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Ventilation
_he slots and openings
in the cabinet
and in the
back or bottom
are provided
for rtecessary
ventiiaticm.
]\_ ensure reliable
operation
of the set,
and to protect
it from ovecbeatirlg,
[bese slots and
openings
m ust never
he blocked
or covered.
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Never
cover the slots _nd opemngs
wffh a
cloth or other materials.
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Ne_er t>[ock the slots and openings
by
placing
the set on a bed, sofa, rug or other
simi[a r surface.
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Neer
place the set in a confined
space, such
as a bookcase,
or built-in
cabinet, unless
proper
ventilation
is provided.
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Do not
p[a(e
the set
hi!at
or o
er a radiator
or heat
regb_ter,
or w}_ere
it is exposed
to direct
sunlight.
Power
Cord
Protection
Do not allow anyEbing to rest on or col[ over Ehe
power cord, and do not place the set where
the
power cord is subject to wear or abuse.
Antennas
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If ;m outdoor
antelma
is installed,
follow the precautions
belong. An
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outdoor
antenna
system
should
not he located
in the vicinity
of
overhead
power
lines or other electric
light or power
circuits,
or
v\here it can come in contact
v\ ith such po_\ er lines or circuits.
W HEN IN STALLING
A N OU T_KK)R AN TEN N A SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOU/D
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CON rACT/NG
SUCH
POWER LINES OR C IRC UITS AS
CONTAC
F VV/TH THEM IS AKMOST
INVAR[ABI
Y FATAL.
Be sum the atlterma
system
is groum-led
so as to provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
a_'_dbui[bup
static charges.
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Section 810 of the National
Electrical
Code
(NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical
Code in Cailada
provide
i_formatiot_
v\ith respect
to proper
grounding
of _he mast and
supporting
structure,
grom_ding
of the lead-in
wire to an antenna
discharge
unit, sDe of grouIlding
coild uctors, [oca tioll of antenna
discharge
unit, connection
to groum-ling
electrodes,
and
requiremeI_ts
for the grounding
electrode.
Antenna Grounding According to the National
Electrical Code, ANSIINFPA70
Antenna lead in wire
NEC:National Eleddcal Code
rounding conductors
(NEC5edion 810 21)
Groundclamps
.....
Powerselvice grounding electrode
system(NEEArt 250 Palt H)
Lightning
For added
protection
for ibis tele\ iskm receiver
during
a lightning
storm, or when it is left unattended
and unused
for long periods
of
time, unplug
it from
[he wall outlet and disco[inert
the antenna.
This will prevent
damage
to the receiver
due to lightning
and
power [iIle surges.
Service
Damage
Requiring
Service
Unplug
the et
from the wall outlet
and refer set
icing to qualified
set
ice personnel
under
{he fo[lowiilg
conditions:
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When the po'_ er cord or plug
is damaged
or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled
into
the set or objects have fallen into the
product.
If the set has been exposed
to rain or
watet_
If the
set has
been
subiect
to excessive
shock
by being
dropped,
or the cabinet
has
been
damaged.
If the set does not operate
normally
when
following
_be operating
instmctior_s.
Adjust only those co_ltro[s that ace
specified
in the operating
instmcfions.
Improper
adjustment
of other controls
may result in damage
and will often
require
exte_lsive
work by a qualified
teclmicia_l
to wstore
the set to normal
oper _tiom
Whell
{he set
exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance,
it
indicates
a need
for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt
to service
the set yourself
ince
opening
the cabinet
may expose you to dangerous
voltage
or other hazards.
Refer all ser_ icing to
quahfied
service personnel
Replacement
Parts
Whe_l replacement
parts
are required,
be sure {he
sec ice technician
certifies
ill writing
that he has
used replacement
parts
specified
by the
manufacturer
that have the same characteristics
as
the original
parts.
Unauthorized
substitutions
m_y resuh in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Safety Check
Upon completkm
of any set%re
or repairs
to _be
set, ask the service
techmcian
to perform
routine
safety checks
(as specified
by the manufacturer)
to
determine
that the set is ill sah, operating
condErioIl, and to so certif}_ When the set reaches
the end of its useful life, improper
disposal
could
result in a picture
tube implosion.
Ask a qualified
set\ ice technician
to dispose
of the set.
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