IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
Read these instructions.17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
Keep these instructions.international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of
its cabinet design.
Heed all warnings.
Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
Follow all instructions.pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately
Do not use this apparatus near water.overturn the product.
Y Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
Clean only with a dry cloth.
equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsus-
Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordancepectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
with the manufacturers instructions.and/or personal injury.
Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufac-
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-typeturer.
plug.A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other.19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from
A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong.power lines.
The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.When
20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded
for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up
0. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularlystatic charges.
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from
Section 810 of the National Electric Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,
the apparatus.
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast
1. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an anten-
2.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table na discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the appara discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements
tus. When a cart is used, use caution when movingfor the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
3. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused forobjects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
long periods of time.through openings.comply with recommended international global safe-
4. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is requiredty standards for tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objectsmay result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rainY Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on
or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
the unit.
5. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these materi-Y Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
als may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For dispos-Y Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
al or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or
the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
6. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serv-Example of Antenna Grounding
iced by qualified service personnel when:as per NEC - National Electric Code
A.The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B.Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-
ance; or
C.The appliance has been exposed to rain; orGROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
D.The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E.The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
Note to the CATV system installer: This
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS eminder is provided to call the CATV system(NEC SECTION 810-21)
nstaller's attention to Article 820-40 of the NECGROUND CLAMPS
hat provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be(NEC ART 250, PART H)
onnected to the grounding system of the building,
s close to the point of cable entry as practical. |
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