Warwick FRAMUS Owner's Manual - Advice For The User
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Framus Dragon amp head. Please read this manual before connecting the device
and switching on. If you follow the advice given in this manual, you will soon be in a position to take full advantage of the
quality of your new Framus amplifier. Please retain this manual as you may need to consult it again. Please send your PAS-
SPORT to the address given in it.
ADVICE FOR THE USER
In order that your device should function reliably, please follow the following recommendations :
- This apparatus shall not be exposed dripping or splashing and that no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
be placed on the apparatus.
- This apparatus should be connected to a MAINS socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
- Mains plug or appliance connector shall be used as the disconnect device, so mains plug or appliance connector should
always remain readily operable.
- Tubes can become very hot - risk of burn!
- Never open the case! You might receive an electric shock.
- Do not expose the device to dust, excessive humidity, direct sunlight or extremes of temperature.
- Make sure there is adequate ventilation at the back of the device.
- Do not subject the device to excessive vibration or violent jolts as these could damage the valves (tubes).
- After using the device, allow around 10 minutes for the valves to cool down before moving it.
- Always place the device on a stable, horizontal surface
- Never place the device on a soft surface such as a carpet or cushion.
- Avoid operating the device near radiators or devices that generate significant heat.
- The adjustment or cleaning of internal parts should only ever be undertaken by qualified service engineers.
- Take care not to allow liquid or small objects of any kind to penetrate the device.
- Never operate the device without a load attached (e.g. when there are no speakers connected)
- At power-up, the valves (tubes) need at least 30 seconds to warm up before achieving operation readiness and a further few
minutes before they can deliver full power.
- When changing the valves, replace them with only with valves selected by Framus, to avoid problems like noise,
microphonism and imbalance. (special selection criteria).
- Only a high quality, undamaged mains lead (power cord) should be used to power the device. Before switching on, make
sure the mains voltage corresponds with the voltage indicated by a checkmark alongside the mains socket of the amplifier.
- Always make sure the device is earthed (grounded)!
Make sure the device is examined by qualified maintenance engineers whenever :
- the mains lead or mains plug have been damaged
- liquid or any small object has been allowed to penetrate the case
- the device has been exposed to excessive humidity
- the device has been malfunctioning or abnormal operating conditions have been observed
- the device has been dropped or the case damaged.