Safety Precautions - Toa VP-1061 Operating Instructions Manual

1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

• Be sure to read this safety instructions in this section carefully in prior to use.
• Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings and/or
cautions regarding safety.
• After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.
Safety Symbol and Message Conventions
Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property
damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and
understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if mishandled, could result in death or serious
personal injury.
When Installing the Unit
• Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment
where it may be splashed by water or other liquids,
as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.
• Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the
unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is
specified may result in fire or electric shock.
• Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the
power supply cord. In addition, avoid using the
power cord in close proximity to heaters, and never
place heavy objects -- including the unit itself -- on
the power cord, as doing so may result in fire or
electric shock.
• Owing to the unit's size and weight, be sure that at
least two persons are available to install the unit.
Failure to do so could result in personal injury.
• Do not use other methods than specified to mount
the bracket. Extreme force is applied to the unit
and the unit could fall off, possibly resulting in
personal injuries.
• Use a cable of AWG 16 or thicker (VP-1061 and
VP-1121) or AWG 12 or thicker (VP-1241 and VP-
1361) for connecting to the 24 V DC POWER IN
terminal. Also, be sure to firmly screw the cable to
the terminal. Failure to do so may cause the cable
to generate heat, possibly resulting in fire.
• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the
equipment and the plug (disconnecting device)
shall be easily accessible.
• The apparatus shall be connected to a main socket
outlet with a protective earthing connection.
• The terminals marked with the symbol
hazardous live. The external wiring to these
terminals requires installation by an instructed
person.
When the Unit is in Use
• Should the following irregularity be found during
use, immediately disconnect the power supply plug
from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA
dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit
in this condition as this may cause fire or electric
shock.
· If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming
from the unit
· If water or any metallic object gets into the unit
· If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks
· If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of
the core, disconnection, etc.)
· If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)
• To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open nor
remove the unit case as there are high voltage
components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.
• Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of
liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they
accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire
or electric shock.
• Do not insert nor drop metallic objects or
flammable materials in the ventilation slots of the
unit's cover, as this may result in fire or electric
shock.
• Do not touch a plug during thunder and lightning,
as this may result in electric shock.
• When replacing the fuse, be sure to use the
supplied one or equivalent. Doing otherwise may
cause fire or electric shock.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if mishandled, could result in moderate or minor
personal injury, and/or property damage.
When Installing the Unit
• Never plug in nor remove the power supply plug
are
with wet hands, as doing so may cause electric
shock.
• When unplugging the power supply cord, be sure
to grasp the power supply plug; never pull on the
cord itself. Operating the unit with a damaged
power supply cord may cause a fire or electric
shock.
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