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Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock.
T his symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation,
maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals. CA UTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE. W ARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN. MAINS PLUGS T his appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country.
R eplacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to
change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is
dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
T he Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.
T he Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.
T he Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply pin.
Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1. Rea d
d
instructions.
Re ad the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance.
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2.
Retain
instructions.
Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3.
Hee d
d
warnings.
Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
4.
F o
ollow
instructions.
Follow all operating and use instructions.
5.
W
Water
and
d
moisture.
Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
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6.
C
Carts
and
d
stan d
ds.
Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
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6a. An appliance and cart combination should be used with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7. W
Wall
o
or
ce
eilin g
g
m o
ounting.
Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8.
V
Ventilation.
Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
F or example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ve ntilation 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.
9.
Heat.
Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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0.
Power
sources.
C onnect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or marked on the appliance.
11.
G
Gro
oun d
ding
or
polarisation.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A
polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
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Power
co
or d
d
p
prote c
ction.
Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, power sockets, and at the point
where they exit from the appliance.
13. Mains plug.
Use the mains plug to disconnect the product from the mains supply. The mains plug must be
accessible at all times. Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the product is not in use.
14. C
Cle
eaning.
T he product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
15.
Power
line
es.
An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
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6. O
Outd
do
oo
or
ant e
enna
groundin g
g.
If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner/receiver, ensure that the
antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up. In the
USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements.
1 7 7.
Lightning
storms.
Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
18.
O
Objects
and
d
liqui d
d
entr y
y.
Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product. Do not expose the product to
dripping or splashing. Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product.
19.
D
Damage
re
equirin g
g
s e
ervic e
e.
T he product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:
a) T he power cord or plug has been damaged.
b) Objects or liquid have fallen into the product.
c) T he product has been exposed to rain.
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation.
e) T he product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
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0.
S e
erv
vic
cing.
Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel. i
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Fuse r eplacement This appliance is fitted with a non-rewireable 13 Amp mains plug. The plug contains a
5 Amp fuse. If the fuse has blown it can be replaced as follows:
a)Pull out the red fuse cover/carrier.
b) R emove and dispose of the blown fuse.
c) Fit a new 5 Amp BS1362 approved fuse into the carrier and push the carrier
back into the plug.
Always ensure the fuse cover is fitted. If the fuse cover is missing do not use the plug.
Co ntact your Linn retailer to obtain a replacement fuse cover.
Fu ses are for fire protection and do not protect against electric shock. Mains plug replacement Should your mains plug need replacing and you are competent to do this proceed as
follows. If you are in doubt contact your Linn retailer or a competent electrician.
a)Disconnect the plug from the mains supply.
b) C ut off the plug and dispose of it safely. A plug with bared conductors is
dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
c) Only fit a 13 Amp BS1363A approved plug with a 5 Amp fuse.
d) The cable wire colours or a letter will be marked at the connection points of most quality plugs.
A ttach the wires securely to their respective points. The Brown wire must go to the Live
pin, the Blue wire must go to the Neutral pin, and the Green/Yellow wire must go to the
Ear th pin.
e) Before replacing the plug top ensure that the cable restraint is holding the outer
sheath of the cable firmly and that the wires are correctly connected. W ARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED.
CE Declaration of Conformity Linn Products Ltd declare that this product is in conformance with the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and
Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC.
The conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 73/23/EEC (LVD) is proved by
full compliance with the following standards:
Stan d dard
d
numb e
er
Date
of
issue Test
type
EN60065 2002 General requirements
Marking
Hazardous radiation
Heating under normal conditions
Shock hazards under normal
operating conditions
Insulation requirements
F ault conditions
Mechanical strength
Pa rts connected to the mains supply
C omponents
T erminal devices
External flexible cords
Electrical connections and mechanical fixings
Protection against electric shock
Stability and mechanical hazards
Re sistance to fire
T he conformity of the designated product with the provisions of Directive number 89/336/EEC (EMC) is proved by
full compliance with the following standards:
Stan d dard
d
numb e
er
Date
of
issue
Test
type
EN55013 2001 Conducted emissions
EN55013 2001 Absorbed emissions
EN55020 2002 Immunity FCC notice NOTE:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
re sidential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
t urning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
f ollowing measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. ii
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