Safety Instructions - Read Beforeoperatingequipment - Philips/Magnavox TP2784C Instructions For Use Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read beforeoperatingequipment
Thisproductwas designedand manufactured to meetstrictquality and 11. Power-Cord P rotection - Powersupply cordsshould be routedso
safetystandards. T hereare,however, s omeinstallationandoperationpre- that they arenotlikely to be walkedon or pinchedby itemsplaced
cautionswhichyou should beparticularlyawareof. uponor against them,payingparticular attentionto cords andplugs,
convenience receptacles, and the pointwhere they exit from the
1. ReadInstructions - All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould
be readbeforethe applianceis operated.
2. RetainInstructions - Thesafety and operatinginstructionsshould
be retained for future reference.
3. HeedWarnings - All warningson the appliance and in the operating
instructionsshouldbe adhered to.
4. FollowInstructions - All operatingand use instructionsshould be
followed.
5. WaterandMoisture- Theapplianceshouldnot be usednearwater
- for example,near a bathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,laundry tub,
in a wet basement o r neara swimmingpool, etc.
6. Carts and Stands - Theappliance shouldbe used onlywith a cart or
standthat isrecommended by the manufacturer.
6A. X An applianceand cart combination should be moved
withcare. Quick stops,excessive f orce,and unevensur-
faces may causethe applianceandcart combinationto
overturn.
68. Till/Stability - Alltelevisionsmustcomplywithrecommended inter-
nationalglobal safetystandardsfor tilt and stabilitypropertiesof its
cabinetdesign.
Donot compromisethesedesignstandardsby applyingexces-
sive pullforce to the front, or top, of the cabinet w hich could
ultimatelyoverturnthe product.
Also,do not endanger yourself,or children,by placingelec-
tronic equipment/toys on thetop of the cabinet. S uchitems
couldunsuspectingly fall fromthetop of the set andcause
productdamageand/orpersonalinjury.
7. Wall or CeilingMounting - Theapplianceshouldbe mountedto a
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
8. Ventilation - The appliance shouldbe situatedsothat its location or
positiondoes not interferewithits properventilation.Forexample,
the applianceshouldnot be situatedon a bed,sofa,rug, or similar
surfacethat mayblock theventilationopenings;or, placedin a built-
in installation, such as a bookcaseor cabinetthat may impedethe
flowof air throughthe ventilationopenings.
9. Heat - The applianceshould be situatedaway from heat sources
suchasradiators,heatregisters, s toves,or otherappliances (includ-
ing amplifiers)that produceheat.
10. Power Sources - Theappliance shouldbe connected to a powersup-
ply onlyof the type described in the operatinginstructionsor as
markedon the appliance.
appliance.
12. Cleaning - Theapplianceshouldbe cleanedonly as recommended
by the manufacturer.
13. Power Lines- An outdoor antennashould be locatedaway from
powerlines.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - It an outsideantenna is connected to
the receiver, b e surethe antenna systemis groundedso as to pro-
vide some protectionagainst voltage surges and built up static
charges.
Section810of the NationalElectric C ode,ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
providesinformation with respectto propergroundingof the mats
and supportingstructuregroundingof the lead-inwireto an anten-
na discharge unit, sizeof groundingconnectors, locationof antenna-
dischargeunit, connectionto grounding electrodesand require-
mentsfor thegroundingelectrode.SeeFig.below.
15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the applianceshould be
unplugged from the outletwhenleft unusedfora long periodoftime.
16. Object a ndLiquid Entry-Careshouldbetakensothat objectsdo not
fall andliquidsare notspilledintothe enclosure t hroughopenings.
17. Damage Requiring Service- The appliance s hould be servicedby
qualifiedservice personnel when:
A. Thepower supplycordortheplughasbeendamaged; or
B. Objects havefallen, o r liquid hasbeenspilledintotheappliance;
or
C. Theappliance hasbeenexposed to rain;or
D. Theappliance doesnotappear t o operate normally o r exhibits a
marked change in performance; o r
E. Theappliance hasbeendropped,or the enclosure damaged.
10. Servicing - The user should not attemptto servicethe appliance
beyondthat described i n the operatinginstructions. A llotherservic-
ing shouldbe referredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.
Note to the CATVsystem installer:.This reminderis providedto callthe
CATVsystem installer'sattentionto Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
vides guidelines for propergrounding and, in particular, s pecifies that the
cable groundshallbeconnectedto the groundingsystem of the building,
as closeto the pointof cable entryas practical.
Exampleof AntennaGrounding
as per NEC- National ElectricCode
GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(N_ SFJ_TION _ le- 20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NE_ SECTION RIO-2 I)
GROUND CLAMPS
_'_ POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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