Important Safety Instructions; Consumer Product Safety Guide - iHome iBT90 Instruction Manual

Consumer Product Safety Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and
manufactured to ensure your personal safety. However, improper use can
result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read all safety and
operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these
instructions handy for future reference. Take special note of all warnings
listed in these instructions and on the unit.
1. Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near water. For example:
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, swimming pool or in a
wet basement.
2. Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its location or position does
not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug or similar surface that may block ventilation openings.
Also, it should not be placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or
cabinet, which may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
3. Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
4. Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.
Only use the AC adapter that came with the unit.
5. Power-Cable Protection – Power supply cables should be routed so that they
are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against
them. It is always best to have a clear area from where the cable exits the unit
to where it is plugged into an AC socket.
6. Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as recommended. See the
Maintenance section of this manual for cleaning instructions.
7. Objects and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
and liquids are not spilled into any openings or vents located on the product.
8. Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer.
9. Lightning and Power Surge Protection – Unplug the unit from the wall socket
and disconnect the antenna or cable system during a lightning storm or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This will prevent
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
10. Overloading – Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
11. Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced by qualified service
personnel when:
A. the power supply cable or plug has been damaged.
B. objects have fallen into or liquid has been spilled into the enclosure.
C. the unit has been exposed to rain.
D. the unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
E. the unit exhibits a marked change in performance or does not operate
normally.
12. Periods of Nonuse – If the unit is to be left unused for an extended period of
time, such as a month or longer, charge the unit fully before storage
13. Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit beyond those
methods described in the user's operating instructions. Service methods not
covered in the operating instructions should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
14. Magnetic Interference: This product's speakers contain powerful magnets
which could cause interference or damage to sensitive equipment such as
hard drives, CRT televisions and monitors, as well as medical, scientific, and
navigational devices. Keep this unit away from these products at all times.
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