Mitsubishi CS-40507 Owner's Manual page 6

14. 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 circuits. When installing
an outside antenna system, extreme care should
be taken to keep from touching such power lines
or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this TV
receiver 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 receiver.
17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the TV receiver, be sure the antenna or cable
system is grounded so as to provide some protec-
tion against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 antenna dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
__'_ANTENNA
• ---_k I LEAD IN WIRE
_,/_'_l.i] _
/ANTENNA
/ F_ Y DISCHARGE UNIT
I
EQUIPMENT_-_ I A
/ ]_ J GROUNDING
-"-411__ CONDUCTORS
_{NEC SECTION 810-21)
- ± _"_--GROUND CLAMPS
T_'_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
18. Servicing
I)o not attempt to service this TV receiver
yourself as openir_g or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to q!lalified service
personnel.
19. Damage
Requi_ng Service
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet
and refer servicir g to qualified service
personnel under _;he following conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord_or plug is
damaged.
(b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into _;heTV receiver.
(c) If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain
or water.
(d) If the TV receiver does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instruction,s as an improper
adjustmenL o_ other controls may result in
damage a_d will often require extensive
work by a qualified technician to restore the
TV receiver to its normal operation.
(e) If the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(f} When the 1%"receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performance -- this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement
Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service tech:]ician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized sabstitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
21. Safety Check
Upon compleLion of any service or repairs to this
TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the TV
receiver is in safe operating condition.
Warning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports, video games, station logos, or
the TV's displa:ys, on-screen fi)r more than 10
minutes. Still patterns such as these can scar
the TV, causing permanent damage to the
picture tube.