Harbinger VaRi V2115 - Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Precautions

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MULTIPURPOSE
LOUDSPEAKERS
TM
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please keep this instruction manual for future reference and for the duration
of owning the VâRi powered loudspeaker. Please carefully read and
understand the instructions inside this owner’s manual before attempting to
operate your new powered loudspeaker.
This instruction manual includes essential safety information regarding the
useandmaintenanceoftheamplier.Takespecialcaretoheedallwarning
symbolsandsignsinsidethismanualandthoseprintedontheamplieron
the back of the loudspeaker.
WARNING
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE THE AMPLIFIER
TO WATER/MOISTURE, NOR SHOULD YOU OPERATE THE AMPLIFIER
NEAR ANY WATER SOURCE.
The exclamation point triangular symbol is intended to alert the user to the
presence of important operating and maintenance(servicing) instructions in
theusermanualaccompanyingtheAmplier.
The lightning flash with an arrow triangular symbol is intended to alert
the usertothe presenceof non-insulated “dangerousvoltage”withinthe
product’senclosure,andmaybeofsufcientmagnitudetoconstitutearisk
of electric shock.
WARNING
Handle the power supply cord with care.
Do not damage or deform it as it may cause electric shock or malfunction
when used. Hold the plug attachment when removing from wall outlet. Do
not pull on the power cord.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. READ INSTRUCTIONS – All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before this product is operated.
2. RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS – The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3.HEEDWARNINGS–Allwarningsontheamplierandintheoperating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS – All operating and use instructions should
be followed.
5.DONOTturnontheVâRiampliermodulebeforeconnectingallother
external devices.
6. WATER AND MOISTURE–Moisture can damagetheVâRiamplier
module and can cause corrosion of electrical contacts. The speaker
system should not be used near water - for example, a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
7. CARTS AND STANDS – The speaker system should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer. A speaker
andcartcombinationshouldbemovedwithcare.Quickstops,excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause the speaker and cart combination
to overturn.
8. WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING – The product should never be
mounted to a wall or ceiling.
9. HEAT – The loudspeaker on the back of the VâRi loudspeaker should be
situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
orothersources(includingampliers)thatproduceheat.
10. POWER SOURCES – This product should be operated only from the
type of power source indicated on the rating label. If you are not sure
of the type of power supply to your home, consult your product dealer
or local power company.
11. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION – Do not defeat the safety purpose
ofthepolarizationorgrounding-typeplug.Thewidebladeorthethird
prongisprovidedforyoursafety.Iftheprovidedplugdoesnottyour
outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. Do
not defeat the safety purpose of the 3rd pin grounding prong.
12.POWER-CORD PROTECTION – Power supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord
in correspondence of plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
wheretheyexitfromtheamplier.
13. CLEANING–Thespeakerandampliershouldbecleanedonlyas
recommended by the manufacturer. Clean by wiping with a dry cloth.
Avoidgettingwaterinsidethespeakeroramplier.
14. NON-USE PERIODS – The power cord of the amplier should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
15.OBJECTANDLIQUIDENTRY–Careshouldbetakensothatobjectsdo
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
16.DAMAGEREQUIRINGSERVICE–Theampliershouldbeservicedby
qualiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B.Objectshavefallen,orliquidhasbeenspilledintotheamplier;or
C.Theamplierhasbeenexposedtorain;or
D.Theamplier doesnot appeartooperate normallyorexhibitsa
marked change in performance; or
E.Theamplierhasbeendropped,ortheenclosuredamaged.
17. Keep the speaker system out of extended or intense direct sun light.
18.Nocontainerslledwithanytypeofliquidshouldbeplacedonornear
the speaker system.
19. SERVICING – The user should not attempt any service to the speaker
and/oramplierbeyondthatdescribedintheoperatinginstructions.
Allotherservicingshouldbereferredtoqualiedservicepersonnel.
20.VENTILATION – Slots and openings in the amplier are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. 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.
21. ATTACHMENTS – do not use attachments not recommended by the
product manufacturer, as they may cause hazards.
22. 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.