Russound SMS3 1 Manual page 3

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT
REMOVE COVER. NO USER - SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER
SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral tri-
angle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of
sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to
alert the user to the presence of important operating and mainte-
nance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
If you have any questions please call Russound Inc. at
1-800-638-8055 or 603-659-5170.
Safety Instructions:
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions
should be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and user instructions should
be followed.
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near
water; for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laun-
dry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart
or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance
and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location
or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa,
rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings, or
placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet
that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Warnings and Cautions
10.Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the appliance.
11.Grounding or Polarization - Precaution should be taken so that
the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeat-
ed.
12.Power Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, receptacles, and the point where they exit from the
appliance.
13.Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommend-
ed by the manufacturer.
14.Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
15.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through the
openings.
16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, liquid has spilled into the appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally;
E. The appliance has been dropped or enclosure is damaged.
17.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Precautions:
1. Power – WARNING: BEFORE TURNING ON THE POWER FOR
THE FIRST TIME, READ THE FOLLOWING SECTION CAREFULLY.
2. Do Not Touch The SMS3 With Wet Hands – Do not handle the
SMS3 or power cord when your hands are wet or damp. If water
or any other liquid enters the SMS3 cabinet, unplug the unit from
power immediately and take the SMS3 to a qualified service per-
son for inspection.
3. Location of SMS3 – Place the SMS3 in a well-ventilated location.
Take special care to provide plenty of ventilation on all sides of
the SMS3 especially when it is placed in an audio rack. If ventila-
tion is blocked, the SMS3 may overheat and malfunction. Do not
expose the SMS3 to direct sun light or heating units as the SMS3
internal components temperature may rise and shorten the life of
the components. Avoid damp and dusty places.
4. Care – From time to time you should wipe off the front and side
panels of the cabinet with a soft cloth. Do not use rough material,
thinners, alcohol or other chemical solvents or cloths since this
may damage the finish or remove the panel lettering.
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