SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INFORMATION
Please
read and observe
the
following safety points at all times.
WARNING
-
Power
Sources
Do
not
plug this PowerCenter intoapower
outlet
that
differs from
the
source indicated for
safe
use on
the
PowerCenter.
If
you
don't
know
the
type
of
electrical powerthat
is
supplied
to
your home, consult
your
local
power
company
or
aqualified electrician.
WARNING
-
Grounding
and
Polarization
A. Do
not
force
your
PowerCenter plug
into
an
outlet
that
is
not
designed
to
accept athree-wire grounded-type
AC
plug
(a
three-prong plug).
This plug
is
designed
to
be inserted
into
agrounded-type
outlet
only.
If
this
plug
doesn't fit directly inside
your
outlet,
do
not
attempt
to
force
it
into
the
outlet. Never
attempt
to
dismantle
the
plug in any way
(or
to
alter
the
powercord). Do
not
attempt
to
defeat
the
grounding
feature by using a3-to-2 prong adapter.
If
you have questions about
grounding, consult
your
local
power
company
or
aqualified electrician.
B. Ifyou use rooftop devices such
as
satellite dishes, antennas,
or
any
other
component
with
wire that connects
to
your
PowerCenter,
be sure
the
wire(s)
is
properly grounded.This protects against
voltage surges and static charges.
•Do
not
place any antenna nearoverhead
power
lines
or
any
other
power
circuit. Do
not
touch any power line
or
power
circuit.
Doing so may cause severe physical injury
or
possibly death.
WARNING
-
Liquid:
Avoiding
Electrical
Shocks
A. Do
not
operate
your
Monster PowerCente,...
if
liquid
of
any kind
is
spilled
onto
or inside
the
unit.
B. Do
not
operate
your
Monster PowerCenter near rain
or
water
that's spilled
or
contained
(e.g.,
bathtub,
or
kitchen sink).
WARNING
-
Power
Cord
Safety
A. When routing
your
PowerCenter's
AC
power
cord,
do
not
place
it near heavy
foot
traffic
areas
(e.g.,
hallways, doorways, and floors).
Do
not
create a
trip
hazard
with
the
power
cord.
B.
If
your
powercord's protectivejacket begins
to
rip
or
fray,
exposing
the
internal wiring, shielding, etc., disconnect it from the
AC
power
source and discontinue
use
of
the
Monster PowerCenter immediately.
See
the
Warranty Information section
of
this owner's manual
for
important
details.
WARNING
-
Storm
Precautions
In
the
event
of
alightning storm, it's always a
good
idea
to
disconnect
your
Monster PowerCenter from
the
power
outlet;there
is
no
need
to
disconnect
your
separate
AV
components. Make sure
that
ALL
of
your
AV
components
and
PC
products
are
protected
with
Monster Power.
WARNING
-
No
User
serviceable
Parts
Inside
If,
forany reason,
your
PowerCenter
is
not
operating properly,
do
not
remove any part
of
the
unit
(cover, etc.) for repair. Unplug
the
unit
and consult
the
Warranty Information section
of
this owner's
manual for
important
details.
ACAUTION
-
Exposure
To
Heat
Do
not
expose your PowerCenter
to
direct sunlight
or
place
it
near wall
heaters, space heaters,
or
any enclosed space prone
to
temperature increase.
A
CAUTION
-
Proper
Cleaning
In general,
the
only cleaning necessary
for
your
Monster PowerCenter
is
a
light
dusting. Unplug your
component
from
the
wall
outlet
before
cleaning it. Do
not
use any type
of
liquid
or
aerosol cleaners.
