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Important Safety Instructions For ZVOX ZB550 System

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AND

HEED

IMPORTANTSAFETY WARNING

WARNING

TO

PREVENT

DO

NOT
RAINORMOISTURE.
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD NOT
EXPOSED
WATER
LIQUIDS SUCH AS VASES SHALL
PLACEDONAPPARATUS.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, withinanequilateral triangle, is intendedtoalert the user to the presence of uninsulated
"dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

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The exclamation point withinanequilateral triangleisintended to alert the userofthe presenceofimportant operating and maintenance

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(servicing) instructionsinthe literature accompanying this product.

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warningsonthe

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reduce the risk offire or electric shock, do not expose this following conditions occur:

apparatus
no objects filled with liqUids, such as vases, should be placed on
your

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lBSSO as they may touch voltage points or short parts that 0 If the unit does not work normally by following the operating

could result
Ventilation. The heat sink

of

the

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operation of the system and
area must not be blocked or covered. Do not allow a soft surface

such as carpet, bedding or a sofa
system should not be placed
bookcase or a rack unless proper ventilation

Do

Not
one can step on or trip on the power cord. Never yank
the cord from
Do not pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
cord

to

Heat. Place system away from radiators, stoves, heat vents or
other heat sources.

Do

not
type

plug. A polarized plug has
other. The wide blade
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult
ment of the obsolete outlet.

Power
rating than the unit supplied.

Power
SO/60Hl 120-240VAC power source.

Do

Not

power strip. This can result in the risk

Special Safety Warnings Regarding Placement of ZVOX ZB550 and Other Equipment

Stable Placement. Do not place the

unstable cart, stand, bracket or table. The
fall, causing serious injury
the product. Do not use the

of

Placement
pounds, and with base dimensions
14'

in depth, can be placed on
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ARE STRICTLY OBSERVED.
PLACING A TV ON TOP OF THE ZB550 WITHOUT FOLLOWING
PRECAUTIONS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD NOT BE DONE.

o The television must weigh 90 pounds or less.
o The base ofthe

o The base of the

o The

supporting cables supplied by the
installation guidelines provided by the

o

Be
uneven or unstable. Install the

a TV on

TV

MUST

sure to take measurestoprevent the

FIREORSHOCK HAZARD.

EXPOSE

THIS APPLIANCE TO

TO DRIPPINGORSPLASHING

AND NO OBJECT FILLED WITH

safety

All

productorin

Use NearWater.Donot use your

as

a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or wet basement. refer servicing toanauthorized service center when the

to

rain or moisture,Toavoid dripping and splashing, 0 When the power supply cord or plugisdamaged or frayed.

lBSSO. • If liquidisspilled into the unit.

Entry. Never use probesofany kind to reach into the 0 If the unit has been exposedtorain or water.

In

a fire or electriC shock. instructions.

lBSSO) REQUIRES ventilationtoensure reliable

Abuse The

an

hang over the edge of table orcounter.

defeat

the

Supply. Do not use a power supply with a higher voltage

Sources. The

Overload Outlets. Don't overload your wall outlets or

the

TV,

ortheTVstand, must be 27" wide or less.

TV,

ortheTVstand, must be 14" deep or less.

be anchoredtothe rear wall using anchor bolts and

Safety

(a

Power

outlet. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

safety

purposeofthe

is

proVided for your safety. Ifthe provided

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ZB550. Televisions weighing less than 90

of

topofthe

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BE

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and

operating

instructions

the

operating

black metal panel locatedonthe back 0 If the unit has been dropped or physically damaged.

to

prevent it from over-heating. This 0 Ifthe unit exhibits a distinct changeinperformance.

in

a built-in installation suchasa

Cord. Install the

two

lBSSO can be operated only with a

to

a child or adult and serious damage

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less than

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TV

manUfacturer,

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lBSSO on a solid and flat surface.

instructions

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to

cover the heat sink. The

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polarizedorgrounding

blades with one widerthan the

an

electrician for replace-

of

fire or electric shock.

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lBSSO on

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lBSSO on any unstable surface.

26'inwidth and less than

lBSSo-BUT

manufacturer.

lBSSO from becoming

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instructions

and

operating

lBSSO near A Damage Requiring Service. Unplug your

is

provided.

lBSSO may

fqWowing

should be read

instructions

shouldbefollowed.

lBSSO where no

to

disconnect

Do

not allow

an

ONLY WHEN

ALL

THE

the

ON

POWER SUPPLY.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE

to

DO

NOT REMOVE

NO USER SERVICEABLE

REFER

SERVICING TO QUALIFIED

before

shouldbekept

Operate

Lightning.
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o Do not allow the

o Do not install the

o Do not install the
o Be sure

o Be sure that the circular feet

o Do not use the

o

o

o Do not move the

will prevent damage due to lightning and power line surges.
Unplug

outlet
for cleaning. Do not use solvents or chemical cleaning agents.

Disconnect
disconnect device. Do not do anything to make it difficult to
disconnect the MAINS power
readily operable.

Attachments.Donot use any adapters or attachments not
recommended by

Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product yourself.
Do not remove the cover. Refer all servicing
service personnel.

Replacement
parts other than those recommended by the manufacturer.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.

Safety
product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks
determine whether the product is in proper operating condition.

near a heater.

properly and firmly attached

Do

not leanonor hang from the

and/or the
Do

not allow childrentoclimbonthe
If children climb on the
death could occur if the

is

connected to other equipment. Moving the lBSSO when thereisa

on

topofit could cause theTVto topple over and cause serious injury.

Connected equipment may fall and cause injury or property damage.

THE

RISKOFELECTRICAL SHOCK,

COVER

(OR

BACK)

PARTS

INSIDE

SERVICE

to

constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

your

ZVOX" ZB550isoperated.

for

future

your

ZVOX ZB550 in

is

left unattended and unused for long periods of time. This

Before

or

other power source before cleaning. Use a damp cloth

Check.

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to

install the

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lBSSOtofall and cause serious injury or death.

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reference.

Unplug your unit during a lightning storm, or when

Cleaning. Unplug your

Device. The MAINS plug is used as the

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Parts. Do not allow anyonetouse replacement

Upon completionofany service or repairtothis

lBSSO to be installed atanangle or incline.

lBSSOina place subjecttodirect sunlight or

lBSSOina hot or humid place, or outdoors.

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lBSSO on a solid and perfectly flat surface.

on
to

lBSSO if it has sustained any cracks.

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lBSSO or theTVserious injury or

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lBSSO when anything isontopofit, or when it

PERSONNEL

accordance

plug-it

Audio, as they may cause hazards.

the bottom of the

the bottom of the cabinet.

TV.

This may cause the

lVOX

lBSSO or theTVweretotopple over.

with

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should remain

lBSSO or the

the

instructions.

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lBSSO and

system from wall

to

qualified

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lBSSO are

TV

TV.

to

TV