IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read these instructions.information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.
2. Keep these instructions.16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified
service personnel when:
3. Heed all warnings.A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or
4. Follow all instructions.C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with theglobal safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinets design.
manufacturers instructions.Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to
the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,YAlso, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectingly fall
from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A
polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or
type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.The wide blade or thirdceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
prong are provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into
your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static charges.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides
information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and supporting
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.When a cart is used, use grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injurygrounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode. See
from tip-over.Figure below.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long21. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall
periods of time.and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
a) Warning:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required whennot be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plugvases should not be placed on this apparatus.
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may result in
or has been dropped.bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
YInstall all batteries correctly, with + and - alignment as marked on the unit.
15. This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these materials may beYDo not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.)
regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recyclingYRemove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NECSECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NECART 250,PARTH)
Note to the CATV system installer: this reminder is provided to call the CATV system installerOs attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
provides guidelines for proper grounding 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 entry as practical. |