Soldano SLO-30 Classic operation manual

INSTRUCTIONS

Please keep this instruction manual for future
reference and for the duration of owning this
Soldano Amplifier. Please carefully read and
understand the instructions inside this user’s
manual before attempting to operate your new
amp. This instruction manual includes essential
safety information regarding the use and
maintenance of the amplifier. Take special care
to heed all warning symbols and signs inside this
manual and those printed on the amplifier itself.

WARNING!
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO
NOT EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER TO WATER OR
MOISTURE. DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ANY
WATER SOURCE.

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular
symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of non-insulated “dangerous voltage”
within the products enclosure, and may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric
shock

WHAT’S THE MEANING OF THIS?
The exclamation point triangular symbol is
intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the user manual accompanying
this amplifier!

1. Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before this
product is operated.

2. Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.

3. Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
amplifier and in the operating instructions should
be adhered to.

4. Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.

5. Water and Moisture – The amplifier should
not be used near water – for example, a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.

6. Carts and Stands – The amplifier should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
An amplifier and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the amplifier
and cart combination to overturn.

7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
– The product should never be mounted to a wall
or ceiling.

8. Heat – Amplifier should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other amplifier (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9. Power Sources – This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the rating label.
If you are not sure of the type of power supply to
your home, consult your product dealer or local
power company.

10. Grounding or Polarization
– This product may be equipped with a
polarized alternation-current line plug (a plug
having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing
the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.

11. Power-Cord Protection
– Power-supply cords should be routed so that
they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by
items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the cord in
correspondence of plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the amplifier.

12. Cleaning – The amplifier should be cleaned
only as recommended by the manufacturer.
Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with
water. Avoid getting water inside the amplifier.

14. Non-use Periods – The power cord of the
amplifier should be unplugged from the outlet
when left unused for a long period of time.

15. Object and Liquid Entry
– Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
through openings.

16. Damage Requiring Service
– The amplifier should be serviced by qualified
service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the amplifier; or
C. The amplifier has been exposed to rain; or
D. The amplifier does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The amplifier has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
F. The amplifier needs tube replacement or
biasing

17. Servicing – The user should not attempt any
service to the amplifier beyond that described in
the operating instructions.
All other servicing should be referred to qualified
service personnel.

18. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the
cabinet are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, and these openings
must not be blocked or covered. The openings
should never be blocked by placing the product
on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
product should not be placed in a built- in
installation such as a bookcase or rack.

19. Attachments – do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.

20. Accessories – Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The product may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or adult, and serious damage to the
product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the
manufacturer, or sold with the product.

21. Lightning – For added protection for this
product before a lightning storm, or when it is
left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet. This will
prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and powerline surges.

22. Replacement Parts – When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the
manufacturer or have the same characteristics as
the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

23. Safety Check – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine
that the product is in proper operating condition.

24. FUSES – Always use the correct rating and
type of fuse as indicated on the rear panel. Note
the proper rating fuse is determined by the AC
line voltage in the country this unit is being
operated.

25. AC SELECT SWITCH: This switch must be set
to match the AC line voltage in the country this
unit is being operated.
To change the setting, loosen (do not remove)
the two screws above and below the slide switch.
Temporarily move the protective cover strip and
slide the actuator to match the voltage in your
country. Place the protective cover strip back
over the switch and tighten the two screws.