUPPY REQUIREMENTS:
Current: 140mA Polarity: Center-Negative