2 Safety instructions, warnings
2.1 Basic precautions
WARNING - When using electrical products, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
Read all the instructions before using the product.
Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, in a wet basement
or near a swimming pool.
This product may cause permanent hearing loss. Do not operate for long periods of time at a high volume
level or at any level that is uncomfortable.
Make sure nothing interferes with the ventilation of the product when in use.
The product should be located away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products
that produce heat.
The product should be connected to a power supply of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the product.
The power supply cord of the product should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period
of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
The product should be serviced by qualified personnel when:
- The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
- Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the product; or
- The product has been exposed to rain or moisture; or
- The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits marked change in performance; or
- The product has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
10. Do not attempt to service the product. All servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
11. For continued protection against the risk of fire, replace fuses only with those of the same type and
rating.
2.2 Warnings used on the equipment
The lightning flash with the arrow head symbol within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the
presence of uninsulated ‘dangerous voltage’ within this
product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute a risk of electric shock.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is
intended to alert the user to the presence of important
operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying this product.
2.3 Grounding instructions
This product must be grounded (earthed). If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path
of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a
supply cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with the local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or serviceman if you are in doubt as to whether the product is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the product – if it will not fit the outlet, have a suitable outlet
fitted.
2.4 CE mark for European harmonised standards
The CE mark which is attached to these products means it complies with the EMC Directive (89/69/EEC),
CE mark directive (93/68/EEC) and Low Voltage Directive (72/23/EEC).
