Important Warnings And Safety Instructions - Wharfedale Pro Diva 8 Operating Manual And User Manual

IMPORTANT WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS – carefully and become familiar with the features and functions of
these products before operating them.
2. RETAIN THESE INSTRUCTIONS – for future reference.
3. COMPLY WITH ALL WARNINGS – All warnings and instructions for this product should be
adhered to.
4. USE WITH AMPLIFIERS – In order to avoid damage to drivers and other equipment, it is
advisable to establish and follow a routine for powering up and powering down a sound system.
With all system components connected, turn on source equipment (mixers, signal processors,
record and playback units, etc.) BEFORE powering up amplifiers. Transient voltages from
powering up source equipment can damage speakers if amplifiers are already turned on. Make
sure that amplifier volumes are set to their minimum settings and power up any system amplifiers
LAST. It is recommended that all system components be allowed to stabilize for several seconds
before any source signals are introduced or level setting adjustments are made. Similarly, when
shutting systems down, turn all amplifiers off first, before powering down any other system
components.
5. CABLES – Do not use shielded or microphone cables for connection between amplifiers and
speakers. Use only approved speaker cables with proper connectors.
6. RIGGING – SUSPENDING – MOUNTING – Rigging, suspending and mounting of these
speaker systems can expose members of the public to serious health risks and even death.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES ATTEMPT TO RIG, SUSPEND OR OTHERWISE MOUNT
THESE SPEAKERS UNLESS YOU ARE FULLY QUALIFIED AND CERTIFIED TO DO SO
BY RELEVANT LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL AUTHORITIES. ALL RELEVANT SAFETY
REGULATIONS MUST BE FOLLOWED. IF YOU ARE NOT PROPERLY QUALIFIED OR DO
NOT KNOW OF PERTINENT REGULATIONS, CONSULT QUALIFIED PERSONNEL FOR
ADVICE.
7. CAUTION – These professional loudspeaker systems are capable of generating very high sound
pressure levels. Use care with placement and operation to avoid exposure to excessive volume
levels. Permanent hearing damage can result when operated to extreme levels.
8. SERVICE – There are no user serviceable parts inside this product. Users should not attempt to
service this product. Warranty nullification could result if this is attempted.
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