Bad Cat LIL'15 Operating Manual

IMPORTANT!
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
FOR YOUR PROTECTION, PLEASE READ
THE FOLLOWING:
Bad Cat Amplifiers warrantees our amps and cabs against workmanship or defect for
WATER AND MOISTURE: Appliance should
life. The warrantee does not cover tubes or cosmetic damage, or wear and tear or abuse.
not be used near water (near a bathtub,
This warrantee is transferable. Lifetime transferable warranty is only for North American
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a
sales. Please see your local dealer and distributor for warranty information. Modifying or
wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
altering the amp in any way voids the warrantee. Shipping to and from the warranty repair
etc). Care should be taken so that objects
center is the responsibility of the customer.
do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through openings. We have a new Lifetime Warranty on all new amps leaving the factory. We are extending
POWER SOURCES: The appliance should the Lifetime Warranty to all of our pre acquisition amps for $249. Simply send the unit
back to us and we will have one our technicians go through it from the ground up. And to
be connected to a power supply only of
the type described in the operating in- top it all off, we will pay for the shipping back to you. For more information please contact
structions or as marked on the unit. us at sales@badcatamps.com or directly at 800-730-0966.
When RETURNING merchandise to the factory, you must call for a return authorization
GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION: Precau-
tions should be taken so that the ground- number.
ing or polarization means of an appliance
is not defeated. HELP SECTION
POWER CORD PROTECTION: Power sup- 1) AMP WILL NOT TURN ON
ply cords should be routed so that they Check the power to the amp. Check for tripped circuit breakers, unplugged extension
are not likely to be walked on or pinched cords or power-strip switches that may be turned off. Check the fuse. If a dark brownish
by items placed upon or against them, color or no wire can be seen within the glass tube, then replace. The amp may be perfectly
paying particular attention to cords at fine but occasionally a fuse may blow because of high AC voltage surges. After the fuse
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the has been replaced with the proper Slow Blow value and if the fuse fails again, the amp
point where they exit from the appliance. will require servicing.
SERVICING: The user should not attempt 2) NO OUTPUT with POWER light ON
to service the unit beyond that described Tubes damaged in shipping will be the primary reason for your amp to not function
in the operating instructions. All other properly. Please give us a call to help guide you through this simple repair.
servicing should be referred to qualified 3) KEEP YOUR AMP LOOKING NEW
service personnel. Use a damp cloth to wipe the controls on the front & rear chassis panels. Wipe the black
FUSING: If your unit is equipped with a vinyl covering with a damp cloth.
fuse receptacle, replace only with the
same type fuse. Refer to replacement
text on the unit for correct fuse type.
CAUTION
This symbol is intended to alert This symbol is intended to
the user to the presence of alert the user to the presence
uninsulated "dangerous of important operating and RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
voltage" within the product's enclosure that maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
DO NOT OPEN
may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute literature accompanying the appliance.
a risk of electric shock to persons.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL!
THIS UNIT CONTAINS HIGH VOLTAGE INSIDE!
INFO@BADCATAMPS.COM
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140 Technology Drive Suite 500, Irvine CA 92618
BAD CAT HOLDINGS LLC. USA
Operating Manual
LIL'15
Congratulations and thank you for
purchasing a professional tube ampli-
fier from Bad Cat. As with all Bad Cat
products, your amplifier is designed from
the ground up to provide the very best
tones possible in a rugged, reliable pack-
age. Each one of our pro quality models is
constructed with Bad Cat's commitment
to making the highest quality, hand-built,
American-made amplifiers.
CAUTION
With a little care and caution, your Bad
Cat amplifier should provide you with
years of trouble-free operation and
enjoyment. Please avoid damp areas and
moisture during operation of the amp
and in storage. This includes placement
of beverages near or on the amp that
could spill into the amp's chassis. Liquids
can easily damage tubes, switches and
other parts. Immediately disconnect the
amp from power source should a spill
occur and dry the amp thoroughly prior
to switching on the amp again. Drying
may require the complete removal of the
chassis from the cabinet and the removal
of the tubes for cleaning. Avoid tipping the
amp, using it in unbalanced positions, or
lifting it unassisted to awkward heights. A
little common sense will go a long way in
making sure the amp does what it's sup-
posed to do: provide you with dependable
operation and great tone on a consistent
basis.
GROUNDING
Please check thoroughly that the ground
tip on the power cord plug is connected to
true ground prior to operation of your Bad
Cat amp. Using unfamiliar junction boxes
can cause potentially dangerous floating
grounds. Please do not cut or defeat the
ground tip.
PHONE 800.730.0966
FAX 714.630.0106
Last updated: July 30, 2013
DUAL CHANNEL, 15 WATT, EL84
Two channel hand-wired tone machine, measuring just 8" in height, by 14" in width, by 7" in
depth, and only 27.00 lbs. in weight! Fifteen-watts, two EL84 power section packed carefully into
an easily transportable chassis. Channel one is a true clean-to-mean 12AX7 based preamp that
will give you articulate warm cleans that when pushed, glow with a soft drive. Dime it and walk
into crunchy mid-heavy classic rock tones. Channel two presents a classic EF86 high gain channel.
Grind with plenty of glass. There is a depth to the tone that you will not find on any other amp of
this type.
Foot switch between the two-channels for stage versatility. You will find this little cat being played
by some of the biggest artists in both studios and stages all over the world.
ELECTRONICS
Power: 15-Watt Class A/B
Channels: 2
Channel 1: Volume, Cut
Channel 2: Gain, Tone, Cut, Master
HARDWARE
Available Configuration: Head
Cabinet Material: Head Shell - Italian Poplar, Combos - 13 Ply Baltic Birch
Speaker Description: 12" Proprietary Bad Cat Celestion Speaker
Impedance: Selectable 4, 8, 16 ohms
Power Tubes: 2 - EL84
Pre-Amp Tube Channel 1: 1 - 12AX7
Pre-Amp Tube Channel 2: 1 - EF86
Rectifier: Solid State
Shown as Mini Head in Black Tolex and Silver Piping
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