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SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
Thisproductwas designed andmanufactured to meetstrictqualityand
_fetystandards. Thereare, however, s omeinstallation and operation
ecautions whichyoushould beparticularly aware of.
1.
Read Instructions- All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
be readbeforethe applianceis operated.
2.
Retain Instructions- The safety and operatinginstructionsshould
be retainedfor future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings - All warningson the applianceand in the operating
instructions shouldbeadheredto.
4.
Follow Instructions - All operatingand use instructionsshould be
followed.
5.
'Water and Moisture - Theapplianceshouldnot be used near water
- for example,near a bathtub,washbowl,kitchen sink,laundry tub,
in a wet basementor neara swimming pool,etc.
6.
Cartsand Stands- The applianceshouldbe usedonly with a cart or
stand that is recommended bythe manufacturer.
6A.
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An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfacesmay causethe applianceand cart combination
to overturn.
7.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applianceshouldbe mountedto a
wall or ceilingonlyas recommended bythe manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - The applianceshouldbe situatedso that its locationor
position does not interferewith its properventilation.For example,
the applianceshouldnot be situatedon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, s uch as a bookcase or cabinetthat may impede
the flow of air throughthe ventilation openings.
9.
Heal - The applianceshould be situatedaway from hear sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(includingamplifiers)that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connectedto a power
....
supply onlyof the type describedin the operatinginstructionsor as
marked onthe appliance.
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Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords shouldbe routed so
that they are not likelyto be walkedon or pinchedby items placed
upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit from
the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The applianceshould be cleanedonly as recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outsideantennais connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against voltage surgesand built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National ElectricCode,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto proper groundingof the mats
and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding connectors,locationof
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the groundingelectrode.See Fig.below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
unpluggedfrom the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objectsdo
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage RequiringService - The applianceshould be servicedby
qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:
A.
The power supplycordor the plug has beendamaged;or
B.
Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;or
C.
Theappliancehas beenexposedto rain;or
D.
The appliancedoes not appearto operate normallyor exhibits
a markedchangein performance;or
F_
Theappliancehas beendropped,or the enclosuredamaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
servicingshouldbe referredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATVsystem installer: This reminderis providedto callthe
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
building, as closeto the point of cableentryas practical.
EXAMPLE OFANTENNAGROUNDING AS PERNATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE(NEC)
ExampleofAntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA D ISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SEC_ON
ale-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION
S10-21)
J
GROUND C LAMPS
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POWER SERVICE G ROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM INEC A RT 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE E QUIPMENT
MAC3964
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