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 operation pre-that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
cautions 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 the
1. Read Instructions - All the safety and operating instructions shouldappliance.
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. PowerLines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
3. Heed W arnings- All warnings on the appliance and in the operatingpower lines.
instructions should be adhered to.
14. OutdoorAntenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected
4. Follow Instructions- All operating and use instructions should beto the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to pro-
followed.vide some protection against voltage surges and built up static
5. W aterand Moisture - The appliance should not be used near watercharges.
- for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, inSection 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
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 antenna
stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for
6A.An appliance and cart combination should be moved
the grounding electrode. See Fig. below.
with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-
faces may cause the appliance and cart combination to15. Non-use Periods- The power cord of the appliance should be
overturn.unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.
6B. Tilt/Stability- All televisions must comply with recommended inter-16. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do
national global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of itsnot fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through open-
cabinet design.ings.
YDo not compromise these design standards by applying exces-17. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by
sive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could qualified service personnel when:
ultimately overturn the product.A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
YAlso, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing elec-
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
tronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items or
could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
product damage and/or personal injury. D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a
7. W all orCeiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to amarked change in performance; or
wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
8. Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or18. Servicing- The user should not attempt to service the appliance
position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example,beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servic-
the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similaring should be referred to qualified service personnel.
surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-
in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the
flow of air through the ventilation openings.
Note to the CATV system installer:This reminder is provided to call the
9. Heat- The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such
CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that pro-
as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including
vides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the
amplifiers) that produce heat.
cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building,
10. PowerSources - The appliance should be connected to a power sup-
as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
ply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as
marked on the appliance.
Example of Antenna Grounding
as per NEC - National Electric Code
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
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