IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READBEFOREOPERATINGEQUIPMENT
1. Read these instructions.exhibits a marked change in performance;
2. Keep these instructions.E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
3. Heed all warnings.damaged.
4. Follow all instructions.17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.recommended international global safety standards for tilt
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.and stability properties of its cabinet design.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings.? Do not compromise these design standards by applying
Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions.excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
8. Do notinstall near anyheatsources such as radiators,which could ultimately overturn the product.
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including? Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
amplifiers) that produce heat.electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized oritems could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
grounding-type plug.A polarized plug has two blades withcause product damage and/or personal injury.
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has twoWall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
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blades and third grounding prong. The wide blade or thirdmounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
prong are provided for your safety. When the providedmanufacturer.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.away from power lines.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding -Ifanoutside antenna is
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and theconnected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
point where they exit from the apparatus.grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by thesurges and built up static charges.
manufacturer.Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA
12Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, orNo. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
table specified by the manufacturer, or sold withgrounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding
theapparatus.When a cart is used,use cautionof the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoidgrounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
injury from tip-over.connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whenthe grounding electrode. See Figure below.
unused for long periods of time.21.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicingthat objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyenclosure through openings.
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid22. Battery Usage CAUTION -To prevent batteryleakage
has been spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, thethat may result in bodily injury, property damage, or
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does notdamage to the unit:
operate normally, or has been dropped.? Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal ofmarked on the unit.
these materials may be regulated due to environmental? Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,alkaline, etc.).
please contact your local authorities or the Electronic? Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
Industries Alliance: www.eiae.orgtime.
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance;
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer?s attention to Article
820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper groundingand,inparticular, specifiesthatthe cable ground shall be
connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
Example of Antenna Grounding as
GROUND CLAMPANTENNALEADINWIRE
per NEC - National Electric Code
ANTENNADISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION810-20)
GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION810-21)
GROUNDCLAMPS
ELECTRIC SERVICEEQUIPMENTPOWER SERVICEGROUNDING ELECTRODESYSTEM (NECART 250,PART H)
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