7VTX B 18 | User Manual2 - SAFETYBefore using a JBL VTX Series system, please review the following for important information on safety and protection of your investment.2.1 - SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS1. Read these instructions2. Keep these instructions3. Heed all warnings4. Follow all instructions5. Do not expose the product to direct rain or sea spray6. Clean only with a dry cloth7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus that produce heat8. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over10. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, suchas liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does notoperate normally, or has been dropped11. Contact JBL Professional for advanced servicing issues12. CAUTION - DO NOT PERFORM ANY SERVICING UNLESS YOU ARE QUALIFIED TO DO SO13 Prolonged exposure to excessive SPL can cause hearing damage: the loudspeaker is easily capable of generating sound pres-sure levels (SPL) sufficient to cause permanent hearing damage to performers, production crew and audience members. Cautionshould be taken to avoid prolonged exposure to SPL in excess of 90 dB14. Read the System Rigging Manual before installation and use of the product2.2 - GENERAL HARDWARE INFORMATIONAny hardware used in an overhead suspension application must be load rated for the intended use. Generally, this type of hardware isavailable from rigging supply houses, industrial supply catalogs and specialized rigging distributors. Local hardware stores do not usu-ally stock these products. Hardware that is intended for overhead suspension will comply with ASME B30.20 and will be manufacturedunder product traceability controls. Compliant hardware will be referenced with a working load limit (WLL) and a traceability code.2.3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGThe information in this section has been assembled from recognized engineering data and is intended for informational purposes only.None of the information in this section should be used without first obtaining competent advice with respect to applicability to a givencircumstance. None of the information presented herein is intended as a representation or warranty on the part of JBL. Anyone makinguse of this information assumes all liability arising from such use.