Linn Akurate 225 - Manual (Page 2)

Important Safety Information English
Important Safety Information
Explanation of symbols used in this manual and on the product:
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
dangerous voltages within the enclosure of sufficient magnitude to cause
electric shock.
This symbol is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operation,
maintenance and servicing information in the instruction and service manuals.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER.
NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
REPLACE THE MAINS FUSE IN THE PLUG WITH ONE OF THE SAME TYPE AND RATING.
DISCONNECT SUPPLY CORD BEFORE CHANGING FUSE.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
SHOCK HAZARD. DO NOT OPEN.
MAINS PLUGS
This appliance is supplied with a non-rewireable mains plug for the intended country.
Replacement mains leads can be obtained from your Linn retailer. Should you need to
change the plug please dispose of it carefully. A plug with bared conductors is
dangerous if engaged in a live socket.
The Brown wire must be connected to the Live (Line) supply pin.
The Blue wire must be connected to the Neutral supply pin.
The Green/Yellow wire must be connected to the Earth (Ground) supply pin.
Please contact your retailer or a competent electrician if you are in any doubt.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
11.. R Re ea ad d iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. Read the safety and operating instructions before operating the appliance.
2 2.. R Re etta aiin n iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. Retain the safety and operating instructions for future reference.
3 3.. H He ee ed d w wa arrn niin ng gs s.. Observe all warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions.
4 4.. F Fo ollllo ow w iin ns sttrru uc cttiio on ns s.. Follow all operating and use instructions.
5 5.. W Wa atte err a an nd d m mo oiis sttu urre e.. Do not use the appliance near water, for example near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool and the like.
6 6.. C Ca arrtts s a an nd d s stta an nd ds s.. Use only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6 6a a.. An appliance and cart combination should be used with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.
7 7.. W Wa allll o orr c ce eiilliin ng g m mo ou un nttiin ng g.. Mount to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8 8.. V Ve en nttiilla attiio on n.. Site the appliance so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation.
For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation openings, or placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9 9.. H He ea att.. Site the appliance away from heat sources such as radiators, heaters, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
110 0.. P Po ow we err s so ou urrc ce es s.. Connect the appliance to a power supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or marked on the appliance.
1111.. G Grro ou un nd diin ng g o orr p po olla arriis sa attiio on n.. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarised or grounding type plug. A
polarised plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a
third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is provided for your safety. When the provided plug
does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
112 2.. P Po ow we err c co orrd d p prro otte ec cttiio on n.. Route power cords so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords at plugs, power sockets, and at the point
where they exit from the appliance.
113 3.. M Ma aiin ns s p pllu ug g.. Use the mains plug to disconnect the product from the mains supply. The mains plug must be
accessible at all times. Use the mains switch (if applicable) when the product is not in use.
114 4.. C Clle ea an niin ng g.. The product should be cleaned only as recommended by the manufacturer.
115 5.. P Po ow we err lliin ne es s.. An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
116 6.. O Ou uttd do oo orr a an ntte en nn na a g grro ou un nd diin ng g.. If an outdoor antenna is connected to the tuner/receiver, ensure that the
antenna system is grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static build up. In the
USA see article 810 of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 concerning installation requirements.
117 7.. L Liig gh httn niin ng g s stto orrm ms s.. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
118 8.. O Ob bjje ec ctts s a an nd d lliiq qu uiid d e en nttrry y.. Do not let objects or liquids fall into the product. Do not expose the product to
dripping or splashing. Do not place a vessel containing liquid on top of the product.
119 9.. D Da am ma ag ge e rre eq qu uiirriin ng g s se errv viic ce e.. The product should be serviced by qualified personnel if:
a) The power cord or plug has been damaged.
b) Objects or liquid have fallen into the product.
c) The product has been exposed to rain.
d) The product does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in operation.
e) The product has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
2 20 0.. S Se errv viic ciin ng g.. Do not attempt to service the product beyond that described in the operating instructions. All
other servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
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