Panasonic Viera TC-49FX700C Operating Instructions Manual page 5

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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC)
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
19) An outside antenna system should not be located
in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric
light, 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.
20) Unplug this TV from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under the
following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled into the TV.
c. If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TV does not operate normally by following
the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered
by the operating instructions as improper
adjustment of other controls may result in
damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the TV to
normal operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has
been damaged.
f. When the TV exhibits a distinct change in
performance - this indicates a need for service.
21) When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician uses replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer that have the same
characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
22) WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC
SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS
TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR
SPLASHING.
ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS (NEC
SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS
(FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.)
ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES
ABOVE, ETC.).
23) WARNING:
Never place a TV in an unstable location. A TV
may fall, causing serious personal injury or death.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be
avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
Using cabinets or stands recommended by the
•
manufacturer of the TV.
Only using furniture that can safely support the TV.
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Ensuring the TV is not overhanging the edge of the
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supporting furniture.
Not placing the TV on tall furniture (for example,
•
cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both
the furniture and the TV to a suitable support.
Not placing the TV on cloth or other materials
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placed between the TV and supporting furniture.
Educating children about the dangers of climbing
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on furniture to reach the TV or its controls.
If your existing TV is being retained and relocated,
the same considerations as above should be
applied.
24) WARNING:
SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING
HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED.
KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG
CHILDREN.
DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND
OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING
MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS
TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED
WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE
POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.
25) WARNING:
To prevent the spread of fire,
keep candles or other open
flames away from this product
at all times.
26) WARNING:
Do not place this TV in any medical institutions
or locations with medical devices.
Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the
medical devices and cause accidents due to the
malfunction.
27) WARNING:
Do not use this TV near any automatic control
devices such as automatic doors or fire alarms.
Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the
automatic control devices and cause accidents due
to the malfunction.
28) WARNING:
Keep this TV away at least 20 inches (50 cm)
from the location where a cardiac pacemaker is
implanted.
Radio waves from this TV may interfere with the
operation of the pacemaker.
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