Important Safety Instructions - ViewSonic VT2216-L User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Dangerous Voltage: The lightning flash with
arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert the user to the presence
of dangerous voltage within the inside of the
product that may be sufficient level to constitute
a risk of electric shock to persons.
Instruction: The exclamation point within
an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the
user to the presence of important operating
and servicing instructions in the literature
accompanying the appliance.
1. Read these instructions.
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.
4. Follow all instructions.
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.
6. Clean only with dry cloth.
7. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
8. D o not install near any heat sources such
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce
heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized
plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A
grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding
prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided
for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
11. O nly use attachments/accessories specified
by the manufacturer.
12. U se only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table specified by the manufacturer, or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart/apparatus
combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13. U nplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14. R efer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
USE
AC power Cord
Keep the following guidelines to protect the AC power cord
from being damaged. If the AC power cord is damaged, it
may result in a fire or an electric shock. Stop using it and ask
your dealer or ViewSonic service center to exchange it.
• Do not place the TV where the power cord is subject to
wear or abuse.
• Do not pinch, bend, or twist the cord excessively.
• The core lines may be bared and cut, causing a short-
circuit, and resulting in a fire or an electric shock.
• Do not convert or damage the power
cord.
• Avoid power cord being rolled over or
rested upon.
• When the power cord is plugged in, do
not move the TV.
• Keep the power cord away from heat sources.
• When you disconnect the AC power cord, disconnect it
from the wall outlet first.
• When disconnecting the power cord, grasp the plug instead
of pulling the power cord.
• Use only an original ViewSonic AC power cord, not other
brands.
• Do not use the supplied AC power cord on any other
equipment.
• The main plug is used as the disconnect device, the
disconnect devices shall remain readily operable.
Wall outlet
Insert the plug fully into the outlet. If it is loose,
do not use it. Doing so may cause arcing and
result in a fire. Contact your electrician to
change the outlet.
Wiring
For your safety, be sure to unplug the AC
power cord when connecting cables.
Take care not to trip on the cables. It may cause damage to
the TV set.
Electric shock
Do not touch the AC power cord or the TV with
a wet hand. If you plug/unplug the AC power
cord from the TV with a wet hand, it may
cause electric shock.
Lightning storms
During a lightning storm, unplug the TV from the wall outlet
and disconnect the antenna to prevent damage to the TV.
When not in use
If you will not be using the TV set for long periods of time,
the TV set should be disconnected from the AC power outlet
to prevent power line surges. The TV set is not disconnected
from the AC power source when the TV set is switched off.
To disconnect the TV set completely, unplug from the AC
power outlet.
Overloading
This TV set is designed to operate on a 120V
AC supply only.
If there are too many appliances connected to
the same AC power outlet, it could result in a
fire or an electric shock.
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