IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. Read these instructions.C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
2. Keep these instructions.D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
3. Heed all warnings.
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure 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 and
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.stability properties of its cabinets design.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install inY Do not compromise these design standards by applying
excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
accordance with the manufacturers instructions.which could ultimately overturn the product.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat Y Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) thatelectronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
produce heat.items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orcause product damage and/or personal injury.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one18.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two bladesmounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
and third grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong aremanufacturer.
provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit19.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.from power lines.
20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the pointgrounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
where they exit from the apparatus.
surges and built up static charges.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by theSection 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
manufacturer.70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table grounding of the mats and supporting structure grounding of
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with thethe lead-in wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding
apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when moving theconnectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding
electrode. See Figure below.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused
for long periods of time.21.Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing isobjects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,enclosure through openings.
a) Warning:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this
such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been
spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus hasapparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and
objects filled with liquids, such as vases should not be placed
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,on this apparatus.
or has been dropped.
22.Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
15.This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these
materials may be regulated due to environmentalmay result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the
unit:
considerations. For disposal or recycling information, pleaseY Install all batteries correctly, with + and - alignment as
contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries
Alliance: www.eiae.org.marked on the unit.
Y Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline,
16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
etc.)
serviced by qualified service personnel when:Y Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the
appliance; or
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NECSECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEMELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
(NECART 250,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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