Oldfield 5918 User Manual

Oldfield Amplifiers

User Guide

Model&5918

Oldfield Amplifiers

User Guide

Important Safety Instructions

• For your safety read, retain, and follow all instructions. Heed all warnings.

• Only connect the power supply cord to an earth-grounded AC receptacle. This amplifier is designed to
operate on standard North American 115V AC and should only be plugged in to a receptacle meeting
those specifications.

• WARNING: To prevent damage, fire or shock hazard, do not expose this unit to rain or moisture.

• Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the unit exterior (use a damp cloth only). Wait until the
unit is completely dry before reconnecting it to power.

• Maintain at least 6 inches (15.25 cm) of unobstructed air space behind the unit to allow for proper
ventilation and cooling of the unit.

• This product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other
products that produce heat.

• This product may be equipped with a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other) or a three-prong
grounded plug. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this plug.

• Protect the power supply cord from being pinched or abraded.

• This product should only be used with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

• The power supply cord of this product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time, or during electrical storms.

• This product should be serviced by qualified service personnel when: the power supply cord or the plug
has been damaged; objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled onto the product; the product has
been exposed to rain; the product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; the product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

• Do not drip or splash liquids, nor place liquid filled containers on the unit.

Important Safety Instructions - Continued

• CAUTION: No user serviceable parts inside, refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Do not expose
the circuit of the amplifier under any circumstances.

• CAUTION: By nature vacuum tubes get very hot during operation. Do not touch vacuum tubes until they
have sufficiently cooled.

• Oldfield amplifiers are capable of producing very high sound pressure levels. Use care when setting and
adjusting volume levels during use to protect your hearing from possible damage.

• Failure to comply with any of these safety precautions could result in damage to the amplifier and in
worst cases bodily harm. Non-compliance with any safety precaution may void any stated warranties.

Oldfield Amplifiers

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