Safety Precautions - Kenwood KAC-6402 Instruction Manual

Safety precautions

WARNING
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To prevent injury or fire, take the following
precautions:
• When extending the ignition, battery, or ground
wires, make sure to use automotive-grade wires
or other wires with a 5 mm² (AWG 10) or more to
prevent wire deterioration and damage to the wire
coating.
• To prevent a short circuit, never put or leave any
metallic objects (such as coins or metal tools)
inside the unit.
• If the unit starts to emit smoke or strange smells,
turn off the power immediately and consult your
Kenwood dealer.
• Do not touch the unit during use because the
surface of the unit becomes hot and may cause
burns if touched.
FCC WARNING
This equipment may generate or use radio
frequency energy. Changes or modifications to
this equipment may cause harmful interference
unless the modifications are expressly approved
in the instruction manual. The user could lose
the authority to operate this equipment if an
unauthorized change or modification is made.
CAUTION
2
To prevent damage to the machine, take the
following precautions:
• Be sure the unit is connected to a 12V DC power
supply with a negative ground connection.
• Do not open the top or bottom covers of the unit.
• Do not install the unit in a spot exposed to direct
sunlight or excessive heat or humidity. Also avoid
places with too much dust or the possibility of
water splashing.
• When replacing a fuse, only use a new one with
the prescribed rating. Using a fuse with the wrong
rating may cause your unit to malfunction.
• To prevent a short circuit when replacing a fuse,
first disconnect the wiring harness.
NOTE
• If you experience problems during installation,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
• If the unit does not seem to be working right,
consult your Kenwood dealer.
This Product is not installed by the manufacturer of a
vehicle on the production line, nor by the professional
importer of a vehicle into an EU Member State.
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English
Cleaning the unit
If the front panel gets dirty, turn off the power and
wipe the panel with a dry silicon cloth or soft cloth.
CAUTION
2
Do not wipe the panel with a hard cloth or a cloth
dampened by volatile solvents such as paint thinner
and alcohol. They can scratch the surface of the
panel and/or cause the indicator letters to peel off.
To prevent battery rise
When the unit is used in the ACC ON position
without turning the engine ON, it depletes the
battery. Use it after starting the engine.
Protection function
There is a Protection function installed in the unit
to protect the unit and speakers from various
problems. When Protection operates, the indicator
informs you of the condition. (Refer to page 5)
Accessories
Part name
Self-tapping screws
(ø4 × 16 mm)
Terminal cover (Power
terminal)
Speaker level input
cable
Number of
External View
Items
4
1
1