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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1.Read these instructions.16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
2.Keep these instructions.serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;or
3.Heed all warnings.
B. Objects have fallen,or liquid has been spilled into the
4.Follow all instructions.
appliance;or
5.Do not use this apparatus near water.C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;or
6.Clean only with a dry cloth.D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
7.Do not block any of the ventilation openings.Install inexhibits a marked change in performance;or
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.E. The appliance has been dropped,or the enclosure damaged.
8.Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,heat 17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
registers,stoves,or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that international global safety standards for tilt and stability
produce heat.properties of its cabinets design.
Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying
9.Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-
excessive pull force to the front,or top,of the cabinet which
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than
could ultimately overturn the product.
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third
YAlso,do not endanger yourself,or children,by placing
grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are provided for
electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet.Such
your safety.When the provided plug does not fit into your
items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
outlet,consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
cause product damage and/or personal injury.
outlet.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched 18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
particularly at plugs,convenience receptacles,and the pointto a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
where they exit from the apparatus.19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
from power lines.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.
20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
12.Use only with a cart,stand,tripod,bracket,or table
connected to the receiver,be sure the antenna system is
specified by the manufacturer,or sold with the
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
apparatus.When a cart is used,use caution when
surges and built up static charges.
moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury
Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.70-
from tip-over.
1984,provides information with respect to proper grounding of
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unusedthe mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire
for long periods of time.to an antenna-discharge unit,size of grounding connectors,
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.Servicing islocation of antenna-discharge unit,connection to grounding
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,suchelectrodes and requirements for the grounding electrode.See
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilledFigure below.
or objects have fallen into apparatus,the apparatus has been21. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
exposed to rain or moisture,does not operate normally,or hasobjects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
been dropped.through openings.
15. This product may contain lead or mercury.Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.
For disposal or recycling information,please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance:www.eiae.org.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT(NECSECTION810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(NECSECTION810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM(NECART250,PARTH)
Note to the CATV system installer :This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installerOs attention to Article 820-40 of the
NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and,in particular,specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding
system of the building,as close to the point of cable entry as practical. |
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