Suggestions For Safety - Panasonic RF-3100 Operating Instructions Manual

SUGGESTIONS FOR SAFETY
Before using this unit, be
sure
to
read applicable items
of
the
operating instructions
and
these salety suggestions carefully; and
afterwards keep them handy for
future reference. Take special care
to follow the warnings indicated on the unit itself as
well as
in the
operating instructions.
1.
Avoid places where there
is
water or
humidity.
Do not use this unit near
a
bathtub, washbasin, swimming pool,
or
the like. Damp basements should also be
avoided.
2.
Don't allow water
or
any
foreign obiect
to get inside this
unit.
Don't place small metal objects
or
anything containing
liquid
on
or near the
unit.
3.
Avoid placement
of
the unit where
it
will
be
exposed to the
direct rays of the sun, or where
ventilalion is inadequate.
Don't place this unit in a bookcase
or
between cabinets, or
where curtains
or
furniture
may
obstruct the
ventilation holes.
4.
Place this
unit away
from heat-emitting appliances.
Never place this unit
near
a
radiator, heat register, stove, or any
other
heat-emitting equipment. (lncluding Amplifiers).
5.
Placement
Place the
unit
on
a
stable,
vibration{ree,
level shell or stand.
6.
Check the
voltage rating
of
this unit belore connecting
the
unil to
a
power supply.
Be sure to connect the unit only to the type ot
power supply
indicated
in
the operating
instructions,
or as indicated on the
unit itself.
7.
Concerning
the power outlet(s)
of
this unit
lf
this
unit has
a
built-in electric
power receptacle, be sure to
connect only equipment with
a
power rating
not
exceeding that
indicated by
the
receptacle of
this
unit. (Only connect
audio
equipment to this outlet.)
8.
Care
ol
the power cord and
plug.
Take care
that
the cord is not bent sharply (especially near its
connection
to
the
unit or near the
plug), that nothing
is
placed on
it, and
that it is not pinched or crushed. Never take hold of the
plug
or cord
if
your hand
is
wet, and always be sure to
grasp the
plug body when connecting
or
disconnecting
it.
9.
Ouldoor Antenna
grounding.
lf
an
outside
antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built up
static charges. Section 810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/-NFPA. No.
70-1978,
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-discharge unit, connection
to
grounding
electrodes, and requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
Refer to the figure to the right.
EXAMPLE OFANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COOE
INSTRUCTIONS
Ground
Clamp
Downlead
or
Lead-in Wire
Mast
Ground
Wire
a,b
b
To
Receiver
Antenna
Discharge
Ground
Wire
a,
b
Ground
Clamps
i;
Suitable Grounding Electrode
ii
Driven A'
lntoThe
Earth
(2.44 Meters)
a)
Use No.
10
AWG copper or No. 8
AwG
aluminum or No. 17
AwG
copper-clad steel or
bronze wire, or larger as ground wires for both
mast and antenna discharge ground wire.
b) Secure lead-in wire from anlenna to antenna discharge
unit
and mast
ground wire to house with stand-off insulators, spaced
from 4
teet
(1.22 meters)
to
6leet (1.83 meters) apart.
c)
Mount antenna discharge unit as closely as
possible
to
where lead-in
enters house.
10. Power lines
When installing an outdoor antenna, install it as far as
possible
from power lines.
1
1.
ll the unit will not
be
used
lor
a
long period ol time:
Be sure to disconnect the power cord.
12. Maintenance
Refer
to
the operating instructions for details.
13.
Nevel attempt repairs
yoursell:
(a)
lf
the power cord or plug
is
damaged.
(b)
ll
a
foreign object or liquid
falls
into
the
unit.
(c)
lf
the unit
is
exposed to rain.
(d)
lf
the unit does not function normally, or
if
operation shows
an unusual change.
(e)
lf
the unit has been dropped and the cabinet
or
chassis are
damaged..
.
etc.
Unplug the power cord
and consult
with
a
qualified technician
(or the dealer from whom the unit
was purchased
or
the
nearest
service
center).
14.
Repairs
Except for adjustments explained in
the operating instructions,
do not attempt
any repairs yourself.
Be
sure to request service
from a qualified technician
(or
your
dealer
or nearest service
center).
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