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FIGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
LEAD IN
WERE
• ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION E10-20)
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COOE
$2898A
13.Outdoor
Antenna
groundlng-lf
an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the TV/VCR,
be sure the
antenna or cable systemis grounded so as to provide some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and built-up
static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical
Code,
ANSFNFPA
No, 70, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antonna-dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and re-
quirements for the grounding electrode.
(Fig. A)
14.Lightning-For
added protection for this TV/VCR receiver
during a lightning stnnn, or when it is left unattended and
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna orcable system. This will
prevent damage to the TV/VCR
due to lightning and
power-line surges.
IS.Power
Lines-An
outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other
electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such
power lines or cireuits. When installing an outside antenna
sys_ra, extreme care should be taken to keep from touch-
ing such power lines or circuits as contact with them might
be fatal.
16.Overloading-Do
not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17.Object and Liquid Entry-Never push objects of any kind
into this TV/VCR through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result
in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the TV/VCR.
18.Servicing-Do
not attempt to service this TVNCR
you_elf
as opening or removing covers may expose you to danger-
ous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to quail-
fled service personnel.
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION E10-2_)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART2SO,
PART H)
19.1)amage Requiring
Service-Unplug
this TVNCR
from
the wall outlet and _fer
servicing
to qualified
service
personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged or fraynd.
b, If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
TV/VCR.
c. If the TVIVCR has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TWVCR does not operate normally by following the
operating instructions. Adjust only those controls
that are
covered by the operating instructions, as improper adJust-
ment of other controls may result in damage and wig often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the TV/VCR to its normal operation.
e. If the TV/VCR has been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change in perform-
ance-this indicates a need for service.
20.Replacement
Parts-When replacement
parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement pans
specified by the manufacturer
that have the same charac-
teristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock, injury to persons or other
hazards,
21.Safety
Check-Upon
completion of any service or repairs
to this TV/VCR,
ask the se_ice
technician to perform
routine safety checks to determine that the TV/VCR is in
proper operating condition.
22.Heat -This TV/VCR product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators+ heat registers,
stoves, or
other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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