2. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Before installation or use, be sure to carefully read all the instructions in this section for correct and safe operation.

•Be sure to follow all the precautionary instructions in this section, which contain important warnings and/or cautions regarding safety.

•After reading, keep this manual handy for future reference.

Safety Symbol and Message Conventions

Safety symbols and messages described below are used in this manual to prevent bodily injury and property damage which could result from mishandling. Before operating your product, read this manual first and understand the safety symbols and messages so you are thoroughly aware of the potential safety hazards.

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

WARNING

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if mishandled,

could result in death or serious personal injury.

When Installing the Unit

•Do not expose the unit to rain or an environment where it may be splashed by water or other liquids, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

•Use the unit only with the voltage specified on the unit. Using a voltage higher than that which is specified may result in fire or electric shock.

•Do not cut, kink, otherwise damage nor modify the power supply cord. In addition, avoid using the power cord in close proximity to heaters, and never place heavy objects -- including the unit itself -- on the power cord, as doing so may result in fire or electric shock.

•Avoid installing or mounting the unit in unstable locations, such as on a rickety table or a slanted surface. Doing so may result in the unit falling down and causing personal injury and/or property damage.

•External wiring connected to the terminals marked with requires installation by an instructed person.

•The apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

•The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and the plug shall be easily accessible.

•Use the supplied rack mounting bracket when mounting the unit in an equipment rack. Remove four M4 x 8 screws on both sides of the unit, and mount the bracket there using the supplied M4 x 16 screws instead.

When the Unit is in Use

•Should the following irregularity be found during use, immediately switch off the power, disconnect the power supply plug from the AC outlet and contact your nearest TOA dealer. Make no further attempt to operate the unit in this condition as this may cause fire or electric shock.

·If you detect smoke or a strange smell coming from the unit

·If water or any metallic object gets into the unit

·If the unit falls, or the unit case breaks

·If the power supply cord is damaged (exposure of the core, disconnection, etc.)

·If it is malfunctioning (no tone sounds.)

•To prevent a fire or electric shock, never open nor remove the unit case as there are high voltage components inside the unit. Refer all servicing to your nearest TOA dealer.

•Do not place cups, bowls, or other containers of liquid or metallic objects on top of the unit. If they accidentally spill into the unit, this may cause a fire or electric shock.

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