Eden DC112XLT - Manual (Page 19)

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Using the CXC Without Speakers -This amplifier is designed to be used
safely with headphones only, without the loud speaker plugged in. No harm
will result from using the amplifier in this fashion. This allows the use of the
unit for practice with headphones and as a preamplifier with other
amplifiers. Like we said earlier, neighbors and room mates really love this,
which qualifies it as another Really Neat Thing.
MAINTENANCE
Your Eden amplifier has been designed to require minimal routine
maintenance. Attention to the following areas will ensure optimum
performance of your amplifier. We’re serious. Don’t blow this off, OK?
Contact Point Cleaning – One of the weakest links in most bass
amplification systems are the solderless connection points where
instruments, speaker cabinets, effects, and other devices are connected to the
amplifier. (The most vulnerable of these types of connection is the jack on
your instrument). In addition to contamination from airborne pollutants,
these points are frequently assaulted by connectors that have picked up
debris from dirty stages, cases, etc.
This contamination can result in poor contact as well as poor tone, and we
all know that bad tone is a Very Bad Thing. These points should be cleaned
regularly with a cotton swab soaked in denatured alcohol or a commercially
available de-oxidant. Frequent cleaning of the plugs on your cords is also
recommended.
Dust Removal – You should periodically inspect the ventilation openings
on the top and sides of the unit to ensure that they have not become blocked
by accumulated dust. Vacuum the openings to remove any dust buildup.
Dust bunnies are definitely not cool.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Speakers are not waterproof. The cones themselves
are made of special high-strength paper. If your speakers get wet, make sure
they dry out completely before using them again. If you do not, you may
cause mechanical damage to the speaker, and this is a Very Bad Thing.
You can keep the carpet covering on your enclosure clean by using a Lint
Roller (the masking tape style). If you need to remove ground-in dirt, use a
commercially available carpet cleaner. Make sure, however, to protect the
connection panel and speaker grill during cleaning.