Bladelius Grendel Owners manual

BLADELIUS GRENDEL
Multi Channel Amplifier

Instruction & Installation Manual

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Introduction

Safety Instructions

(standard set of safety instructions “boiler-plate” goes here)

Attention: Installation Personnel

Due to the high-power capability of the Grendel amplifier, the power
supplies are heavy and may require more than one installation person
to rack-mount the amplifier.

NOTE: The amplifier’s weight must always rest on its bottom feet when
placed on to a surface. Never put the amplifier down on its rear panel,
with its front panel facing up. Doing so risks damage to the input/output
connectors.

The amplifier generates a moderate amount of heat, requiring internal
ventilation. Do not permit the air inlet and outlet grilles on the top,
bottom, side, and back cover to be obstructed by papers or other
materials.

NOTE: To prevent a fire or shock hazard, do not permit liquid or
moisture to enter the amplifier. If liquid is accidentally spilled on it,
immediately shut off the power and unplug the AC Mains cable from the
wall outlet.

Do not open the amplifier or attempt to modify or repair it yourself.
Refer all servicing to a qualified technician.

Specifications or design subject to change without notice. All specifications are those in effect at time of printing.

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2003, Bladelius Design Group

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Safety Instructions
Table of Contents

I Description

II Operation

III Installation

(Physical)

Rack Mount
Shelf Mount

(Electrical)

Speaker Hook-up

IV Troubleshooting
V Specifications

Description

Bladelius Grendel is a multi-channel amplifier with a modular structure. The
amplifier can be configured with several different combinations of “mono” or
“stereo” performance modules.

There are five available locations (slots) for power modules in your Grendel
amplifier. It’s possible for Grendel to accommodate any combination from
1 to 10 channels. The mono module produces 400 watts. The stereo module
provides 2 channels {left/right}, rated at 140 watts /channel. The most
common configuration is 5 mono channels yielding a 5 times 400 watt
amplifier.