Important Safety Instructions - iHome iBTW450 Manual

I M P O RTA N T SA FET Y IN ST RU CT ION S
When used in the directed manner, this unit has been designed and manufactured
to ensure your personal safety.
electrical shock or fire hazards. Please read and follow 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.
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
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, the backup battery should be removed from
the unit to prevent damage or corrosion.
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.
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However, improper use can result in potential
– Do not overload wall sockets, extension cords, or integral
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