Important regulatory and safety notices, Symbol meanings, Important safety instructions – Cobalt Digital COMPASS 9242 Analog Audio Distribution Amplifier with Remote Gain Control User Manual
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Important Regulatory and Safety Notices
Before using this product and any associated equipment, refer to the “Important Safety 
Instructions” listed below to avoid personnel injury and to prevent product damage. 
Products may require specific equipment, and/or installation procedures to be carried out to satisfy 
certain regulatory compliance requirements. Notices have been included in this publication to call 
attention to these specific requirements. 
Symbol Meanings
This symbol on the equipment refers you to important operating and maintenance 
(servicing) instructions within the Product Manual Documentation. Failure to heed 
this information may present a major risk of damage or injury to persons or 
equipment. 
Warning
— The symbol with the word “Warning” within the equipment manual
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death 
or serious injury. 
Caution
— The symbol with the word “Caution” within the equipment manual
indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor 
or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. 
Notice
— The symbol with the word “Notice” within the equipment manual
indicates a situation, which if not avoided, may result in major or minor equipment 
damage or a situation which could place the equipment in a non-compliant operating 
state. 
ESD Susceptibility
— This symbol is used to alert the user that an electrical or
electronic device or assembly is susceptible to damage from an ESD event.
Important Safety Instructions
Caution
— This product is intended to be a component product of the 20-Slot
series frame. Refer to the 20-Slot series frame User Manual for important safety 
instructions regarding the proper installation and safe operation of the frame as well 
as its component products. 
Warning
— Certain parts of this equipment namely the power supply area still
present a safety hazard, with the power switch in the OFF position. To avoid 
electrical shock, disconnect all A/C power cards from the chassis’ rear appliance 
connectors before servicing this area.