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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1.
Read Instructions- Allthe safetyand operatinginstructions should
be read beforethe appliance is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions- The safety and operatinginstructions should
be retained for futurereference.
3.
Reed Warnings- All warningson the appliance andin the operating
instructions should beadheredto.
4.
Follow Inslruclions- All operatingand use instructionsshouldbe
followed.
5.
Water and Moisture- The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6.
Cartsand Stands- The applianceshould be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
6A.
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An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the applianceandcart combination
to overturn.
7.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting- The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - The applianceshould be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcaseor cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9.
Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connectedto a power
supply onlyof the type describedin the operatinginstructions or as
markedonthe appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords shouldbe routedso
that they are not likelyto be walkedon or pinchedby items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, conveniencereceptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommendec'
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
14. OutdoorAntenna Grounding- If an outsideantenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
providesome protectionagainstvoltage surgesand built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the NationalElectric Code, ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto propergroundingof the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors,location of
antenna-discharoe unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry- Care should be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage RequiringService - The appliance should be serviced by
qualifiedservicepersonnel when:
A.
Thepowersupplycordor the plug has been damaged;or
B.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C.
The appliancehas beenexposedto rain;or
D.
The appliancedoes not appearto operatenormallyor exhibits
a marked change in performance; or
E.
The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions.
All other
servicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
Note to the CATVsystem installer: This reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, specifies that
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building,as closeto the pointof cableentryas practical.
EXAMPLEOF ANTENNAGROUNDING AS PERNATIONALELECTRICAL CODE(NEC)
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode
GROUNDCLAMP
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ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT INeC SECTION
1110-20|
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(.ec sr=c_oN m -z1)
GROUNDCLAMPS
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POWERSERVICE GROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEMINeC ART Z_, PART HI
ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT
MAC3964
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