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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO PRO-
TECT YOU AND THE MclNTOSH IN-
STRUMENT. BE SURE TO FAMILIARIZE
YOURSELF WITH THEM.
1. Read all instructions - Read the safety and oper-
ating instructions before operating the instrument.
2. Retain Instructions - Retain the safety and oper-
ating instructions for future reference.
3. Heed warnings - Adhere to warnings and oper-
ating instructions.
4. Follow Instructions - Follow all operating and use
instructions.
WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELEC-
TRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS INSTRU-
MENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
5. Power Sources - Connect the power supply only to
the type described in the operating instructions or
as marked on the unit.
6. Power-Cord Protection - Route power-supply cords
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pin-
ched by items placed upon or against them, pay-
ing particular attention to cords at plugs, conve-
nience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the instrument.
7. Ventilation - Locate the instrument for proper ven-
tilation. For example, the instrument should not be
placed on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that
may block ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet,
that may impede the flow of air through the ven-
tilation openings.
8. Heat - Locate the instrument away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other appliance (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Wall or Cabinet Mounting - Mount the instrument
in a wall or cabinet only as described in the
owners manual.
10. Water and Moisture - Do not use the instrument
near water - for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
11. Cleaning - Clean the instrument by dusting with a
dry cloth. Clean the panel with a cloth moistened
with a window cleaner.
12. Object and Liquid Entry - Do not permit objects to
fall and liquids to spill into the instrument through
enclosure openings.
13. Power Lines - Locate any outdoor antenna away
from power lines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outdoor
antenna is connected to the antenna terminal, be
sure the antenna system is grounded to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charge.
In the U.S.A., section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1987, provides informa-
tion on the proper ground for the mast and sup-
porting structure, ground for the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge
unit,
and
size
of
ground
con-
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, con-
nection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
For ground wire:
a) Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper No. 8 AWG
(8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG (1.0 mm2)
copper-clad steel, bronze wire, or larger as ground
wire.
b) Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to
house with stand-off insulators spaced from 4 feet
(1.22 meters) to 6 feet (1.83 meters) apart.
c) Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as
possible to where lead-in enters house.
d) Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG
(13.3 mm2) copper or equivalent when separate
antenna grounding electrode is used.
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15. Nonuse Periods - Unplug the power cord from the
AC power outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.
16. Damage Requiring Service - Service must be per-
formed by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
into the instrument; or
C. The instrument has been exposed to rain; or
D. The instrument does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in perfor-
mance; or
E. The instrument has been dropped, or the
enclosure damaged.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service beyond that
described in the operating instructions. All other
service should be referred to qualified service
personnel.
18. Grounding or Polarization - Do not defeat the in-
herent design features of the polarized plug. Non-
polarized line cord adaptors will defeat the safely
provided by the polarized AC plug.
19. CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK DO
NOT USE THIS (POLARIZED) PLUG WITH AN EX-
TENSION CORD, RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET
UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO
PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE.
Note to CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-22 of the NEC
that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground
shall be connected to the grounding system of
the building, as close to the point of cable entry
as practical.
ATTENTION: POUR PREVENIR LES CHOCS ELEC-
TRIQUES PAS UTILISER CETTE FICHE POLARISEE
AVEC UN PROLONCATEUR, UNE PRISE DE
COURANT OU UNE AUTRE SORTIE DE COURANT,
SAUF SI LES LAMES PEUVENT ETRE INSEREES A
FOND
SANS
EN
LAISSER
AUCUNE
PARTIE
A
DECOUVERT.
The lightning flash with arrowhead, within an
equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to
the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage"
within the product's enclosure that may be of suffi-
cient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock
to persons.
CAUTION: TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-SERVICABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL.
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle
is intended to alert the user to the presence of
important operating and maintenance (servicing) in-
structions in the literature accompanying the
appliance.
The serial number, purchase date, and Mclntosh
Laboratory Service Contract number are important to
you for possible insurance claim or future service.
Record this information here.
Serial Number
Purchase Date
Service Contract Number
Upon application, Mclntosh Laboratory
provides a Service Contract to the original
purchaser. Your Mclntosh Authorized
Service Agency can expedite repairs when
you present the Service Contract with the
instrument.
Copyright MCMLXXXVIII © by Mclntosh Laboratory Inc.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION
