Read This First; Safety Precautions; General Precautions - EAW JFL213 Owner's Manual

1. READ THIS FIRST

Congratulations on the purchase of your new EAW loudspeaker. You now own one of the finest
professional audio products available - the result of exceptional engineering and meticulous
craftsmanship.
This manual is intended for use with JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeakers. As such, it contains
information that is specific to these loudspeakers. This includes: array design, user adjustments,
amplifier power ratings, input connections, rigging design, and service and maintenance
information. An optional FB121 Fly Bar may be used to suspend JFL213 and JFL118 loud-
speakers and ground stack JFL213 loudspeakers. The accompanying FB221 Rigging &
Ground Stack Instructions should be consulted for information specific to its use. Finally, infor-
mation common to all types of EAW loudspeakers may be found in the accompanying EAW
Loudspeaker Owner's Manual. This includes: general safety precautions, unpacking/return
instructions, rigging definitions, amplifier selection best practices, signal processing , inspection
and maintenance practices, as well other information common to all loudspeakers.
All three manuals thus apply to the JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeakers. Please read each and
follow all relevant precautions and instructions. This should allow you to obtain the maximum
performance from your new loudspeaker. Where there are conflicts or overlaps, the information
in this manual supersedes the information in any accompanying manual.
1.1

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

The terms "CAUTION," "WARNING," and "DANGER" are used throughout this manual to alert
the reader to important safety considerations. If you have any questions about any aspects of
these precautions, contact your local dealer, distributor, or EAW. The following are the descrip-
tions of the safety precautions.
CAUTION: describes an operating condition or user action that may expose the equipment or
user to potential damage or danger.
WARNING: describes an operating condition or user action that will cause damage to the
equipment or injure the user.
DANGER: describes an operating condition or user action that will immediately damage the
equipment or be extremely dangerous or possibly life-threatening to the user.
1.2

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Some aspects of rigging and other related fields for which EAW manufactures,
sells, or distributes equipment are potentially hazardous. Any people using this equipment are
personally responsible for their own safety. EAW transactions are made with the assumption
that the purchaser is a qualified individual or will have only qualified individuals perform work
with the equipment. EAW will not be liable for any damages arising from the use of equipment
sold to purchaser.
WARNING: Only persons with the knowledge of proper hardware and safe rigging techniques
should attempt to suspend JFL213 and JFL118 loudspeaker systems overhead. Failure to
follow this precaution may result in damage.
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