Introduction; Warnings And Safety Notes - BE QUIET! STRAIGHT POWER 80 PLUS Bedienungsanleitung

1 . I N T R O D U C T I O N
We're happy and excited that you have decided to use a be quiet! power supply from the Straight Power series in
your computer. In order to be able to answer your initial questions in advance, we have summarized the advantages
and specifics of the Straight Power series in this comprehensive manual.
The latest generation of the Straight Power series offers you many experiences and is a consequent further develop-
ment of the very successful pilot production.
Should you have any questions during the initial start-up procedure, please carefully read through this instruction
manual. Should you then have any additional questions, please call us at our customer service hotline:
service hotline: +49 40 736 76 86 559
E-mail: service@be-quiet.com
Website: www.be-quiet.com
PC Systems are always becoming more and more capable and require more electricity as a result of the high per-
formance graphic cards and quicker processors, especially on the +12V cables. The power supplys provided in the
Straight Power series are an ideal supplement in reference to the reserve capacities, even for the operation of PCI
Express graphic cards in the SLI or Crossfire networks.
The power supplys featured in the Straight Power series dispose of an extremely high rate of efficiency of up to 87%,
which makes it peerless on the market. For a permanent usage intensity of your computer, the lower consumption of
electricity can possibly be noticed in the next electricity bill.
2 . W A R N I N G S A N D S A F E T Y N O T E S
Before conducting the start-up procedure, please carefully read and observe all of the 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 period of 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.
In addition, the guarantee is deemed null and void once the power supply has been opened, thus damaging the
official guarantee seal.
Never operate the device with wet or moist hands.
Never place items in the openings/fanner of the power supply.
Please observe that the start-up procedure is only intended for interiors. The exterior usage can lead to heavy
damages.
Do not conduct any work on the power supply when it is in a phase of line voltage. (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 back into
operation.
Power supplys without a universal alternating current (AC) cannot be used in the countries where, for example,
there's a line voltage of 110V. The power supply can be destroyed if used with an incorrect or false AC voltage portal.
This power supply is designed for a voltage range between 100 – 240V~ and thus, universally versatile.
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