Stanton A.2800, A.1800, A.900 user manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product 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.Water and Moisture – The appliance should not be used near water - for exam- ple, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

6.Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

7.Heat – Appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8.Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure of the type of power sup- ply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For prod- ucts intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer the operat- ing instructions.

9.Grounding or Polarization – This product may be equipped with a polarized alter- nation-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into 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 polarized plug.

10.Power-Cord Protection –Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, pay- ing particular attention to the cord in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the appliance.

11.Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended by the man- ufacturer. Clean by wiping with a cloth slightly damp with water. Avoid getting water inside the appliance.

12.For AC line powered units - Before returning repaired unit to user, use an ohm- meter to measure from both AC plug blades to all exposed metallic parts. The resistance should be more than 100,000 ohms

13.Non-use Periods –The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14.Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings

15.Damage Requiring Service – The appliance should be serviced by qualified serv- ice personnel when:

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. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or

D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure is damaged.

16. Servicing –Do not attempt any service to the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicing should be referred to qualified serv- ice personnel.

17. Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

18. Attachments – do not use attachments not recommended by the product manu- facturer as they may cause hazards.

19. Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, brack- et, 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.

20. Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent dam- age to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.

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. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22. 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.

23.This product is in compliance with EU WEEE regulations. Disposal of end of life product should not be treated as municipal waste. Please refer to your local regulations for instructions on proper disposal of this product.

24. Carts and Stands – The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

25. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.”

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove any cover. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to quali- fied service personnel only.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of un-insulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of suf- ficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within the equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying this appli- ance.

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not use this polarized plug with an extension cord, receptacle or other out- let unless the blades can be fully inserted to prevent blade exposure.

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A.2800, A.900, A.1800 specifications

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