om design series manual
9.0 cleaning and cabinet care
The cabinets of your new OM Design speakers are constructed of the finest quality veneers and hardwoods available and are protected with hand rubbed superior quality urethane finishes. Great care should be taken when cleaning the cabinet. Properly maintaining the fine finish will enhance your home's decor and preserve the value of your new speakers for many years to come.
AVOIDING FINISH DAMAGE
Your OM Design speaker cabinets, like all woodwork, are subject to expansion and contraction with humidity changes. Excessive wood movement can eventually cause the finish to develop tiny cracks and even separate the finish from the wood. Moderating the temperature and humidity swings around the speakers will help to preserve their finish as well as their overall structure.
Try to maintain a fairly even temperature in your listening room. Place the speakers away from drafts, dampness, and heat sources. ALWAYS AVOID DIRECT SUNLIGHT – as sunlight will age the finish prematurely and cause color fading.
DUSTING YOUR SPEAKERS
Dust is very abrasive, and can scratch the finish if wiped off with a dry cloth. To avoid scratching, dust the speakers lightly with a feather duster. Alternatively, wipe lightly with a soft damp cloth to pick up the dust, followed immediately with a dry cloth. The cloths should be made of soft cotton such as flannel. Coarse or synthetic fabrics can scratch some finishes. A cleaning cloth is supplied in your speaker package.
NOTE: DO NOT TOUCH, OR ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE METAL DOME TWEETER. IRREPARABLE DAMAGE WILL OCCUR!
CLEANING THE FINISH.
To remove smudges and fingerprints, first dust as described above. Then use the supplied cleaning cloth to gently clean the speakers. If heavier cleaning is necessary, dampen your cloth with a small amount of mild soap solution.
NOTE: WHEN CLEANING OR POLISHING THE LACQUER FINISH OF THE OM DESIGN CABINET, AVOID HARD PRESSURE TO AVOID SCRATCHES TO THE FINISH.
TO POLISH OR NOT?
Before using polish on your speakers, be sure it is actually necessary and beneficial. In general, Mirage Speakers recommends against using polishes because of the potential for damage to the finish.
Common household products such as "lemon oil" or inexpensive "furniture polish" should be avoided. Despite the labels' claims that they "protect" the finish or "feed" the wood, they offer no protection from scratching and can actually soften the finish if over?used. Aerosol products should be avoided altogether.
Always test a new polish in a inconspicuous area of your speaker – one good location for example would be the area slightly above the binding posts.
NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT POLISHING OR CLEANING SUBSTANCES DO NOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVERS OF THE OM DESIGN SERIES, AS THIS COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR SPEAKERS.
If you are uncertain about the care of your speaker’s finish, please consult your authorized Mirage dealer.
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