Sharp LC-46SV50U Operation Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
21) Replacement Parts--When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician
has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shock, or other hazards.
22) Safety Check--Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service
technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating
condition.
23) Wall or ceiling mounting--Use a wall mount bracket that has been listed by an
independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
• These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
k, qualified to do so.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding -- If an outside
antenna is connected to the television
equipment, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static
charges.
Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with
regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location
of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP ANTENNA
__ DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
_L i ROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEO ART 250)
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
• Warning statement indicating that Class I apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
• Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as the disconnect device, the location on the
apparatus and the function of the switch shall be described, and the switch shall remain readily
operable.
• Water and Moisture -- Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
• Stand -- Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product
on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as
damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow
the manufacturer's instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Selecting the location -- Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• Ventilation -- The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/
or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in
installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions are followed.
• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces
in case the panel breaks.
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