ValveTrain Amplification Page 3 ValveTrain Concord User ManualThank YouWe would first and foremost like to thank you for purchasing your amplifier from ValveTrainAmplification. Your selection means a great deal to us.Just so you know where we stand on things…We are committed to providing the most discriminating guitarists in the universe the best possible productsin amplification.We build a limited portfolio of hand wired amplifiers based off the most sought after circuits in historyusing the best parts available.Getting StartedThere are several things you should know to get started with your new amplifier.• There are no user serviceable items inside the chassis of this amplifier. For your own safetycontact us directly, or take it to a qualified technician.• ValveTrain Amplification is not responsible for your safety when using this device. We give youthese basics to protect you and well as ourselves.• Use Common Sense.• Do not use the amplifier, or leave it plugged in when it is exposed to liquids. (This includes rain,water, soft drinks and beer.)• Do not change tubes or fuses without first unplugging the amplifier.• Use the correct replacement fuse in the event that it needs to be changed.• Tubes can get extremely hot when the amplifier is in use. Please keep your children away fromthem, along with anyone else. They will get severely burned if they come in contact with thetubes when the amplifier is in operation or recently powered off.• Do not use the amplifier when it is near drapery, furnishings, paper or anything else flammable.The heat from the tubes may possibly cause them to ignite. Maintain at least 6 inches of spacearound the unit while it is in operation.• Instrument amplifiers by nature are intended to get loud. Respect your hearing and the hearing ofothers. Permanent damage may result.• This amplifier comes with a grounded power cord (3 prong). Do not alter this and always makesure the unit is connected to properly grounded power of the correct voltage. (United States120VAC)• Never run the amplifier without speaker(s) connected. You may cause major damage (not underwarranty by the way) to the amplifier.We’ve tried to do our part, you do yours…Don’t take chances.