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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Caution:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the back panel. No user-serviceable
parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
personnel.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols:
The lightning flash within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of
uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product’s enclosure that
may be of sufficient magnitude to
constitute an electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to
alert you to the presence of
important operating and
maintenance (servicing) instructions
in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
WARNINGS:
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future
reference.
3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5 Power Sources – This product should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated by the marking situated on the rear
panel. If you are not sure of the type of
power supply to your home, consult your
product dealer or local power company.
6 Grounding or Polarisation – The appliance is
not required to be grounded. Ensure the plug
is fully inserted into the wall outlet or
extension cord receptacle to prevent blade
or pin exposure. Versions of the product
marked for use with 110V – 120V power
supplies are equipped with a power cord
fitted with a polarised alternating line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other).
This plug will fit onto the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet,
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the polarised plug. When using
an extension power-supply cord or a powersupply cord other than that supplied with the
appliance, it should be fitted with the
appropriate moulded-on plugs and carry
safety approval appropriate to the country of
use.
7 Power Cord Protection – Power-supply cords
should be routed so that they are not likely to
be walked on or pinched by items placed
on or against them, paying particular
attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
8 Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords or integral convenience
receptacles, as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
9 Ventilation – The amplifier panel at the rear
of the product forms part of the cooling
mechanism and must not be obscured by
placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or
other similar surface. Ensure the heat sink fins
are aligned vertically to ensure proper
cooling. The product should not be placed in
a built-in installation, such as a rack,
bookcase or cabinet unless proper ventilation
is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
10 Heat – The product should be situated away
from heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other products (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
11 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacturer.
12 Water and Moisture – Do not use this
product near water – for example, near a
bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool and the like.
13 Object and Liquid Entry – Never push
objects of any kind into this product through
openings, as they may touch dangerous
voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
14 Cleaning – Unplug the product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Refer to the cleaning
instructions in the section of the manual titled
"Aftercare".
15 Attachments – Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer,
as they may cause hazards.
16 Accessories – Do not place this product on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or
table. The product may fall, causing serious
injury to a child or adult, and serious
damage to the product. Use only with a
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table
recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the product. Any mounting of the
product should follow the manufacturer’s
instructions and should use a mounting
accessory recommended by the
manufacturer.
17 Moving the appliance – A product and cart
combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force and uneven
surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn. Check that there
are no cables under the carpet that may be
damaged by the spike feet. Do not walk the
product on the spike feet as this may cause
them to become detached from the cabinet
and cause damage. Take care not to impale
yourself with the spike feet.
18 Non-use Periods – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from the
outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
19 Servicing – Do not attempt to service this
product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous
voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
to qualified service personnel.
20 Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this
product from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified personnel under the
following conditions:
a When the power-supply cord or plug has
been damaged.
b If liquid has been spilled or objects have
fallen into the appliance.
c If the product has been exposed to rain or
water.
d If the product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions, as an
improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to
restore the product to its normal operation.
e If the product has been dropped, or
damaged in any way.
f When the product exhibits a distinct
change in performance – this indicates a
need for service.
21 Replacement Parts – When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorised substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
22 Mains fuses are located inside the amplifier
and replacement should be entrusted to an
authorised B&W agent. Replacement fuse
types are shown in the specification.
23 Safety Check – Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this product, ask the
service technician to perform safety checks
to determine that the product is in proper
operating condition.