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PROTECTION
AND LOCATION
OF YOUR
SET
16-1
If an Outside antenna
is connected
to the
television set, 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, NFPA
No. 70-1975,
provides
information
with respect
to proper grounding
of the mast
and supporting
structure,
grounding
of the lead-
in wire to an antenna
discharge
unit, size of
16-2
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17
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NATIONAL
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EXAMPLE
OF
ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
grounding
conductors,
location
of antenna-
discharge
unit, connection
to grounding
electrode,
and requirements
for the grounding
electrode.
Note
to CATV system
installer:.
(Only for the television
set with CATV
reception)
This reminder
Is provided
to call the CA'rV
system
Installer's
attention
to Article
820-40
of the NEC that provides guidelines
for proper
grounding
and, in particular,
specifies
that the
cable ground shall be connected
to the
grounding
system
of the building,
as close
to the point of cable entry as practical.
An outside antenna system should not be
located in the vicinity of overhead power lines
or other electrical lights or power circuits, or
where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installingan
outside antenna
system extreme care should be taken to keep
from touching such power lines or c rcuts as
contact with them might be fatal.
For added protection for this television set
during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of
time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
disconnect the antenna. This willprevent
damage due to lightning and power-line
surges.
OPERATION
OF YOUR
SET
19 This television set shouldbe operated only
from the type of power source indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of
the type of power supply at your home,
consult your television dealer or local
power company. For television sets
designed to operate from battery power,
refer to the operating instructions.
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21
If the television
set does not operate
normally by following
the operating
instructions,
unplug this television
set from
the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified
service personnel.Adjust
only
those controls
that are covered
in 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 television
set to normal
operation.
When
going on a holiday:
If your
television
set is to remain
unused for a
period
of time, turn the television
set "off"
and unplug
it from the wall outlet.
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IF THE SET
DOES
NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY
22 If you are unable to restore normal operation by
following the detailed procedure in your oper-
ating instructions,do not attempt any further
adjustment. Unplug the set and call your dealer
or service technician.
23
Whenever
the television
set is damaged
or
fails, or a distinct change
in performance
indicates
a need for service,
unplug
the set and
have it checked by a professional
service
technician.
24
It is normal
for some
I'V sets to make
occa-
_
_
_'
sional snapping
or popping
sounds,
particularly
-.
II-.
\LI
I-..k
. P_,,_
when being
turned on or off. If the snapping
or
/]lb"lll
popping is continuous
or frequent,
unplug the
!_.
s-_ '
sot and consult your dealer
or service
_°_;
technician.
FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25 Do not use attachments
not recommended
by
the television
set manufacturer
as they may
cause hazards.
26 When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer that have
• same characteristics as the original pert.
Unauthoirized substitutionsmay result in fire,
electric shock, or other hazards.
27
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
the television set, ask the service technician to
perform routine safety checks to determine that
the television is in sate operating condition.
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