Important Safety Instructions - Zenith XBV243 Installation And Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: PLEASE READ AND OBSERVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OWNER'S MANUAL AND THOSE
MARKED ON THE UNIT. RETAIN THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
This set has been designed and manufactured to assure personal safety. Improper use can result in electric shock or fire hazard. The
safeguards incorporated in this unit will protect you if you observe the following procedures for installation, use and servicing.
This unit is fully transistorized and does not contain any parts that can be repaired by the user.
DO NOT REMOVE THE CABINET COVER, OR YOU MAY BE EXPOSED TO DANGEROUS VOLTAGE. REFER SERVICING TO
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL ONLY.
1. Read owner's manual
After unpacking this product, read the owner's manual
carefully, and follow all the operating and other instructions.
2. Power Sources
This product should be operated only from the type of
power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supply in your home, consult
your product dealer or local power company. For products
intended to operate from battery power, or other sources,
refer to the operating instructions.
3. Grounding or Polarization
This product is equipped with a polarized alternating cur-
rent line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the
other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way.
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug
fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should
still fail to fit, contact your electrician to replace your obso-
lete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polar-
ized plug.
4. Ventilation
Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila-
tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ven-
tilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
5. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
6. Water and Moisture
Do not use this product near water. For example: Near a
bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet
basement; or near swimming pools and the like.
7. Cleaning
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
8. Power-Cord Protection
Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not
likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
against them, playing particular attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
9. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire
or electric shock.
10. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges
and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National
Electrical Code (U.S.A), ANSI/NFPA 70 provides informa-
tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
na discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding elec-
trodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
Ground
Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
11. Lightning
For added protection of this product during storms, or
when it is left unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning
and power-line surges.
12. 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.
13. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this product 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 product.
14. Attachments
Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
Antenna Lead in Wire
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
(NEC Art 250, Part H)
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