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Observe the following general precautions and
Route the power-supply cord so it is not likely to be
read the safety instructions before powering your
walked on or pinched by especially at plugs,
Earthquake subwoofer.
convenience receptacles, and the point where it exits
from the unit.
• Never open the cabinet or remove the metal control
panel as this might result in an electrical shock to you,
Magnetic Fields
or damage to the unit.
We recommend that you place your woofer further
• Protect it from prolonged exposure to direct sunlight than two feet away from your TV, VCR, DVD player,
and other direct sources of heat, such as heating tape deck or computer, so the speaker's magnet won't
vents and radiators. distort the color of you TV picture or erase your video
tapes, audio tapes, discs...etc.
• To prevent fire or shock, do not expose the unit to
rain or moisture. If fluid or a foreign object should
enter the unit, immediately turn off the power contact
your Earthquake dealer.
• Avoid excessive exposure to extreme cold or dust.
• Do not place heavy objects on top of the unit.
• Do not place the subwoofer with its control panel
against the floor.
• If you wish to place your woofer so the drivers face
the floor and ceiling, thereby moving up and down,
use at least 1-1 ½ inch high spikes or feet for support.
They may be attached either with screws or self-stick
backing . This arrangement will impart substantial
house and floor shaking motion.
Heat Rise
• Allow adequate ventilation around the metal control
panel of the subwoofer.
• Do not let anything come into contact with the panel
and keep at least two inches away from any walls.
The metal control plate serves as the amplifier heat
sink and also as a conduit to remove internal heat to
the outside and into the atmosphere. It can reach
temperatures of 60° C, which will feel hot to the touch,
using nerves of flesh and blood as temperature
sensors. As uncomfortable as it may feel, 60 degrees
C cannot burn you, and in fact is almost cool to
copper, silicon, steel, and aluminum the material from
which your woofer is constructed.
AC Power Considerations
Ensure that the unit is plugged into an outlet capable
of supplying the correct voltage specified for your
model.
Unplug your subwoofer's power cord from the
electrical outlet if it will be left unused for a long period
of time.
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