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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Readbeforeoperatingequipment
Thisproduct wasdesigned and manufactured to meet strict qualityand
11. Power-Cord Protection- Powersupplycords should be routed so
safetystandards, T hereare,however, s omeinstallation andoperation p re-
thattheyarenot likely to be walked on or pinched by itemsplaced
cautionswhichyou shouldbe particularlyawareof.
upon oragainstthem,payingparticular attentiontocords andplugs,
conveniencereceptacles, a nd the point where they exit from the
1.
ReadInstruclions - All thesafetyandoperatinginstructions should
be readbeforethe appliance is operated.
2.
RelainInstructions- The safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
be retained for future reference.
3.
HeedWarnings - All warningson theappliance and in theoperating
instructionsshouldbe adhered to.
4.
FollowInstructions- All operatingand use instructionsshouldbe
followed.
5.
WaterandMoisture - The appliance shouldnot be usednearwater
- for example, neara bathtub,washbowl, kitchensink, laundry tub,
in a wetbasement o r neara swimmingpool,etc.
6.
CartsandStands - Theappliance should be used onlywitha cart or
standthatisrecommended bythemanufacturer.
6A. k
An appliance and cart combination should be moved
withcare.Buickstops,excessive force,anduneven sur-
faces maycausethe appliance and cart combination to
overturn.
6B. Tilt/Stability - Alltelevisions mustcomplywith recommended i nter-
national g lobal safetystandardsfor tilt and stabilityproperties of its
cabinetdesign.
Donot compromise t hesedesignstandardsbyapplyingexces-
sive pull forceto thefront, or top,of the cabinetwhichcould
ultimatelyoverturnthe product.
Also,do not endanger yourself,or children,by placingelec-
tronic equipment/toys onthe top ofthe cabinet. S uchitems
couldunsuspeetingly fallfrom thetop of the set and cause
productdamage and/orpersonal i njury.
7.
Wall or CeilingMounting - Theapplianceshould be mountedto a
wallor ceiling onlyas recommended bythe manufacturer.
8.
Ventilation - Theappliance s hould besituated so that its location or
positiondoesnot interfere with itsproperventilation. Forexample,
the appliance shouldnot besituated on a bed,sofa, rug,or similar
surface thatmayblocktheventilation o penings; or,placed in a built-
in installation, suchas a bookcase or cabinet t hatmay impede the
flow ofairthroughtheventilation o penings.
9.
Heat - The appliance shouldbe situated awayfrom heatsources
such as radiators, heatregisters, s toves,orotherappliances (ineluit-
ingamplifiers)thatproduce h eat.
10. Power Sources - Theappliance s hould be connected to a powersup-
ply onlyof the type described in the operating instructions or as
markedontheappliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning - Theapplianceshouldbe cleanedonlyas recommended
bythe manufacturer.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antennashould be locatedaway from
powerlines.
14. OutdoorAntenna Grounding-Ifanoutsideantannaisconnectedto
the receiver, b e surethe antennasystemis groundedso as to pro-
vide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section810of the NationalElectricCode,ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
providesinformationwith respectto proper groundingof the mats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwire to an anten-
na discharge unit sizeof grounding connectors,location o f antenna-
discharge unit, connectionto grounding electrodesand requre-
mentsfor the groundingelectrode. SeeFig.below.
15. Non-usePeriods - The power cord of the applianceshould be
unplugged from theoutletwhenleft unusedfor a long periodof time.
18. Object a ndLiquid Entry-Careshouldbetaken so thatobjectsdfi not
fal! and liquids are notspilledintotheenclosure t hrough openings.
17. DamageRequiring Service - Theappliance shouldbe serviced by
qualifiedservice personnel when:
A. Thepower supplycordor theplug hasbeendamaged; o r
B.
Objects have fallen,or liquid hasbeenspilledinto theappliance;
or
C. Theappliance h asbeen exposed to rain;or
D. Theappliance d oesnotappear t ooperate normally o r exhibits a
marked change in performance; or
E.
Theappliance h asbeendropped, orthe enclosure damaged.
18. Servicing - Theuser should not attemptto servicetheappliance
beyond thatdescribed in theoperating i nstructions. Allotherservic-
ingshouldbe referred to qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATVsystem installer: This reminder is providedto call the
CATVsystem installer'sattentionto Article820-40 of the NEC that pro-
videsguidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, s pecifies that the
cableground shallbe connected to the grounding system of the building,
as closeto the pointof cable entryas practical.
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- NationalElectricCode
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
NEC SECTION
810-i_)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
GROUND
CLAMPS
-_-_
POWER SERVICE
GROUNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
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