Safety Information 5
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. information, please contact your local authorities or
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.the Electronic Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
1. Read these instructions.16.Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
2. Keep these instructions.
3. Heed all warnings.A. The power supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
4. Follow all instructions.B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.the appliance; or
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install inD. The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
accordance with the manufacturerOs instructions.
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.17.Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized orrecommended international global safety standards for
tilt and stability properties of its cabinet design.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two bladesY Do not compromise these design standards by
with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug
has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wideapplying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the
blade or third prong are provided for your safety.cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.
Y Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet.
consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete
outlet.Such items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the
set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.
10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or18.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
pinched, particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by
the manufacturer.
11.Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
manufacturer.19.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
away from power lines.
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, 20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside
or table specified by the manufacturer or
sold with the apparatus. When a cart is antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the
used, use caution when moving the cart/antenna system is grounded so as to provide some
protection against voltage surges and built up static
apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.charges.
13.Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides information with
14.Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.respect to proper grounding of the mast and
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as if the power-supply cordsupporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to
an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding
or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objectsconnectors, location of antenna-discharge unit,
have fallen into the apparatus, or if the apparatus has
been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operateconnection to grounding electrodes and requirements
for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
normally, or has been dropped.21.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so
15.This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal
of these materials may be regulated due to environ-that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into
the enclosure through openings.
mental considerations. For disposal or recycling
Example of Antenna Grounding
per NEC - National Electrical Code
ANTENNA LEAD IN WIREGROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
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