Headphones User Manual
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SAFETY INFORMATION
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and 
found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to 
provide reasonable protection against 
harmful interference in a residential 
installation. This equipment generates, uses, 
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, 
if not installed and used in accordance with 
the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that 
interference will not occur in a particular 
installation. If this equipment does cause 
harmful interference to radio or television 
reception, which can be determined by 
turning this equipment off and on, the user is 
encouraged to try to correct the interference 
by one or more of the following measures:
– Re-orient or relocate the receiving 
antenna.
– Increase the separation between this 
equipment and receiver.
– Connect this equipment into an outlet on 
a circuit different from that to which the 
receiver is connected.
– Consult Bose or an experienced radio/TV 
technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly 
approved by Bose Corporation could void 
the user’s authority to operate this 
equipment.
Operation is subject to the following two 
conditions: (1) This device may not cause 
harmful interference, and (2) this device 
must accept any interference received, 
including interference that may cause 
undesired operation.
This device complies with FCC and Industry 
Canada RF radiation exposure limits for 
general population. It must not be collocated 
or operating in conjunction with any other 
antenna or transmitter. 
Bose Corporation hereby declares 
that this product is in compliance 
with the essential requirements 
and other relevant provisions of 
Directive 1999/5/EC and all other 
applicable EU directive 
requirements. The complete 
declaration of conformity 
can be found at: 
www.Bose.com/compliance.
Operate this product within the temperature 
range of 5°F to 131°F (-15°C to 55°C) only.
Important Safety Instructions
• Please read these instructions carefully 
and completely before using the headset.
• Keep these instructions and make these 
instructions easily accessible to all users 
at all times. Always include these 
instructions when passing the headset 
on to third parties.
• During flight operations, do not use the 
headset for telephone calls.
• It is the responsibility of each aircraft 
operator or pilot in command to 
determine that any and all portable 
devices will be free of any interference 
with the navigation or communication 
system of the aircraft. In addition, it is 
their responsibility to determine the 
suitability of the performance of portable 
devices in relation to the use of the 
Bose
®
 A20
®
 Aviation Headset.
• The headset is capable of producing 
sound pressure levels exceeding 
85dB(A). In many countries 85dB(A) is 
the maximum legally permissible level for 
continuous noise exposure during the 
working day. Exposure to sounds of 
higher volume levels or longer durations 
can permanently damage your hearing.
• Never repair or attempt to repair a 
defective headset yourself. Contact 
Bose
®
 Technical Support. Refer to 
“Contact information” on page 37.
• Do not immerse the headphones in water 
or any other liquid. See “Cleaning the 
headset” on page 23 for cleaning 
instructions.
• Warning: Choking 
hazard. Keep the 
batteries away from 
children.
• Danger of explosion if 
batteries are incorrectly replaced. 
Replace only with AA alkaline 
batteries. Do not use any other 
battery chemistries. 
Batteries may cause a fire or chemical 
burn if mishandled. Do not recharge, 
disassemble, heat, or incinerate. 
Dispose of used batteries properly.
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