Eden W1550 - Manual (Page 8)

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Thermal Protection System – The WT1550 has a fully automatic thermal
safety system that will automatically reduce the output power available as
needed to maintain best possible operations under sever operating
conditions. Both channels operate independent of each other.
Cooling System – Your amplifier features a thermostatically controlled fan,
which will switch on when the internal temperature reaches 130 degrees F.
In low volume situations (into 8 Ohm loads) the fan may not come on at all.
The cooling system also features a high temperature, thermal safety system
which will activate an AGC (Automatic Gain Control) circuit if the
operating temperature goes above 200 degrees F. This circuit will
automatically turn down the output of the system in the event of overheating.
It will automatically reset itself to full power as soon as the unit cools down
to a safe operating temperature.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Excessive heat is a Very Bad Thing and can
result in severe damage to your amplifier. DO NOT bypass or
disconnect any part of your thermal safety system. Doing so will
immediately void your warranty!
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mechanical and Thermal Issues – During operation, your amplifier should
always be placed away from sources of moisture or heat. Care should be
taken not to obstruct the ventilation holes on the bottom and sides of the
unit. In the event of thermal shutdown, you should eliminate the cause of the
thermal problem (poor ventilation, speaker loads lower than 2 ohms per
channel) immediately. The supplied rack ears can be used to install your
amplifier in a conventional equipment rack for protection during
transportation.
Electrical Connection – The WT1550 requires at least 20 Amps of
correctly wired alternating current for proper operation. Providing less than
20 Amps of power may result in poor amplifier performance and bad tone,
so it’s probably not a good idea to plug all of your band’s gear into a single
wall outlet.