Important Safeguards - American Dynamics ADMNLCD20 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

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. CLEANING - - Unplug video monitor or equipment from the
wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. ATTACHMENTS -- Do not use attachments not
recommended by the video monitor or equipment
manufacturer as they may result in the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury to persons.
5. WATER AND MOISTURE -- Do not use video monitor or
equipment near water -- for example, near a bathtub,
washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, or the like.
6. ACCESSORIES -- Do not place video monitor or equipment
on an unstable cart, stand or table. The video monitor or
equipment may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult,
and serious damage to the equipment. Wall or shelf mounting
should follow the manufacturer's instructions, and should use
a mounting kit approved by the manufacturer.
6A. Video monitor or equipment and cart combinations should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the equipment and cart combination to
overturn.
7. VENTILATION -- Slots and openings in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure
reliable operation of the video monitor or equipment and to
protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked
by placing the video monitor or equipment on a bed, sofa,
rug, or other similar surface. Video monitor or equipment
should n ever be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register. Video monitor or equipment receiver should not be
placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless
proper ventilation is provided.
8. POWER SOURCES -- Video monitor or equipment should be
operated only from the type of power source indicated on the
marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power
supplied to your home, consult your video monitor or
equipment dealer or local power company. For video monitor
or equipment designed to operate from battery power refer to
the operating instructions.
9. GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION -- This video monitor may
be equipped with a polarized alternating - current line plug (a
plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit
into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If
you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat
the safety purpose of the polarized plug.
Alternate Warnings - This video monitor is equipped with a
three- wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third
(grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding -type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to
insert the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety
purpose of the grounding-type plug.
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10 OWER CORDS -- Do not allow anything to rest on the power
cord. Do not locate video monitor or equipment where the
cord will be abused by persons walking on it.
11 HEED WARNINGS -- Follow all instructions marked on the
video monitor or equipment.
12 LIGHTNING -- For added protection for video monitor or
equipment during a lightning storm, or when it is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable
system. This will prevent damage to the video product due to
lightning and power-line surges.
13 OVERLOADING -- Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14 OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY -- Never push objects of any
kind into video monitor or equipment through openings as
they may touch dangerous voltage points or short- out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the product.
15 SERVICING -- Do not attempt to service video monitor or
equipment yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dan gerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all
servicing to qualified service personnel.
16 DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE -- Unplug video monitor or
equipment from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
A. When the power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged.
B. If liquid has spilled, or objects have fallen into the
video product.
C. If the video product has been exposed to rain or
water.
D. If the video product does not operate normally by
following the operating in structions, adjust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions
as an improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work
by a qualified technician to restore the video product
to its norma l operation.
E. If the video product has been dropped, or the cabinet
damaged.
F. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in
performance -- this indicates a need for service.
117. REPLACEMENT PARTS -- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or that have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
118. SAFETY CHECK -- Upon completion of any service or repairs
to this video product, ask the service technician to perform
safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper
operating condition.
19. FIELD INSTALLATION -- This installation should be made by
a qualified service per son and should conform to all local
codes.