Safety Instructions - Boston Acoustics System8000 User Manual

Safety Instructions

CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, 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 consti-
tute a risk of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert you to the presence of important operating
and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
1. Read Instructions: All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions: The safety and operating instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings: All warnings on the product and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions: All operating and other instructions
should be followed.
5. Water and Moisture: The product should not be used
near water—for example, a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands: The product should be used only with a
cart or stand that is recommended by the manu-
facturer. A product and cart combination should
be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
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product and cart combination to overturn.
7. Wall- or Ceiling-Mounting: The product should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.
8. Ventilation: The product should be situated so that its
location or position does not interfere with its proper func-
tioning. For example, the product should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may obstruct
the heat sink surfaces; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of
air near the heat sink surfaces.
9. Heat: The product should be situated away from heat
sources, such as radiators, stoves, or other products that
produce heat.
10. Power Sources: The product should be connected to
a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the product.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this product to
rain or moisture.
11. Grounding or Polarization: This product may be
equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will
fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety fea-
ture. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the out-
let, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit,
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
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. Pay partic-
ular attention to cords and plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the product.
13. Cleaning: The product should only be cleaned as rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
14. Nonuse Periods: The power cord should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for long
periods of time.
15. Object and Liquid Entry: Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into
the inside of the product.
16. Damage Requiring Service: The product should be
serviced if any of the following events occur:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged;
B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into
the product;
C. The product has been exposed to rain;
D. The product does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The product has been dropped or the enclosure
damaged.
17. Servicing: The user should not attempt to service the
product beyond what is described in the operating
instructions. For all other servicing, consult your dealer or
contact Boston Acoustics.