IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1.Read these instructions.17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
2.Keep these instructions.international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of
its cabinet design.
3.Heed all warnings.
Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
4.Follow all instructions.pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.overturn the product.
Y Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
6.Clean only with a dry cloth.
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsus-
7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordancepectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
with the manufacturers instructions.
and/or personal injury.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mount-
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.ed to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
plug.A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.power lines.
A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.
20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.When
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
static charges.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly
Section 810 of the National Electric Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
the apparatus.
and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.na discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara- for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused forthrough openings.comply with recommended international global safety
long periods of time.
standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objectsY Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on
have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rainthe unit.
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.Y Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materi-Y Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
als may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For dispos-
al or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serv-
iced by qualified service personnel when:Example of Antenna Grounding
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; oras per NEC - National Electric Code
B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-
ance; or
C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally orGROUND CLAMPGROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIREANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)(NEC SECTION 810-20)
Note to the CATV system installer: This
reminder is provided to call the CATV system
installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NECGROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,in
GROUND CLAMPSGROUND CLAMPS
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building,ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTasELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)(NEC ART 250, PART H)
close to the point of cable entry as practical. |