JBL ECS300 setup guide Read first! Important Safety Precautions

read first! Important Safety Precautions!

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: To prevent electric shock, do not remove the grounding plug on the power cord, or use any plug or extension cord that does not have a grounding plug provided.

Make certain that the

AC outlet is properly grounded.

Do not use an adapter plug

with this product.

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.

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.

1.Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2.Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.Heed Warnings. All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4.Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Cleaning. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Attachments. Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufac- turer, as they may cause hazards.

7.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.

8.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 dam- age to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the prod- uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recom- mended by the manufacturer.

9.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.

10.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 ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11. Power Sources. This product should be	18. Overloading. Do not overload wall out-
operated only from the type of power source	lets, extension cords, or integral conve-
indicated on the marking label. If you are	nience receptacles, as this can result in a
not sure of the type of power supply to your	risk of fire or electric shock.
home, consult your product dealer or local	19. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push
power company. For products intended to
	objects of any kind into this product
operate from battery power, or other
	through openings, as they may touch dan-
sources, refer to the operating instructions.
	gerous voltage points or short-out parts that
12. Grounding or Polarization. This product
	could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
may be equipped with a polarized alter-	spill liquid of any kind on the product.
nating-current line plug (a plug having one	20. Servicing. Do not attempt to service
blade wider than the other). This plug will
	this product yourself, as opening or remov-
fit into the power outlet only one way. This
	ing covers may expose you to dangerous
is a safety feature. If you are unable to
	voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
	to qualified service personnel.
reversing the plug. If the plug should still
	21. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this
fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace
your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the	product from the wall outlet and refer ser-
safety purpose of the polarized plug.	vicing to qualified service personnel under
13. Power-Cord Protection. Power-supply	the following conditions:
	a. The power-supply cord or the plug has
cords should be routed so that they are not
	been damaged; or
likely to be walked on or pinched by items
	b. Objects have fallen onto, or liquid has
placed upon or against them, paying partic-
	been spilled into, the product; or
ular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
	c. The product has been exposed to rain or
receptacles, and the point where they exit
	water; or
from the product.
	d. The product does not operate normally
14. Nonuse Periods. The power cord of the
	when following the operating instructions.
product should be unplugged from the outlet	Adjust only those controls that are covered
when left unused for long periods of time.	by the operating instructions, as an improper
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding. If an out-	adjustment of other controls may result in
	damage and will often require extensive
side antenna or cable system is connected
	work by a qualified technician to restore the
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable
	product to its normal operation; or
system is grounded so as to provide some
	e. The product has been dropped or damaged
protection against voltage surges and built-
	in any way; or
up static charges. Article 810 of the National
	f. The product exhibits a distinct change
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides
	in performance – this indicates a need for
information with regard to proper grounding
	service.
of the mast and supporting structure,
	22. Replacement Parts. When replacement
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,	parts are required, be sure the service tech-
location of antenna-discharge unit, connec-	nician has used replacement parts specified
tion to grounding electrodes, and require-	by the manufacturer or that have the
ments for the grounding electrode. See	same characteristics as the original part.
Figure 1.	Unauthorized substitutions may result in
16. Lightning. For added protection for this	fire, electric shock or other hazards.
	23. Safety Check. Upon completion of any
product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long	service or repairs to this product, ask the
periods of time, unplug it from the wall out-	service technician to perform safety checks
let and disconnect the antenna or cable sys-	to determine that the product is in proper
tem. This will prevent damage to the product	operating condition.
due to lightning and power-line surges.	24. Wall or Ceiling Mounting. The product
17. Power Lines. An outside antenna system
	should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only
should not be located in the vicinity of	as recommended by the manufacturer.
overhead power lines or other electric light	25. Heat. The product should be situated
or power circuits, or where it can fall into
	away from heat sources such as radiators,
such power lines or circuits. When installing
	heat registers, stoves, or other products
an outside antenna system, extreme care
	(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
should be taken to keep from touching such
power lines or circuits, as contact with them
might be fatal.
Figure 1.
Example of Antenna
Grounding as per National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
		Antenna Lead-In Wire￿
		￿
		Ground Clamp￿
		￿
		Antenna Discharge Unit (NEC Section 810-20)￿
		￿
		Grounding Conductors (NEC Section 810-21)￿
		￿
		Electric Service Equipment￿
		￿
		Ground Clamps￿
		￿
		Power Service Grounding Electrode System￿
		(NEC Art 250, Part H)

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