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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. 17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recom-
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT.mended international global safety standards for tilt and
stability properties of its cabinet design.
1. Read these instructions.
Y Do not compromise these design standards by applying
2. Keep these instructions.excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet
3. Heed all warnings.which could ultimately overturn the product.
4. Follow all instructions.Y Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
5. Do not use this apparatus near water.electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
6. Clean only with a dry cloth.items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
cause product damage and/or personal injury.
7. Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturerOs instructions.18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
8. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including ampli-manufacturer.
19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located
fiers) that produce heat.
9. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized oraway from power lines.
20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has twoconnected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade orsurges and built up static charges.
third prong are provided for your safety. When the pro-
vided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electri-Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
cian for replacement of the obsolete outlet.No. 70-1984, provides information with respect to proper
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched,grounding of the mast and supporting structure grounding
of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.grounding connectors, location of antenna discharge unit,
connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
manufacturer.
21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
12.Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
table specified by the manufacturer or sold with
enclosure through openings.
the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution
when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage
injury from tip-over.that may result in bodily injury or damage to the unit:
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or whenY Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as
unused for long periods of time.marked on the unit.
Y Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alka-
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
line, etc.).
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in anyY Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long
way, such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged,
liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the appa-time.
ratus, or if the apparatus has been exposed to rain or
moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.Example of Antenna Grounding
per NEC - National Electrical Code
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of
these materials may be regulated due to environmental
considerations. For disposal or recycling information,
please contact your local authorities or the ElectronicGROUND CLAMPANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE
Industries Alliance: www.eiae.org
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into theGROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)
appliance; or
GROUND CLAMPS
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally orELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENTPOWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam-04/01
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