IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1.Read these instructions.A.The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
2.Keep these instructions.
B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled
3.Heed all warnings.
into the appliance; or
4.Follow all instructions.C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.D.The appliance does not appear to operate nor-
mally or exhibits a marked change in perform-
6.Clean only with a dry cloth.
ance; or
7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install inE.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.damaged.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with rec-
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
ommended international global safety standards for tilt
amplifiers) that produce heat.
and stability properties of its cabinet design.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orY Do not compromise these design standards by applying
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two bladesexcessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plugwhich could ultimately overturn the product.
has two blades and third grounding prong. The wideY Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
blade or third prong are provided for your safety. Whenelectronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consultitems could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set
an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, andshould be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recom-
the point where they exit from the apparatus.mended by the manufacturer.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manu-19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be locat-
facturer.ed away from power lines.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or 20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the anten-
with the apparatus. When a cart is used, usena system is grounded so as to provide some protection
caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination toagainst voltage surges and built up static charges.
avoid injury from tip-over.
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
unused for long periods of time.
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground-
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicinging of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
is required when the apparatus has been damaged insize of grounding connectors, location of antenna-dis-
any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into appa-requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure
ratus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or mois-below.
ture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal oftaken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
these materials may be regulated due to environmentalspilled into the enclosure through openings.
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic
Example of Antenna Grounding
Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
as per NEC - National Electric Code
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance
should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
GROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
Note to the CATV system installer:
This reminder is provided to call the CATV
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
system installer's attention to Article 820-40(NEC SECTION 810-20)
of the NEC that provides guidelines for
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
proper grounding and, in particular, specifies(NEC SECTION 810-21)
that the cable ground shall be connected toGROUND CLAMPS
the grounding system of the building, asELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
close to the point of cable entry as practical. |
ACEC
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