Genelec 8020B - Safety Considerations; Mounting Options

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level at the listening position usually gives a better
result than placing the loudspeakers on the meter
bridge.
Minimum clearances
Sufficient clearance for cooling of the amplifier and
functioning of the reflex port must be ensured if
the loudspeaker is installed in a restricted space
such as a cabinet or integrated into a wall struc-
ture. The surroundings of the loudspeaker must
always be open to the listening room with a mini-
mum clearance of 3 centimeters (1
3
/
16
”) behind,
above and on both sides of the loudspeaker. The
space adjacent to the amplifier must either be ven-
tilated or sufficiently large to dissipate heat so that
the ambient temperature does not rise above 35
degrees Celsius (95°F)
Mounting options
The Genelec 8020B offers several mounting
options: The Iso-Pod™ (Isolation Positioner/
Decoupler™) vibration insulating table stand
allows tilting the loudspeaker for correct align-
ment of the acoustic axis. On the base of the
loudspeaker is a 3/8” UNC threaded hole com-
patible with a standard microphone stand. On
the rear there are two M6x10 mm threaded
holes for Omnimount
®
size 20.5 brackets or the
keyhole wall mount adapter provided with the
loudspeaker.
Maintenance
No user serviceable parts are to be found within
the amplifier unit. Any maintenance or repair of the
8020B unit should only be undertaken by qualified
service personnel.
Safety considerations
Although the 8020B has been designed in accord-
ance with international safety standards, the fol-
lowing warnings and cautions should be observed
to ensure safe operation and to maintain the loud-
speaker under safe operating conditions:
• Servicing and adjustment must only be
performed by qualified service personnel.
The loudspeaker must not be opened.
• Do not use this product with an unearthed
mains cable or an unearthed mains
connection as this may compromise
electrical safety.
• Donot exposetheloudspeakerto wateror
moisture. Do not place any objects filled with
liquid, such as vases on the loudspeaker or
near it.
• This loudspeaker is capable of producing
sound pressure levels in excess of 85 dB,
which may cause permanent hearing
damage.
• Free flow of air behind the loudspeakeris
necessary to maintain sufficient cooling.
Do not obstruct airflow around the
loudspeaker.
• Note that the amplifier is not completely
disconnected from the AC mains service
unless the mains power cord is removed
from the amplifier or the mains outlet.
Guarantee
This product is guaranteed for a period of two years
against faults in materials or workmanship. Refer to
supplier for full sales and guarantee terms.