Lab.gruppen LAB 4000 User Manual

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LAB 4000 is normally shipped for 230 volt AC

operation only. For export there is a 115/230 volt

AC option available. To check if the amplifier is

equipped with this option, please follow these

steps:

1. Make sure that the LAB 4000C is unplugged

from the mains voltage.

2. Remove the top and bottom cover.

3. If the four electrolytic capacitors close to the

front are rated 1500uF 200VDC, the amplifier

is for 230 volt operation only

4. If the four electrolytic capacitors close to the

front are rated 2200uF 200VDC, the amplifier

has the 115/230 volt option.

5. Locate the jumper(s) on the solder side of the

circuit board close to the mains switch.

6. To select the desired mains voltage, install the

jumpers as shown in Figure 15.

7. For 230 volt operation; use a T 15A fuse (slow

blow), for 115 volt change to a T 30 A fuse

(slow blow).

8. Replace the amplifier top and bottom cover.

9. For 115 volt operation; stick a ”115 VAC”

label on top of the 230 VAC label on rear

panel.

Figure 15. 230 VAC or 115 VAC selection

Warning: This modification should only
be made of an experienced service
technician.

Maintenance

Under normal use the amplifier should give years of

trouble free service. The only user maintenance

required from the user is to vacuum the front grill

periodically.

In some extreme cases it may be necessary for your

supplier to clean the inside of the amplifier. These

conditions usually occur after prolonged use in

environments using "cracked- oil" smoke machines.

If you are using your amplifier for heavy duty use

i.e. concert touring or industrial music it is

recommended that you have your amplifier serviced

every 3 years, purely as a preventative measure

Troubleshooting

These are typical things to check if you think your

amplifier is faulty:

Fault: No output.

If the output bargraph is functioning there is

nothing wrong with the amplifier, and the likely

cause is an unsecured Speakon.

Check that the VHF protection is not activated. If

it is, remove possible high frequency oscillations

from the relevant input.

Fault: The amplifier goes into thermal protection

when driven at low level.

Check that your loudspeaker has not got a short

circuit in its windings, (this can occur when the

speaker coil gets warm).

Fault: The amplifier goes into protect with power

indicators off.

Check that the AC line voltage is not outside the

amplifier’s operating range (130-260 volts).

Over/under-voltage protection may have occurred.

If the amplifier is connected by mistake to a 3

phase supply (415v), an internal non-resetable fuse

or resistor may have blown. Then return the

amplifier to your supplier.

Fault: The amplifier does not respond even after

checking above items.

In the unlikely event, that there is a non-user

rectifiable fault, return the amplifier to your

supplier or an approved service centre.

Lab Gruppen cannot be held responsible for

damage or injury, as a result of the top cover

being removed.

115V

115V

230V

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