Polk Audio OWM3 - Important Safety Instructions; General Operation and Cleaning; Electrical and Environmental Safety; Installation and Placement Precautions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict
quality and safety standards. There are. however. some
installation and operation precautions which you
should be particularly aware of.
1. Read Instructions. All the safety and operating instruc-
tions should be read before the system is operated.
2. Retain Instructions. The safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings. All warnings on the appliances and
in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions. All operating and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning. Unplug the appliance from 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 manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture. Do not use these appliances
near water-for example. near a bath tub. washbowl,
kitchen sink. or laundry tub. in a wet basement. or
near a swimming pool. and the like.
8. Accessories. Do not place these appliances on an
unstable cart. stand. tripod. bracket. or table. The
audio/video products may fall. causing serious injury
to a child or adult. and serious damage to the products.
Use only with a cart. stand. tripod, bracket. or table
recommended by the manufacturer. or sold with the
appliances. Any mounting of the appliances should
follow the manufacturer's instructions. and should use
mounting accessories recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Ventilation. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the
appliances and to protect them from overheating, and
these openings must not be blocked or covered. The
openings should never be blocked by placing the products
on a bed. sofa. rug. or other similar surface. This product
should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions
have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources. This product should be operated only
from the type of power source indicated on the marking
labels. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
to your home. consult your appliance dealer or local
power company.
11. Grounding or Polarization. This product is equipped with
polarized alternating-current line plugs (plugs having
one blade wider than the otherl. This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet.
try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit.
contact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
12. Power Cord Protection. Power-supply cord should be
routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against it. paying particular
attention to cords at plugs. convenience receptacles.
and the point where they exit from the appliances.
13. Lightning. For added protection for this audio/video
product during a lightning storm. or when it is left un-
attended and unused for long periods of time. unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the product due
to lightning and power-line surges.
14. Power Lines. An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of over-head power lines or other
electric light or power circuits. or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside
antenna system. extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry. Never push objects of any kind
into this product through openings. as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on this audio/video product.
17. Servicing. Do not attempt to service this product
yourself. as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer
all servicing to qualified service personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service. Unplug this product from
wall outlets and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If liquid has been spilled. or objects have fallen
into the product.
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the product does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are covered by the operating instructions. as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result
in damage and will often require extensive work by
a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet
has been damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in
performance-this indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts. When replacement parts are
required. be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that
the parts have the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire.
electric shock or other hazards.
20. Safety Check. Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this product. ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the products are in
proper operating condition.
21. Carts and Stands. The appliances should
be used only With a cart or stand that IS <I
recommended by the manufacturer An
appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops. excessive
force. and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn. Use caution when
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
22. This product is not intended for use outdoors.
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