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Before you install the Taurus

DO NOT lift the Taurus amplifier by the power button on the front panel. Lift it

only by the side edges as described below and shown at right.

At nearly 100 pounds each, the Taurus is too heavy for one person to lift safely. Two

strong people are required to lift each amplifier and to move it from place to place.

Likewise, do not place these amplifiers on surfaces that cannot safely support their

weight. Lightweight furniture and equipment racks should not be used to support

these amplifiers.

Lift each amplifier by hooking your fingers under the side edges, as indicated by the

arrows in the photos at right. It's a good idea to wear soft gloves to protect your fin-

gers and help avoid fingerprints on the amplifier.

AC connection

For best performance, each amplifier should be plugged into its own dedicated 15- or

20-amp AC outlet, with no other component but the amplifier connected to that AC circuit. It is especially im-

portant to provide a dedicated AC output if the amplifier is used with a speaker that has impedance dips down

into the 2- or 3-ohm range at certain frequencies, a high-level signal at these frequencies can draw potential

peaks well over 1,000 watts per channel. Do not plug the amplifier(s) into a power strip or AC line condition-

er—few such products are designed to handle the current that these amps can pull.

While it may be tempting to plug two Taurus Monos into a single AC circuit, we strongly caution against it,

especially if you have 15-amp AC circuits. A single 15-amp circuit provides only 1,800 watts of power, which

isn't sufficient to allow two Taurus Monos to reach their peak output capability, especially with low–imped-

ance speakers. Not only will sound quality suffer, your listening sessions will likely be interrupted often when

the Taurus Monos' considerable power draw trips your home's circuit breaker.

Before you make or change any connections to the Taurus, be sure to turn off the master power switch on the

back panel and let the unit cool down for at least 1 minute.

When you connect or disconnect the AC cord, always grasp it by the plug, not by the cord itself. Pulling the

plug out by the cord can damage the cord, the AC socket, and/or the amplifier.

Location

The Taurus must be installed in an area with adequate ventilation. There should be at least 6 in/15 cm of clear-

ance between the vents on the side of the amplifier(s) and the nearest wall or cabinet. Ensure that no curtains

or shades can be lowered in a way that will block the amplifier's vents. If the amplifier is installed in a cabinet

or in an equipment closet, ensure that the cabinet/closet has adequate ventilation. Installation in an unventilat-

ed cabinet or closet may cause the amplifier to overheat.

The amplifier requires a room-temperature environment to operation properly. Ambient temperature should

be about 70°F/21°C, plus or minus 10°F/5°C. Never install the amplifier in a place where it may be exposed to

direct sunlight, and do not install it next to a room heater, radiator, air conditioner, etc. Ambient temperature

can rise even more quickly with two Taurus Monos, so if you place both of them in an enclosed or tight space,

make extra sure to provide plenty of ventilation and air flow.

Make sure that the amplifier will not be exposed to moisture. Do not locate it in an area where it might be

spilled on, and do not place it in a humid location (such as an unfinished basement).

Installing the Taurus in a place where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or moisture, or where it will not

have adequate ventilation, will void your warranty.