American Audio Q-2422/SX ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

ELECTRICAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR BACK). THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE REFER SERVICE TO YOUR AUTHORIZED AMERICAN AUDIO® SERVICE TECHNICIAN.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use instructions should be followed.

CLEANING — The product should be cleaned only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

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 manufacturerʼs instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

CART — 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.

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 provided or the manufacturerʼs instructions have been adhered to.

POWER SOURCES —This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company.

LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a stable location.

NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION	OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY - Never push objects of
• If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating	any kind into this product through openings as they
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than	may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out
the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This	parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug	Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug	SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product
should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to	yourself as opening or removing covers may expose
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
safety purpose of the polarized plug.	servicing to qualified service personnel.
• If this product is equipped with a three-wire	DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE - Unplug this product
grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding)	from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet.	service personnel under the following conditions:
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the	• When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to	• If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	the product.
safety purpose of the grounding type plug.	• If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
POWER-CORD PROTECTION - Power-supply cords	• If the product does not operate normally by following
should be routed so that they are not likely to be	the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or	that are covered by the operating instructions as an
against them, paying particular attention to cords at	improper adjustment of other controls may result in
plugs,conveniencereceptacles,and the point where	damage and will often require extensive work by a
they exit from the product.	qualified technician to restore the product to its
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside	normal operation.
antenna or cable system is connected to the product,	• If the product has been dropped or damaged in any
be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so	way.
as to provide some protection against voltage surges	• When the product exhibits a distinct change in
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National	performance — this indicates a need for service.
ElectricalCode,ANSI/NFPA70,providesinformation	REPLACEMENT PARTS --W hen replacement parts
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and	are required, be sure the service technician has used
supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire	replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding	have the same characteristics as the original part.
conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit,	Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
connection to grounding electrodes, and	shock, or other hazards.
requirementsforthegroundingelectrode.SeeFigure	SAFETY CHECK - Upon completion of any service or
A.	repairs to this product, ask the service technician to
LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product	perform safety checks to determine that the product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended	is in proper operating condition.
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from	WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable	not be mounted to a wall or ceiling.
system. This will prevent damage to the product	HEAT —The product should be situated away from heat
due to lightning and power-line surges.	sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should	other products (including amplifiers) that produce
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines	heat.
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,
extensioncords,or integralconveniencereceptacles
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.	ANTENNA
	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN
	WIRE
	GROUND
	CLAMP
	ANTENNA
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC	GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
SERVICE	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
EQUIPMENT	GROUND CLAMPS
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
Fig. A	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250, PART H)

NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE