Notice HK AUDIO XBA 18

« ded. • This product should not be placed near a source of heat such as a stove, radiator, or another heat producing amplifier. • Use only the supplied power supply or power cord. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. • Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where persons will walk on the cord. • Never break off the ground pin on the power supply cord. • Power supply cords should always be handled carefully. Periodically check cords for cuts or sign of stress, especially at the plug and the point where the cord exits the unit. • The power supply cord should be unplugged when the unit is to be unused for long periods of time. • If this product is to be mounted in an equipment rack, rear support should be provided. • This product should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by HK AUDIO®. • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in risk of fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. • Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. • Clean only with dry cloth. • Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized 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 are provided for the safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. • Place the product always in a way that the mains switch is easily accessible. • Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service per- sonnel under the following conditions: • When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. • If liquid has been spilled into the product. • If the product has been exposed to rain or water. • If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. • If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. • If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need of service! • Adjust only these controls that are covered by the operating instructions since impro- per adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal operation. • Exposure to extremely high noise levels may cause a permanent hearing loss. • Individuals vary considerably in susceptibility to noise induced hearing loss, but nearly everyone will lose some hearing if exposed to sufficiently intense noise for a sufficient time. The U.S. Government´s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has specified the following permissible noise level exposures: Duration Per Day In Hours Sound LeveldBA, Slow Response 8 90 6 92 4 95 3 97 2 100 11/2 102 1 105 1/2 110 1/4 or less 115 • According to OSHA, any exposure in excess of the above permissible limits could result in some hearing loss. • Ear plug protectors in the ear canals or over the ears must be worn when operating this amplification system in order to pre... »