Niles Audio FM-1 - Manual (Page 9)

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IMPORTANT SAFETy INFORMATION continued
Water and Moisture – To reduce the risk of electric shock or fire, these appliances should not
be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool.
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 cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the units. Do not damage or
deform the power supply cord. If it is damaged or deformed, it may cause electric shock or fire when
used. When removing from the wall outlet, be sure to remove by holding the plug attachment and not
by pulling the cord.
Cleaning – unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol
cleaners. use a damp cloth for cleaning.
overloading – Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords, as this could result in fire or electric
shock. Do not use speakers with a rating of less than 4 ohms when in “nonbridged” mode or less
than 8 ohms in “bridged” mode.
object and liquid entry – Never insert objects of any kind through the openings of this unit, as they
may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the unit through
openings in the enclosure.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this unit yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose
you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Damage Requiring Service – This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
• a power supply cord or a plug has been damaged
• If liquid has been spilled into the unit or objects have fallen into the unit
• The unit has been exposed to water or moisture
• The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance
• The unit has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
Replacement Parts – when replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same characteristics as the original
part. unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. The Master Control
unit battery should be replaced only after turning the power off and only by an authorized installer.
Safety Check – upon completion of any service or repairs to this audio product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the audio product is in proper operating condition.
lightning – For added protection for this product during an electrical storm, or when it is left unattended
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 this product due to lightning and power-line surges.
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