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1. INTRODUCTION
Wearepleasedaboutyourdecisiontouseabe-quiet!powersupplyoutofourStraightPowerseriesin
your computer. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the
advantagesandspecicsoftheStraightPowerseriesinthiscomprehensivemanual.
ThelatestgenerationoftheStraightPowerseriesoersyoumanyexperiencesandisaconsequent
further development of the very successful pilot production.
Should you have any further question, please contact our customer service. See contact information
under item 10.
PCSystemsarealwaysbecomingmoreandmorecapableandrequiremoreelectricityasaresultof
thehighperformancegraphiccardsandquickerprocessors,especiallyonthe+12Vcables.Thepower
suppliesprovidedintheStraightPowerCMseriesareanidealsupplementinreferencetothereserve
capacities,evenfortheoperationofPCIExpressgraphiccardsintheSLIorCrossrenetworks.
ThepowersuppliesfeaturedintheStraightPowerserieshaveanextremelyhighrateofeciencyofup
to93%,whichmakesitpeerlessonthemarket.Forapermanentusageintensityofyourcomputer,the
lowerconsumptionofelectricitycanpossiblybenoticedinthenextelectricitybill.
2. WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
Beforeconductingthestart-upprocedure,pleasecarefullyreadandobserveallofthe
points in this instruction manual only then can a correct operation of the power supply be
ensured and as a result, you‘ll be able to enjoy this product for a long time.
Never open the cover of the power supply. The electronic components sheeted there create a high
voltage that is dangerous to humans. After the separation from the network, the construction parts are
often continue to harness a high voltage. As such, a power supply may only be opened by authorized
personnel.
Caution! Only use the supplied cable set. Using cables that were not included (e.g. cables of older
power supply unit series) may lead to defects!
In addition, the guarantee is deemed null and void once the power supply has been opened, thus
damagingtheocialguaranteeseal.Neveroperatethedevicewithwetormoisthands.Neverplace
itemsintheopenings/fannerofthepowersupply.
Pleaseobservethatthestart-upprocedureisonlyintendedforinterioruse.Theexteriorusagecan
lead to heavy damages. Do not conduct any work on the power supply when it is connected to main
power. (In this situation, always place the power switch to „0“ and if necessary, pull out the power plug).
Should there be a short circuit in the device, remove the power cable and do not bring the device
backintooperation.Powersupplieswithoutauniversalalternatingcurrent(AC)cannotbeusedinthe
countrieswhere,forexample,there‘salinevoltageof100V.Thepowersupplycanbedestroyedifused
with an incorrect or false AC voltage portal.
This power supply is designed for a voltage range between 100 – 240V~ and thus, universally versatile.
MakesurethatyourPCisnotsituateddirectlynexttoaheateroranotherheatsourcebecausethiscan
causeadecreaseinthelifespanofallcomponentsandtherefor,leadtofailures/casualties.
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