IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read these instructions.16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced
2. Keep these instructions.by qualified service personnel when:
3. Heed all warnings.A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appli-
4. Follow all instructions.
ance; 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 in accordanceexhibits a marked change in performance; or
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 regis-17. Tilt/Stability- All televisions must comply with recommended
ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produceinternational global safety standards for tilt and stability properties
heat.of its cabinet design.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying exces-
type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider thansive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ulti-
the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and third ground-mately overturn the product.
ing prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for yourY Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electron-
safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, con-ic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could
sult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product dam-
age and/or personal injury.
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particu-
larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to
exit from the apparatus.a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer19. Power Lines - .An outdoor antenna should be located away from
power lines.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the app-20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connect-
aratus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving ed to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to
the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-overprovide some protection against voltage sur.ges and built up static
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused forcharges.
long periods of time.Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any waythe mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to, such
as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilledan antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location
or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has beenof antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normallyrequirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below, or has.
been dropped.21. Object and Liquid Entry- Care should be taken so that objects
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of thesedo not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.openings.
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
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 grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the build-
ing, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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 (NEC ART 250, PART H)
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
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