4. Intended use / Application
AUDIO VALVE Hi-Fi Amplifiers are intended for use under the following circumstances only:
-To play and transfer music of any make and fashion when this occurs in private dwellings
or studios.
-All devices must be operated under moderate climatological circumstances, comparable to
those underwhich human beings usually live. When the surrounding temperature is too
high, the device will heat up beyond its optimal parameters. This can damage the amplifier.
Proper ventilation will be needed, and the amplifier should not be covered in. Allow
approximately 3 cm of air sidewise and approximately 4 cm above the amplifier to cool the
amplifier.
-Unusually high humidity of the air increases the risk of shortcircuits in the device because
of the increased conductivity. This reduces the internal insulation values dramatically and
will eventually result in a malfunction of the amplifier. This increased conductivity also
might endanger the user of the device. In general terms the amplifier should not be used
for other than its intended purpose.
Factory assembly & getting started
Once the amplifier has arived at its desired destination, make sure the amplifier has ample time to ajust to the climate at its
new location. It is likely that the changes in temperature and humidity between the last location and the new one, has caused
condensation to build up somewhere in the amplifier. This can damage the device. Please allow the amplifier at least two
hours to acclimatise.
The amplifier commes fully assembled, ready to go. The powercord should not be used as yet, please connect all other input
and output connectors first (cinchcables, speakercables, etc).
The decive MUST be switched off while connecting it to other components, it might be damaged if t his is done with the
amplifier under power. The person operating the amplifier might be hurt as well in this case, since powerspikes, operating
currents and voltage charges may occur
Check whether the ON/OFF switch is in the OFF position. If so, you can now plug in the powercord.
Use high quality cables only! Usage of DIY cables, low spec cables or cables intended for other use voids all warranty and
cancels any product liability. Make sure all plugs are connected tightly to the amplifier. When in doubt, replace the cable.
Allways use the device in a ’complete configuration’ , damages may occur when devices are not connected to the amplifier
when it is being run.
Never lift the device by its glass cover, not even when there are gripps attached to the cover . The gripps and the cover are
there for ornamental purposes only. They make the amplifier look nice.
The amplifier should be positioned at a level surface, in time the construction of the glass housing may fail as a result of
tensile forces.
Please disconnect and move the amplifier when you replace tubes. Replace them at a place where you can work easily. You
might damage the ’motherboard’ if you replace the tube in an awkward position. After that please check all connectors. If all
connectors are undamaged, make sure the switch is in the OFF position, reconnect the powercord and swith the amplifier on.
You can make sure the amplifier is properly connected by checking the tubes. Only the inside of the tube should glow. If the
steel coverjacket glows as well, the device is faulty and must be serviced immediately.
As a rule of thumb the device should work now. Don’t push the volume up to its maximum just yet, allow the device to burn
in smoothly and avoid powerspikes.
The Eklipse Pre-Amplifier needs at least a 10 Ampere circuit breaker between its powercord and the mains. Make sure your
wallsocket is equiped in such a fashion.
