IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTIONATTENTION:
RISK OF ELECTRICRISQUE DE CHOC ELECTRIQUE
SHOCK DO NOT OPENNE PAS OUVRIR
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK,ATTENTION
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USER POUR ?VITER LES CHOC ELECTRIQUES, INTRODUIRE LA LAME
LA PLUS LARGE DE LA FICHE DANS LA BORNE CORRESPON-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO
DANTE DE LA PRISE ET POUSSER JUSQUOAU FOND.
QUALIFIER SERVICE PERSONNEL
Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose thisCAUTION
unit to rain or moisture.
TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK MATCH WIDE BLADE OF PLUG
The lightning flash with an arrowhead symbol within an equilateral trian-TO WIDE SLOT FULLY INSERT.
gle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated Odanger-
ous voltage� within the productOs enclosure that may be of sufficientIf an indoor antenna is used (either built into the set or installed separately),
never allow any part of the antenna to touch the metal parts of other electrical
magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shcok to persons.appliances such as a lamp, TV set etc.
CAUTION
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alertPOWER LINES
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenanceAny outdoor antenna must be located away from all power lines.
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the product.
OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outside antenna is connected to your tuner or tuner-preamplifier, be sure
Do not place this unit on an unstable cart, stand or tripod,the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against volt-
bracket or table. The unit may fall, causing serious injury to a
age surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical
child or adult and serious damage to the unit. Use only with aCode, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the man-
grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to
ufacturer or sold with the unit. Any mounting of the device on aan antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna dis-
wall or ceiling should follow the maufacturerOs instructions and
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for the
should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manu-grounding electrode.
facturer.
a. Use No. 10 AWG (5.3mm2) copper, No. 8 AWG (8.4mm2) aluminium, No. 17
An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops,AWG (1.0mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or larger, as a ground wire.
excessive force and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combi-
b. Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to house with stand-off insulators
nation to overturn.spaced from 4-6 feet (1.22 - 1.83 m) apart.
c. Mount antenna discharge unit as close as possible to where lead-in enters
Read and follow all the safety and operating instructions before connecting orhouse.
using this unit. Retain this notice and the ownerOs manual for future reference.
d. Use jumper wire not smaller than No.6 AWG (13.3mm2) copper, or the equiva-
All warnings on the unit and in itOs operating instructions should be adhered to.lent, when a separate antenna-grounding electrode is used. see NEC Section
Do not use this unit near water; for example, near a bath tub, washbowl, kitchen810-21 (j).
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
The unit should be installed so that its location or position does not interfere withEXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 - RADIO AND TELEVI-
its proper ventilation. For example, it should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug
or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or placed in a built-inSION EQUIPMENT.
installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet, that may impede the flow of air
through its ventilation openings.
The unit should be situated from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves or other devices (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
The unit should be connected to a power supply outlet only of the voltage and
frequency marked on its rear panel.
The power supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or
pinched, especially near the plug, convenience receptacles, or where the cord
exits from the unit.
Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Never use benzine, thinner
or other solvents for cleaning. Use only a soft damp cloth.
The power supply cord of the unit should be unplugged from the wall outlet when
it is to be unused for a long period of time.
Care should be taken so that objects do not fall, and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through any openings.
This unit should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain or liquids of any kind; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance; or
E. The device has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
Upon completion of any servicing or repairs, request the service shopOs assur-
ance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts with the same characteris-
tics as the original parts have been used, and that the routine safety checks
have been performed to guarantee that the equipment is in safe operating condi-
tion.
NOTE TO CATV SYSTEM INSTALLER: This reminder is provided to
REPLACEMENT WITH UNAUTHORIZED PARTS MAY RESULT IN FIRE,call the CATV system installerOs attention to Article 820-22 of the
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR OTHER HAZARDS.National Electrical Code that provides guidelines for proper grounding
and, in particular, specifies that the ground cable ground shall be con-
nected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.
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