2
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
C a u t i o n :
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not
remove the back panel. No user- s e rv i c e a b l e
p a rts inside. Refer servicing to qualified
p e r s o n n e l .
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert you to the presence of unin-
sulated "dangerous voltage" within the pro d u c t ’s
e n c l o s u re 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 pre s e n c e
of important operating and maintenance
( s e rvicing) instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance
1 Read Instructions – All the safety and
operating instructions should be read before
the appliance is operated.
2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating
i n s t ructions should be retained for future
re f e re n c e .
3 Heed Wa rnings – All warnings on the
appliance and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4 Follow Instructions – All operating and use
i n s t ructions should be followed.
5 Water and Moisture – The appliance should
not be used near water – for example, near
a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool and the like.
6 C a rts and Stands – The appliance should be
used only with a cart or stand that is
recommended by the manufacture r.
7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The appliance
should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
as recommended by the manufacture r.
8 Ventilation – The appliance should be
situated so that its location or position does
not interf e re with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be
situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
s u rface that may block the ventilation
openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may
impede the flow of air through the ventilation
o p e n i n g s .
9 Heat – The appliance should be situated
away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
that produce heat.
1 0 Power Sources – The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the
type described in the operating instructions
or as marked on the appliance.
1 1 The equipment must be grounded (earthed).
When using an extension power supply cord
or a power supply cord other than that
supplied, it should be 3-core, fitted with the
a p p ropriate moulded-on plug and carry
safety approval appropriate to the country
of use.
1 2 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
f rom the appliance.
1 3 Cleaning – The appliance should be
cleaned only as recommended by the
m a n u f a c t u re r.
1 4 Non-use Periods – The power cord of the
appliance should be unplugged from
the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
1 5 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be
taken so that objects do not fall and liquids
a re not spilled into the enclosure through
o p e n i n g s .
1 6 Damage Requiring Service – The appliance
should be serviced by qualified personnel
w h e n :
a The power-supply cord or the plug has
been damaged; or
b Objects have fallen, or liquid has been
spilled into the appliance; or
c T h e a p p l i a n c e h a s b e e n e x p o s e d t o r a i n ; o r
d The appliance does not appear to operate
n o rm a l l y, or exhibits a marked change in
p e rf o rmance; or
e The appliance has been dropped, or the
e n c l o s u re damaged.
1 7 S e rvicing – The user should not attempt to
s e rvice the appliance beyond that described
in the operating instructions. All other
s e rvicing should be re f e rred to qualified
s e rvice personnel.
Wa rn i n g s :
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose
this equipment to rain or moisture .
O b s e rve all warnings on the equipment itself.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open the
e n c l o s u re. There are no user serviceable
p a rts inside. Refer all service questions to an
authorised B&W dealer.
To prevent electric shock, do not use this
(polarised) power plug with an extension cord
receptacle or other outlet unless the blades can
be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure .
E n s u re that the voltage indicated on the re a r
panel matches that of the power supply.
V E N T I L ATION – THE APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
S I T U ATED SO THAT ITS LOCATION OR
POSITION DOES NOT INTERFERE WITH ITS
PROPER VENTILATION:
A .FOR THE INTERFACE: ENSURE AT LEAST
2 INCHES (50 MM) OF UNRESTRICTED
AIR SPACE EITHER SIDE OF THE INTERFA C E
A N D 5 I N C H E S( 1 2 5 MM) OF
UNRESTRICTED AIR SPACE ABOVE
THE INTERFA C E .
B . FOR THE SPEAKERS: ENSURE AT LEAST 2
INCHES (50 MM) OF UNRESTRICTED AIR
S PACE IMMEDIAT E LY AROUND THE AREA OF
THE REAR OF THE LOUDSPEAKER BAFFLE.
ENSURE SUFFICIENT SPACING BETWEEN
CONNECTION CABLES AND SINGLE
I N S U L ATED MAINS CABLING.
DO NOT RUN CONNECTION CABLES
AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS OR
SINGLE INSULATED MAINS CABLING
IN THE SAME TRUNKING.
USE CONNECTOR PLUGS AND SOCKETS
WITH B&W APPROVED CASA COMPAT I B L E
EQUIPMENT ONLY.
DO NOT USE CONNECTOR PLUGS OR
SOCKETS TO CONNECT TO COMPUTER
OR TELEPHONY NETWORKS OR EQUIPMENT.
