Stewart Audio AV25-2 - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Instructions
Before using your Stewart Audio Inc. Power Amplifier, please read this
Owner’s Manual carefully to ensure optimum trouble-free perform-
ance.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EX-
POSE THIS AMPLIFIER TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DANGEROUS HIGH
VOLTAGES ARE PRESENT INSIDE THE ENCLOSURE. DO NOT OPEN THE
CABINET. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
The lighting bolt within arrowhead symbol, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the
presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within
the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient mag-
nitude to constitute a risk of electrical shock to person.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instruction in the
literature accompanying the appliance.
Important Safety Instruction – Please Read Prior to Product
Installation.
1. Installation should be performed by a trained and licensed professional to
insure safe and lasting operation.
2. All of the safety and operating instructions should be read before the am-
plifier is installed or operated. Retain these instructions for future refer-
ence. All instructions should be followed; all warnings on the amplifier
and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
3. The amplifier should be situated so that its location and position does not
interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the amplifier must not
be placed on a rug, bed, sofa or similar surface that impedes airflow
across the chassis. Airflow through the ventilation openings should be
unobstructed.
4. This amplifier should not be used near water, for example, near a bathtub,
in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, etc. This amplifier is intended
to be operated in a controlled indoor environment.
5. Do not place the amplifier near heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-
ters, stoves, or other appliances that produce heat.
6. The amplifier should only be connected to 120 VAC, 60 Hz power supply.
Do not defeat the ground or polarization of the power plug.
7. Route power cord and other cables so that they are not likely to be
walked on, tripped over or stressed. Pay particular attention to condition
of cords and cables at plugs and at the point where they exit the ampli-
fier. To prevent risk of fire or injury, damaged cords and cables should be
replaced immediately.
8. Clean the amplifier with a clean, damp cloth. Do not use solvents or abra-
sive cleaners. Never pour any liquid on the amplifier.
9. When left unused for a long period of time, the power cord should be
unplugged form the outlet.
10. Damaged Amplifiers requiring service should be repaired by a qualified
service technician when:
a. The power cord or AC plug has been damaged.
b. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the unit.
c.
The amplifier has been exposed to rain or other moisture.
d. The amplifier does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in performance.
e. The amplifier has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
11. The user should not attempt to service the amplifier beyond that de-
scribed in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualified service personnel.
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