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SAFETY TIPS
)TECTION
AND LOCATION
OF YOUR
SET
If an outside antenna is connected to the television
set, be sure the antanna system is grounded se as
to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built up static charges,
Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code. N FPA No. 70-1975,
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EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS
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rides information with respect to pr(x_r grounding
of the mast end supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding
electrode,
and requirements
for the grounding electrode.
Note to CATV
system installer:
(Only for the television
set with CATV reception)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
instatler's attention to Article 820-40
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 ck_e
to the point of cable entry as
practical,
An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other
electrical lights or power circuits, Or where it can
fall into such power lines or circuits.
When
install-
ing an
outside antenna
system, extreme
care
should be tekon to keep from touching such power
lines or c_rcuits as contact with them might be fatal.
For added protection for this television set during
a lightning storm, or when it is _
unattended
and
unused for long bedods
of time, unplug it from tbe
wall OUtlet and disconnect
the antenna.
This will
prevent
damage
due to lightning and power-line
surges.
RATION OF YOUR SET
This telev_on
set should be operated
only Irom
the type of power seurce indicated on the maddng
label.
Ifyou
arenot
sure of the lype of power
supply at your home, consult your television dealer
or local power
company.
For
television
sets
designed to operate h'om bebeqf
power, refer to
the operating instructions.
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If the television set does not operate normally
by
following
the operating instructions,
unplug this
television set from the wall outlet and refer servic.
ing to qualified
service
personnel.
Adjust only
those controls that are covered in the operating
instnac_ns
es improper adjustmant of othar con-
trols may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the television set to normal operation.
When going on a holiday:
If your television
set is
to remain unused for a period of time, tum the
television set "off' and unplug it from
the wall
outlet.
tE SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
If you are unable to reatore normal oberation by
following the detailed I:xocedure in your operating
instructions, do not attempt any further adjust-
ment,
Unplug the set
and call your dealer
or
service technician.
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Wheneverthe televialon set is OamagedortaUs,or
a distinct change in padonmmce indicatesa need
for servioe, unplugthe set andhavo it cha_ed by
• professionalservicetechnician.
it is normal for some TV sets to make occasional
snapping or popping sounds, particuledy
when
being tomed on or oif. If the s_
or gepplng
is continuous
or frequent,
unplug
the set and
consult your dealer or service
technician.
SERVICING
AND MODIFICATION
Do not use attachments
not recommended
by the
television
set manufacturer
as they may cause
hazards.
When replacement
parts are required, be sure the
service technician
has used replacement
parts
specified by the manufacturer
that have the same
characteristics
as the onginal
part. Unauthorized
substitutions
may result in fire. electric shock, or
other hazards.
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Upon completion
of any service
or repairs to the
tolovismn set, ask the sennce
technician
to per-
form routine sataty checks to detenmine that the
television is in safe operating condition.
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