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Tbe slots and openings
in the cabinet
and in the
back or bottom
are. provided
fi_l necessary
ventilation.
To ensure
reliable
operation
of the set,
and to protect
it from ovefl_eating,
these slots and
openings
m ust nevel
be blocked
or covered.
Neve]
cove] the slots and openings
with a
cloth or othel materials.
Nexer
block the slots and openings
by
placing
the set on a bed, sofa, mg or other
similar
surface.
Nexer
place the set in a confined
space, such
./
as a bookcase,
or built-in
cabinet,
unless
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propel: ventilation
is provided.
Do not place the set near or over a radiator
or heat registel,
or where it is exposed
to direct sunlight.
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Do not allow anything
to rest on or roll ove] the
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power
cord, and do not place the set where
the
power
cord is subject to wear or abuse.
If an outdoor
antenna
is installed,
fallow the precautions
below. An
outdoor
antenna
system
should
not be located
in the vicinity
of
overhead
power
lines or other electric light or power
circuits,
or
where
it can come in contact
with such powel
lines ol circuits.
WHEN INSTALLING
AN OUTDOOR
ANTENNA
SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD
BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING
SUCH POWER
LINES OR CIRCUITS
AS
CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST
INVARIABLY FATAL.
Be sure the antenna
_ystem is grounded
so as to provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges and buNt-up
static charges.
Section 810 of the National
Electrical
Code (NEC) in USA and
Section 54 of the Canadian
Electrical
Code
in Canada
provide
information
with respect
to proper
grounding
of the mast and
supporting
structure,
grounding
of the lead-in
vviJ_,to an antenna
discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and
requirements
fol the grounding
electrode.
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For added
protection
for this television
receiver
d uriag a lightning
storm, ol when it is left unattended
and un used for long periods
of
time, unplug
it £rom the wall outlet and disconnect
tile antenna.
This will prevent
damage
to the receiver
due to lightning
and
lower line surges.
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Unplug
the
set from
the
wall
outlet
and
refer
servicing
to qualified
service
personnel
under
the following
conditions:
WheT/the
power
cord
or plug
is damagd
or f,ayed.
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[f liquid has been spilled into
the set or objects have fallen into the
product.
If the
set has
been
exposed
to rain
or
water.
If the set has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped,
or the cabinet
has been damaged.
[f the set does not operate
normally
when
following
the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls
that are
specified
in the operating
instructions.
hnpropel
adjustment
of other controls
may result in damage
and will often
require
extensive
work by a qualified
technician
to restore
the set to normal
operation.
When
the set
exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance,
it
indicates
a need
for service.
Do not attempt
to service the set yourself
since
opening
the cabinet
may expose you to dangerous
voltage
ol other hazards.
Refel all servicing
to
qualified
service personnel.
When replacement
parts
are required,
be sure the
service technician
certifies
in writing
that he has
used replacement
parts
_pecified
by the
maTmfacturer
that have the same characteristics
as
the original
parts.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or
other hazards.
Upon completion
of any service
or repaiJ_s to the
set, ask the service
technician
to perform
routine
safety checks (as specified
by the man ufacturer)
to
determine
that the set is in safe operating
condition,
and to so certify. When the set reaches
the end of its useful life., improper
disposal
could
result in a picture
tube implosion.
Ask a qualified
service technician
to dispose
of the set.
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