SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read before operating equipment
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and11. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords should be routed so
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operationthat they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions shouldthe appliance.
be read before the appliance is operated.
12. Cleaning - The appliance should be cleaned only as recommended
2. Retain Instructions - The safety and operating instructions shouldby the manufacturer.
be retained for future reference.
13. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
3. Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operatingpower lines.
instructions should be adhered to.
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to
4. Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should bethe receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
followed.provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
5. Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near watercharges.
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub,Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, etc.provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats
6. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart orand supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and
6A.An appliance and cart combination should be moved
requirements for the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven
surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination15. Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be
to overturn.unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of
time.
6B. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
of its cabinet design.not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
YDo not compromise these design standards by applying exces-openings.
sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could 17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
ultimately overturn the product.qualified service personnel when:
YAlso, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing elec-
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
tronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause
appliance; or
product damage and/or personal injury. C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
7. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to aD. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.a marked change in performance; or
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location orE. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,18. Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similarbeyond that described in the operating instructions. All other
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in aservicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.
built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede
the flow of air through the ventilation openings.
9. Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the
such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that
10. Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power
the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the
supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
marked on the appliance.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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