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