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SAFETY TIPS
PROTECTION
AND LOCATION
OF YOUR
SET
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If an outside antenna is connected to the television
set, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as
to provide some protestion against voltage surges
and built up static charges.
Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975,
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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
INSTRUCTIONS
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vibes information with respect to groper grounding
of the mast end supporting structure, grounding of
the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size
of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
charge unit, connection
to grounding
electrode,
end requirements
for the grounding electrode.
Note to CATV system installer:
(Only for the leisvision
set with CATV reception)
This mminber is provided to call the CATV system
in,stalk}Ks attention to Article 820-40
of the NEC
that provides guidelines tor 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 nabla 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
install-
ing an
outside antenna
system, extreme
care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or cirouits as contact with them might be fatal.
For added protection for this television set during
• lightning storm, or when it is left unattended end
unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the
wall outlet and disconnect the antenna.
This will
prevent damage due to lightning and power-line
surges.
OPERATION
OF YOUR
SET
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This talevision
set should be operated only from
tba type of power sourne indicatod on ttm marking
label.
If you are not sure of Me type of power
supply at your home, consult your tolevielon
deeler
or local power company.
For
television sets
designed to operate from battery power, refer to
the operating instruc'_ns.
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If the television
set does not operate normally
by
following the operating instructions, unplug this
television set from the wall outlet and refer servic-
ing to qualified
service
personnel.
Adjust only
those controls that are covered
in the operating
insthJCtions as improper adjustment
of other con-
tmls may result in damage and wilt often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore
the television sot to normal operation.
When going on a holiday: If your television set is
to remain unused for • period
of time, turn the
television set "off' and unplug it from
the wall
outlet.
IF THE SET DOES NOT OPERATE
PROPERLY
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If you are unable to r_tore
nom_l
operatioql by
foliowing the detailed procedure in your operating
instructions, do not attempt any further adjust-
merit.
Unplug the set and
call your dealer
or
senrioe technician.
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Wbanever ttte felevision ,=etis damaged or fails, or
a distinct change in performanne
indicates e need
for service, unplug the set and have it ctNK:ked by
a professional
service technician.
It is normal for seine TV eets to make ocoasional
snapping or polming sounds, particularly
when
being turned on or off. If the seapping
or geppmg
is continuous or frequent,
unplug the set and
soneuit your dealer or service
technician.
FOR SERVICING
AND MODIFICATION
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Do not use attachments
net renommonded
by the
television set manufacturer
as they may cause
hazards.
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When replacement
paris am required, be sure the
service technician
has used replacame_
parts
specified by the manufacturer
that have the came
characteristi_
as the original part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in tire, electric shock, or
other hazards.
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Upon completion of any sen_ne
or repairs to the
televP_on set, ask the service technician
to per-
Ion'n routine safety checks Io determine that the
television is in safe operating condition.
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