Arcam Alpha 7-8 - Manual (Page 8)

SAFETY GUIDELINES
SAFETY IN USE
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality
and safety standards. There are, however; some installation and
operation precautions of which you should be particularly aware:
1. Read Instructions All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings All warnings on the appliance and in this
handbook should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture The appliance should not be used
near water - for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or swimming pool, etc.
6. Racks and Stands The appliance should be used only
with a rack or stand that is recommended for use with audio
equipment
If the equipment is on a portable rack it should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces
may cause the combination to overturn.
7. Ventilation The appliance should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings or placed in a built-in installation, such as a
bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through
the ventilation openings.
8. Heat The appliance should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, stoves or other appliances (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9. Power Sources The appliance should be connected to a
power supply only of the type described in this handbook or as
marked on the appliance.
10. Grounding Precautions should be taken so that the
grounding means of the appliance is not defeated,
I I. Power-Cord Protection Power supply cords should
be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular
attention to cords and plugs, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
I 2. Cleaning Unplug the unit from the mains supply before
cleaning. The appliance should normally only require a wipe
over with a clean, dry, lint-free cloth. If it is heavily soiled then a
cloth slightly dampened with a water/washing up liquid solution
may be used. Dry the unit afterwards with a dry cloth.
We do not advise the use of furniture type cleaning sprays/
polishes as this can cause white marks, which are very difficult
to remove, if the unit is then wiped over with water
I 3. Power Lines An outdoor antenna/ aerial should be
located away from power lines.
14. Non-use Periods The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
I S. Object and Liquid Entry Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through any openings.
16. Abnormal Smell If an abnormal smell or smoke is
detected from the appliance, immediately turn the power off and
unplug the unit from the wall outlet
Contact your dealer immediately,
I 7. Damage Requiring Service The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged or;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the appliance or:
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain or:
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance or:
E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing You should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in this handbook.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
This appliance is normally supplied with a moulded mains plug
already fitted to the lead. If for any reason the plug needs to be
removed, it must be disposed of immediately and securely, as it is a
potential shock hazard when inserted into a mains socket.
If the plug is removed then the remaining lead must be rewired as
follows:
The blue wire
must be connected
to the terminal
which is coloured
blue or marked
with the letter N.
The green and yellow
wire must be connected
to the terminal which
is coloured green and
yellow, or marked with
the letter E or the
safety earth symbol.
wire must be
connected to the terminal
which is coloured brown or
marked with the letter L.
When replacing the fuse in the supplied moulded mains plug, the
integral fuse holder/cover must always be refitted.
Use a 5 amp fuse.