Mirage OMD-28 - Manual (Page 18)

om design series manual
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The cabinets of your new OM Design speakers are
constructed of the finest quality veneers and
hardwoods available and are protected with hand
rubbed superior quality urethane finishes. Great care
should be taken when cleaning the cabinet. Properly
maintaining the fine finish will enhance your home's
decor and preserve the value of your new speakers for
many years to come.
AVOIDING FINISH DAMAGE
Your OM Design speaker cabinets, like all woodwork,
are subject to expansion and contraction with
humidity changes. Excessive wood movement can
eventually cause the finish to develop tiny cracks and
even separate the finish from the wood. Moderating
the temperature and humidity swings around the
speakers will help to preserve their finish as well as
their overall structure.
Try to maintain a fairly even temperature in your
listening room. Place the speakers away from drafts,
dampness, and heat sources. ALWAYS AVOID DIRECT
SUNLIGHT – as sunlight will age the finish prematurely
and cause color fading.
DUSTING YOUR SPEAKERS
Dust is very abrasive, and can scratch the finish if
wiped off with a dry cloth. To avoid scratching, dust
the speakers lightly with a feather duster.
Alternatively, wipe lightly with a soft damp cloth to
pick up the dust, followed immediately with a dry
cloth. The cloths should be made of soft cotton such
as flannel. Coarse or synthetic fabrics can scratch
some finishes. A cleaning cloth is supplied in your
speaker package.
NOTE: DO NOT TOUCH, OR ATTEMPT TO CLEAN THE
METAL DOME TWEETER. IRREPARABLE DAMAGE
WILL OCCUR!
CLEANING THE FINISH.
To remove smudges and fingerprints, first dust as
described above. Then use the supplied cleaning cloth
to gently clean the speakers. If heavier cleaning is
necessary, dampen your cloth with a small amount of
mild soap solution.
NOTE: WHEN CLEANING OR POLISHING THE
LACQUER FINISH OF THE OM DESIGN CABINET,
AVOID HARD PRESSURE TO AVOID SCRATCHES TO
THE FINISH.
TO POLISH OR NOT?
Before using polish on your speakers, be sure it is
actually necessary and beneficial. In general, Mirage
Speakers recommends against using polishes because
of the potential for damage to the finish.
Common household products such as "lemon oil" or
inexpensive "furniture polish" should be avoided.
Despite the labels' claims that they "protect" the
finish or "feed" the wood, they offer no protection
from scratching and can actually soften the finish if
over?used. Aerosol products should be avoided
altogether.
Always test a new polish in a inconspicuous area of
your speaker – one good location for example would
be the area slightly above the binding posts.
NOTE: PLEASE ENSURE THAT POLISHING OR
CLEANING SUBSTANCES DO NOT COME IN CONTACT
WITH THE DRIVERS OF THE OM DESIGN SERIES, AS
THIS COULD PERMANENTLY DAMAGE YOUR
SPEAKERS.
If you are uncertain about the care of your speaker’s
finish, please consult your authorized Mirage dealer.