Meridian Audio 557 - Manual (Page 12)

Setting up the Stereo Power Amplifier
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Unpacking
The 557 Stereo Power Amplifier comes in a box containing the
following components:
❍ 557 Stereo Power Amplifier.
❍ 1 power cord.
❍ 2 phono shorting plugs.
❍ This manual.
You are advised to retain the packing in case you need to
transport the unit.
The 557 Power Amplifier weighs 27kg. Do not attempt to lift
it without assistance.
Before connecting power
Before you begin installation you should ensure that your Stereo
Power Amplifier is set to the correct voltage for your local AC
supply. If it is not, do not try to install the unit, and contact your
dealer.
Do not make connections, or insert or remove plugs, while
the unit is connected to the supply and switched on, as the
transients generated could damage the loudspeakers.
Once set up, the Stereo Power Amplifier can be left switched on
as it consumes negligible power when not in use.
If you are not going to use the Stereo Power Amplifier for a
period of several days you should switch the unit completely off,
at the back panel, and disconnect it from the AC power supply.
To position the Stereo Power
Amplifier
During normal operation the heatsinks, ie the fins at each end of
the case, may become quite hot. The Stereo Power Amplifier
should therefore be positioned to allow a free flow of air around
the fins.
Do not place the Stereo Power Amplifier:
❍ In direct sunlight.
❍ Near heat sources, eg a radiator.
❍ Stacked with any other audio products, as the heat it
generates may damage the other products.