Important Safety Information - Wharfedale Pro WH-D8 User Manual

USER INSTRUCTIONS: WH-D8 & WH-D10 SUBWOOFER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

This symbol indicates that there are important
operating and maintenance instructions in
the literature accompanying this unit.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltage
constituting a risk of electric shock is present
within this unit.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OF
ELECTIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings.
I n s t a l l i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e m a n u f a c t u r e r 's
instructions.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or
grounding plug. A polarised plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade
or the third prong is provided for your safety. If the
provided plug does not fit into you outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
Protect the power cord from being walked on or
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart or rack
is used, use caution when moving the cart/
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
Unplug the apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
Refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Servicing is
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not
operate normally, or has been dropped.
CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by
qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of
electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than
that contained in the operating instructions unless you
are qualified to do so.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock,
do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. The
apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing
and that objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall
not be placed on apparatus.
WARNING: The mains plug/appliance coupler is used
as disconnect device shall remain readily operable.
No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should
be placed on the apparatus.
Do NOT place heavy objects on top of loudspeaker
cabinets. If you play them with the grilles removed be
careful to protect the drive units from children and pets.
DO NOT change any connections to the subwoofer or
your system without first switching off the power.
DO NOT use your amplifier or receiver at its maximum
volume setting. This will produce high levels of
distortion which may damage your loudspeakers and
subwoofer. Allow your amplifier a little headroom so
that it can operate without stress.
DO turn down the volume control on your amplifier or
receiver before turning the equipment on or off. This
will protect your subwoofer against switching 'thumps'
and other spurious signals.
Correct disposal of this products. This
marking indicates that this product should
not be disposed with other household
wastes throughout the EU. To prevent
p o s s i b l e h a r m t o t h e e n v i r o n m e n t
or human health from uncontrolled
waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to
promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.
To return your used device, please use the return and
collection systems or contact the retailer where the
product was purchased. They can take this product for
environmentally safe recycling.
This equipment is a Class II or double
insulated electrical appliance. It has been
designed in such a way that it does not
require a safety connection to electrical earth.