Bose Companion 3 manual Information about products that generate electrical noise

Important Safety Instructions

1.Read these instructions – for all components before using this product.

2.Keep these instructions – for future reference.

3.Heed all warnings – on the product and in the owner’s guide.

4.Follow all instructions.

5.Do not use this apparatus near water or moisture –

Do not use this product near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or anywhere else that water or mois- ture are present.

6.Clean only with a dry cloth – and as directed by Bose® Corporation. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.

7.Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions –

To ensure reliable operation of the product and to pro- tect it from overheating, put the product in a position and location that will not interfere with its proper venti- lation. For example, do not place the product on a bed, sofa, or similar surface that may block the venti- lation openings. Do not put it in a built-in system, such as a bookcase or a cabinet that may keep air from flowing through its ventilation openings.

8.Do not install near any heat sources, such as radia- tors, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding- type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wider blade or third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit in your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience recep- tacles, and the point where they exit from the appa- ratus.

11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12.Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,

bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the appa- ratus. When a cart is used, use cau- tion when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time – to prevent damage to this product.

14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way: such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged; liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus; the appara- tus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped – Do not attempt to service this product yourself. Opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous volt- ages or other hazards. Please call Bose to be referred to an authorized service center near you.

15.To prevent risk of fire or electric shock, avoid over- loading wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles.

16.Do not let objects or liquids enter the product – as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

17.See product enclosure bottom for safety related markings.

Information about products that generate electrical noise

If applicable, this equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, this is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the one to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Note: Unauthorized modification of the receiver or radio remote control could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This product complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications.

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