Cary Audio Design SLP-98 Operating Manual page 7

of use, under normal operating condition for home use, the tubes in the SLP-98 should last several
years and may last much longer.
4.2 Factory Service
Careful consideration has been given to the design of your SLP-98 to keep maintenance problems to
a minimum; however, it is possible that some problems may arise which cannot be cured by tube
substitution. At this point, we suggest that you contact our Customer Service Department at phone
number (919) 481-4494 to describe your problem in detail. Do not return the SLP-98 to the
factory without a Return Authorization Number from the Customer Service Department.
Cary Audio Design will assume no responsibility if the transportation company refuses to pay damage
claim due to your improper packing or lack of insurance should the unit be lost in shipment.
Non-Warranty Repairs
Cary Audio Design will provide repair service for its products charging on a time and expense basis
for the repairs.
WARNINGS
Make no attempt to put the SLP-98 in service outside of the cabinet -
Contact with high voltages found in the unit can be fatal!!!
Completely remove AC power plug from the wall and allow 30 minutes
for the high voltage capacitors to discharge through bleeder resistors
before attempting to change tubes or clean the
inside to the preamplifier.
CAUTIONS
Never remove/insert AC plug when the unit is on or the
AC power switch is in the "ON" position
Obstruction of the top portion of the SLP-98 will result
in tubes overheating
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