Important Safety Information - dbx 12 Series Operation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

C A U T I O N
R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K
A T T E N T I O N :
R I S Q U E D E C H O C E L E C T R I Q U E - N E P A S O U V R I R
W A R N I N G :
T O R E D U C E T H E R I S K O F F I R E O R E L E C T R I C
S H O C K D O N O T E X P O S E T H I S E Q U I P M E N T T O R A I N O R M O I S T U R E
The symbols shown above are internationally accepted symbols that warn of
potential hazards with electrical products. The lightning flash with arrowpoint in
an equilateral triangle means that there are dangerous voltages present within
the unit. The exclamation point in an equilateral triangle indicates that it is nec-
essary for the user to refer to the owner's manual.
These symbols warn that there are no user serviceable parts inside the unit. Do
not open the unit. Do not attempt to service the unit yourself. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified personnel. Opening the chassis for any reason will void the
manufacturer's warranty. Do not get the unit wet. If liquid is spilled on the unit,
shut it off immediately and take it to a dealer for service. Disconnect the unit
during storms to prevent damage.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD. NOTICE FOR CUSTOMERS IF YOUR UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH A POWER CORD.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE SHALL BE CONNECTED TO A MAINS SOCKET OUTLET WITH A
PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION. PROTECTIVE EARTHING CONNECTION.
The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: The cores in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
GREEN and YELLOW - Earth GREEN and YELLOW - Earth BLUE - Neutral BLUE - Neutral
As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured As colours of the cores in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows: markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug The core which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug
marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow. marked with the letter E, or with the earth symbol, or coloured green, or green and yellow.
The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured The core which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N or coloured
black. black.
The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured The core which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L or coloured
red. red.
This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending This equipment may require the use of a different line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending
on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer on the available power source at installation. If the attachment plug needs to be changed, refer
servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow servicing to qualified service personnel who should refer to the table below. The green/yellow
wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis. wire shall be connected directly to the units chassis.
CONDUCTOR CONDUCTOR
L L LIVE LIVE
N N NEUTRAL NEUTRAL
E E EARTH GND EARTH GND
WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to WARNING: If the ground is defeated, certain fault conditions in the unit or in the system to
which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe which it is connected can result in full line voltage between chassis and earth ground. Severe
injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously. injury or death can then result if the chassis and earth ground are touched simultaneously.
D O N O T O P E N
BROWN - Live BROWN - Live
WIRE COLOR WIRE COLOR
Normal Normal Alt Alt
BROWN BROWN BLACK BLACK
BLUE BLUE WHITE WHITE
GREEN/ GREEN/
GREEN GREEN
YEL YEL
WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION WARNING FOR YOUR PROTECTION
READ THE FOLLOWING: READ THE FOLLOWING:
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HEED ALL WARNINGS HEED ALL WARNINGS
FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS
THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING THE APPARATUS SHALL NOT BE EXPOSED TO DRIPPING OR SPLASHING
LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE LIQUID AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH LIQUID, SUCH AS VASES, SHALL BE
PLACED ON THE APPARATUS. PLACED ON THE APPARATUS.
CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH. CLEAN ONLY WITH A DRY CLOTH.
DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN AC- DO NOT BLOCK ANY OF THE VENTILATION OPENINGS. INSTALL IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. CORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS.
DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS, DO NOT INSTALL NEAR ANY HEAT SOURCES SUCH AS RADIATORS,
HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLI- HEAT REGISTERS, STOVES, OR OTHER APPARATUS (INCLUDING AMPLI-
FIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT. FIERS) THAT PRODUCE HEAT.
ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC- ONLY USE ATTACHMENTS/ACCESSORIES SPECIFIED BY THE MANUFAC-
TURER. TURER.
UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN UNPLUG THIS APPARATUS DURING LIGHTNING STORMS OR WHEN
UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME. UNUSED FOR LONG PERIODS OF TIME.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding
type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or third
prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet, prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit your outlet,
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufac- Use only with the cart stand, tripod bracket, or table specified by the manufac-
ture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving ture, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or
has been dropped. has been dropped.
POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: If the equipment has a Power switch, the Power POWER ON/OFF SWITCH: If the equipment has a Power switch, the Power
switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from switch used in this piece of equipment DOES NOT break the connection from
the mains. the mains.
MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount MAINS DISCONNECT: The plug shall remain readily operable. For rack-mount
or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a or installation where plug is not accessible, an all-pole mains switch with a
contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the contact separation of at least 3 mm in each pole shall be incorporated into the
electrical installation of the rack or building. electrical installation of the rack or building.
FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTA- FOR UNITS EQUIPPED WITH EXTERNALLY ACCESSIBLE FUSE RECEPTA-
CLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only. CLE: Replace fuse with same type and rating only.
MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different MULTIPLE-INPUT VOLTAGE: This equipment may require the use of a different
line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at line cord, attachment plug, or both, depending on the available power source at
installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the installation. Connect this equipment only to the power source indicated on the
equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing equipment rear panel. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, refer servicing
to qualified service personnel or equivalent. to qualified service personnel or equivalent.
If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be If connected to 240V supply, a suitable CSA/UL certified power cord shall be
used for this supply. used for this supply.
This Equipment Is Intended For Rack Mount Use Only.