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Never cover the slots
a nd openings
with
a cloth
or other
materials.
Never
block
the slots
and openings
by placing
the set on a bed, sofa,
rug
or other
similar
surface.
Never
place
the set in a confined
space, such as a bookcase
or built-in
cabinet,
unless
proper
ventilation
is
provided.
•
Do not place
the set near
or over
a
radiator
or heat
register,
or where
it is
exposed
to direct
sunlight.
Power-Cord
Protection
Do not allo_
anything
to rest on or roll over the
po_; er cord, and do not place the set where
the
po_; er cord is subject to _;ear or abuse.
Antennas
Outdoor
Antenna Grounding
If an outdoor
antenna
is installed,
follow
the precautions
below.
An outdoor
antenna
system
should
not be located
in
the vicinity
of ovechead
powder lines or other
electric
light oc
powel:
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 CONTA(:
TING
SU(:H
POWER
LINES OR
(: IRQ UITS AS CONTACT
WITH
THEM
IS ALMOST
INVARIABLY
FATAL.
Be sure the antenna
system
is grounded
so as to provide
some
protection
against
voltage
surges
and built-up
static
charges.
Section
810 of the National
Electrical
Code
(NEC) in USA and
Section
54 of the Canadian
Electrical
Code
in Canada
provides
information
with respect
to prt_per grounding
of the
mast and supporting
structure,
grounding
of the lead-in
_;ire
to an antenna
discharge
unit, size of grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrodes,
and requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
Antenna Grounding According
to the NEC
Antenna
Grounding
According
to the National
Electrical
Qode,
ANSI/NFPA
70.
NA
LEAD
IN
{;LAMP
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC
SECTION
810-21)
GROUND
CLAMPS
ERVlOE
GROU[IDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
NEC.
NATIONAL
ELECTRIC
CODE
(NEC
ARTICLE
250
PART
H)
Lightning
For added
protectinn
for this televisinn
receiver
during
a
lightning
stoml,
or when
it is left unattended
and unused
for long
periods
of time,
unplug
it from
the wall
outlet
and
disconnect
the antenna.
This will prevent
damage
to the
l:eceiver
due to lightning
and powerqine
surges.
Service
Damage
Requiring Service
Unplug
the set from
the wall
outlet
and
refer servicing
to
qualified
service
personnel
under
the following
conditions:
•
When
the power
cord or plug
is damaged
or frayed.
_
_)"--=4TL'_,_
•
If 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.
If the set does not operate
,_z::= _
normally
when following
the operating
_
instructions.
Adjust only those controls
i_
that are specified
in the operating
"it_i_
_ "
instructions.
Improper
ad]justment of
[_? •
other controls may result
in damage
and
will often retluire
extensive
workby
a
qualified
technician
to restore
the set to normal
operation.
•
When
the set exhibits
a distinct
change
in
performance
-- this
indicates
a need
for service.
Servicing
Do not attempt
to service
the set yourself
since opening
the cabinet
may expose
you
to dangerous
voltage
or other hazards.
Refer
all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
Replacement
Parts
When
replacement
parts
are required,
be
sure the service
technician
certifies
in
writing
that he has used
replacement
i_arts specified
by the manufacturer
that
ave the same
characteristics
as the
original
parts.
Unauthorized
substitutions
may
result
in fire, electdc
shock,
or other
hazards.
Safety Check
Upon
completinn
of any service
or repairs
to
the set, ask the service
technician
to perform
l:outine
safety
checks
(as specified
by the
manufacturer)
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 pictul:e
tube implosion.
Ask a qualified
service
technician
to dispose
ot the set.
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