IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read and follow all instructions. 14. Tilt/Stability- All televisions must comply with recommended
2. Do not operate this apparatus near water. international safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its
3. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, cabinet design.
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. " Do not compromise these design standards by applying
4. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which
5. Clean only with a dry cloth. could ultimately overturn the product.
6. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type " Do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
plug. .A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product
wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the damage and/or personal injury.
provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 15. Wall or Ceiling Mounting- The appliance should be mounted to a wall
replacement of the obsolete outlet.. or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at 16. Power Lines- An outdoor antenna should be located away from power
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the lines.
apparatus. 17. Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna is connected to
8. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. the receiver, make sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
9. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the provide protection against voltage surges and built up of static
manufacturer, or sold with the charges.
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-1984,
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and
10. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna
unused for long periods of time. discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of
11. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or 18. Object and Liquid Entry- Care should be taken so that objects do not
objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 19. Battery Usage CAUTION -To prevent battery leakage that may result
12. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For " Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on
disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities the unit.
or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org " Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
13. Damage Requiring Service -The appliance should be serviced by
" Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
qualified service personnel when:
20. Keep this manual for future reference
" The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
" Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
or
" The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
" The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
Example of Antenna Grounding as per
marked change in performance; or
NEC - National Electric Code
" The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
GROUND CLAMP
Note to the CATV system installer: ThisANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
reminder is provided to call the CATV
system installer's attention to Article 820-40
(NEC SECTION 810-20)ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
of the NEC that provides guidelines for
proper grounding and, in particular,
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)(NEC SECTION 810-21)
specifies that the cable ground shall be
GROUND CLAMPS
connected to the grounding system of the
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODME SYSTE
building, as close to the point of cable entry(NEC ART 250, PART H)
as practical.
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