Use and Care Manual

Avante • Los Angeles, Ca USA • Kerkrade, Netherlands
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SAFETY GUIDELINES
This speaker is a sophisticated piece of electronic equipment. To guarantee a smooth operation, it is important
to follow all instructions and guidelines in this manual. AVANTE is not responsible for injury and/or damages
resulting from the misuse of this speaker due to the disregard of the information printed in this manual. Only
qualified and/or certified personnel should perform the installation of this speaker and all included and/or
optional rigging accessories. Only the original included and/or optional rigging parts and accessories for this
speaker should be used for proper installation. Any modifications to the speaker, included and/or optional
rigging parts and accessories will void the original manufactures warranty and increase the risk of damage
and/or personal injury.
PROTECTION CLASS 1 – SPEAKER MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED
TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE ANY COVER.
THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE THIS SPEAKER.
DO NOT ATTEMPT ANY REPAIRS YOURSELF; DOING SO WILL VOID YOUR
MANUFACTURES WARRANTY. DAMAGES RESULTING FROM MODIFICATIONS TO THIS
SPEAKER AND/OR THE DISREGARD OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND GUIDELINES IN
THIS MANUAL VOID THE MANUFACTURES WARRANTY AND ARE NOT SUBJECT TO ANY
WARRANTY CLAIMS AND/OR REPAIRS. NEVER OPEN THIS SPEAKER WHILE IN USE!
UNPLUG POWER BEFORE SERVICING SPEAKER!
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM SPEAKER!
DRY LOCATIONS USE ONLY!
DO NOT EXPOSE SPEAKER TO RAIN AND/OR MOISTURE!
DO NOT SPILL WATER AND/OR LIQUIDS ON OR INTO THE SPEAKER!
This speaker is for PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY! Read all INSTRUCTIONS and follow all WARNINGS!
DO NOT use speaker near wet and/or damp locations. Speaker must be kept away from direct contact with
liquids and must not be exposed to water/liquid dripping or splashing.
DO NOT attempt installation and/or operation without knowledge how to do so. Consult a professional sound
equipment installer for proper and safe speaker installation. ONLY the original included, and/or optional rigging
parts and accessories listed in this manual should be used for proper installation and use.
DO NOT expose any part of the speaker to open flame or smoke, or position speaker close to any flammable
materials while operating. Be sure to install this speaker in an area that will allow proper ventilation. Allow
approximately 6 inches (152mm) behind the speaker cabinet for proper cooling. The speaker contains an
internal power amplifier that produces heat during use. Keep speaker away from heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
DO NOT operate speaker if power cord is frayed, crimped, damaged, and/or if any of the power cord
connectors are damaged and do not insert into the speaker securely with ease. NEVER force a power cord
connector into the speaker. If the power cord or any of its connectors are damaged, replace it immediately with
a new one of similar power rating.
DO NOT disassemble speaker, there are NO user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel. Servicing is required when the speaker has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled and/or objects have fallen into the speaker, the speaker has been
exposed to rain and/or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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 is provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an
electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.