Safety Instructions - Readbeforeoperatingequipment - Magnavox FP5240W Owner's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readbeforeoperatingequipment
This productwas designedand manufactured t o meetstrict quality and
safet7standards.Thereare, however,someinstallationand operation
prec_;utions which you shouldbe particularly awareof.
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions should
be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings- All warnings on the applianc_and in the operating
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Water and Moislure - The appliance should not be used near water
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
HA. _ An appliance and cart combination should be moved
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
su_'facesmay causethe applianceand cart combination
to overturn.
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heal - The appliance should be situated away from hear sources
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or agair_st them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
the appliance.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor anterna should be located away from
power lines.
14. OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outsideantenna is connected to
the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
provide some protection against _oltagesurges and built up static
charges.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPANo. 70-1984,
provides informationwith respecl to proper grounding of the mats
and supportin, g structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
antenna discharge unit, size of _rounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
requirements for the grounding el,)ctrode. See Fig. below.
15. Non-use Periods - [he power q,ord of the appliance should be
unplugged from the outlet wlen left unused for a long period of
time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care s_ould be taken so that objects do
not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service -rhe_ appliance should be serviced by
qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or th{_plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or li:luid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appearto operate normally or exhibits
a marked change in peflorm_Lnce; o r
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
beyond that clescribed in the cperating instructions. All other
servicing sho!JIdbe referred to qualified service personnel.
Note to the CATVsysteminstaller: Tl'is reminder is provided to call the
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guideline'.;for proper groundi lg 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 _;ntryas practical.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National ElectricCode
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNITINEC SECTION B10-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND C LAMPS
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