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Safety Precautions
Read this User’s Guide thoroughly before attempting to install and congure the Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier.
All the safety and operation instructions should be read before any operation of the component(s) begin.
After successful installation and conguration of the Emotiva RPA-1 Reference Power Amplier, be sure to
retain this manual in a safe place for any future reference needs.
All warnings on the Emotiva RPA-1 Reference Power Amplier and in these operating instructions should
be followed. Safety is a key component to a long lasting and trouble free installation. The vast majority
of the subsequent safety precautions involve simple common sense. If you are not comfortable with the
installation of audio/video entertainment equipment, it will be to your benet to seek the services of a
qualied installation professional.
• The Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier should NEVER be used near water such as a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink,
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
• The Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier should be situated so that its location or installation position does not interfere with
proper ventilation.
• The Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block any
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase, cabinet, or closed equipment rack
that may impede the ow of air through ventilation openings. If installed in a closed equipment rack for custom
installations, be sure to add forced air ventilation so that it has adequate air circulation.
• The Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, or any other devices
which produce heat.
• The Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in this User’s
Guide and what is labeled on the RPA-1 component. Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not in
high foot trac areas or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at
the wall plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they connect into the RPA-1 Amplier. The power
cord of the RPA-1 Amplier should be unplugged from the outlet when unused for a long period of time.
When it’s time for cleaning the Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier, it should be cleaned only as recommended in this
User’s Guide. Never spray liquids directly into the component’s vent openings. Care should be taken so that
small objects do not fall into the inside of the RPA-1 Amplier.
The following situations require your Emotiva RPA-1 Amplier is serviced only by qualied service personnel:
1. The power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
2. Objects have fallen, or liquid has spilled into the component; or
3. The RPA-1 has been exposed to rain; or
4. The RPA-1 does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
5. The RPA-1 has been dropped, or its enclosure or chassis is damaged.
The user should not attempt to service the RPA-1 Amplier beyond the means described in this User’s Guide.
All other servicing should be referred to qualied service personnel.