Safety Considerations - Genelec 8341A Operating Manual

service personnel. The monitor enclosure must not be opened.
Opening the monitor may lead to loss of the individual monitor
factory calibration and damage to components.

Safety Considerations

Although the 8341A has been designed in accordance with
international safety standards, to ensure safe operation and
to maintain the monitor under safe operating conditions, the
following warnings and precautions must be observed:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be performed by
certified Genelec service personnel. The monitor enclosure
must not be opened.
• Do not use this product with an unearthed mains cable
or a mains connection without the protective earth contact
as this may lead to personal injury.
• To prevent fire or electric shock, do not expose the unit
to water or moisture.
• Do not place any objects filled with liquid, such as vases
on the monitor or near it.
• Note that the amplifier is not completely disconnected
from the AC mains service unless the mains power cord is
removed from the monitor loudspeaker or the mains outlet.
• Free flow of air behind and around the monitor is
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Figure 7. The curves above show the effect of the "Bass Tilt",
"Treble Tilt", "Desktop Low Frequency" and "Bass Roll-Off" controls
on the free field response of the 8341A.
Figure 9. The curves above show the horizontal directivity
characteristics of the 8341A.
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necessary to maintain sufficient cooling. Do not obstruct
airflow around the monitor.
WARNING!
The 8341A is capable of producing sound pressure levels in
excess of 85 dB, which may cause hearing damage. Sound
exposure level integrated over an 8 hour working day should
be limited to 80 dB(A) to reduce the risk of permanent hearing
damage. For each 3 dB increase in sound exposure, half the
exposure time should be observed (equal energy).
Guarantee
The Genelec 8341A is guaranteed for two years against
manufacturing faults or defects altering performance. Refer to
the reseller for full sales and guarantee terms.
Compliance To FCC Rules
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and
can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
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Figure 8. Frequency responses at 0, 15, 30, 45 and 60 degree
angles and power response in full space. Input level -20 dBu.
Figure 10. The curves above show the vertical directivity
characteristics of the 8341A.
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30°
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