Canon VB101 User Manual page 4

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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING
CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE
13. Lightning - For added protection of this
equipment during a lightning storm, or
when it is left unattended and unused
for long periods of time, disconnect it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the
antenna. This will prevent damage to
the equipment due to lightning and
power-line surges.
14. Power Lines - An outside antenna
system should not be located in the
vicinity of overhead power lines or
other electric light or power circuits,
or where it can fall into such power
lines or circuits. When installing an
outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching
such power lines or circuits as contact
with them might be fatal.
15. Overloading - Do not overload wall
outlets and extension cords as this can
result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
16. Object and Liquid Entry - Never push
objects of any kind into this equipment
through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short out
parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Be careful not to spill
liquid of any kind onto the equipment.
17. Servicing - Do not attempt to service
this equipment yourself as opening or
removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified
personnel.
18. Damage Requiring Service - Disconnect
this equipment from the wall outlet and
all power sources including batteries, and
refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the following conditions.
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a. When the power-supply cord or plug
is damaged.
b. If any liquid has been spilled onto, or
ANTENNA objects have fallen into, the
LEAD IN WIRE
equipment.
ANTENNA
c. If the equipment has been exposed
DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC
to rain or water.
SECTION 810-20)
d. If the equipment does not operate
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
normally even if you follow the
(NEC SECTION
operating instructions. Adjust only
810-21)
those controls that are covered by the
GROUNDING CLAMPS
operation instructions. Improper
POWER SERVICE
adjustment of other controls may
GROUNDING ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
result in damage and will often require
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the equipment
to its normal operation.
e. If the equipment has been dropped
or the cabinet has been damaged.
f. When the equipment exhibits a
distinct change in performance. This
indicates a need for service.
19. Replacement Parts - When replacement
parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts
that are specified by Canon or that have
the same characteristics as the original
part. Unauthorized substitutions may
result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
20. Safety Check - Upon completion of any
service or repairs to this equipment, ask
the service technician to perform safety
checks to determine that the equipment
is in safe operating order.
21. Do not install the equipment in the
following locations as this can cause a
fire or electric shock:
- Hot locations
- Close to a fire
- Very humid or dusty locations
- Locations exposed to direct sunlight
- Locations exposed to salt spray
- Close to flammable solvents (alcohol,
thinners, etc.)
22. When any of the following occurs,
immediately switch OFF the equipment,
unplug it from the main power supply
and contact your nearest Canon
supplier. Do not continue to use the
equipment as this can cause a fire or
electric shock.
- The equipment emits any smoke,
- Do not attempt to recharge the
heat, abnormal noise, or unusual
batteries.
odor.
- Do not use batteries other than those
- A metal object falls into the
specified for use with the equipment.
equipment.
25. Please observe the following when
- The equipment is damaged in some
handling the batteries. Failure to do so
way.
may result in the batteries bursting or
emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
23. Please observe the following when
using the equipment. Failure to do so
- When the batteries are used up, or
can result in a fire or electric shock.
when the equipment will not be used
for an extended period, remove the
- Do not use flammable sprays near
batteries.
the equipment.
- When replacing the batteries, always
- Do not subject the equipment to
replace both batteries, and do not use
strong impacts.
different types of batteries together.
24. Please observe the following when
- Ensure that the + and - terminals are
handling the batteries. Failure to do so
correctly positioned when you load
can result in the batteries bursting or
the batteries.
emitting heat, sparks or corrosive fluid.
- If any soiling or leakage of the internal
- Do not throw the batteries into a fire,
battery fluid occurs, thoroughly clean
and do not heat, short-circuit or
the soiling or leaked fluid with water.
attempt to disassemble the batteries.
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