Positioning the appliance
1. Do not place your appliance on an unstable cart, stand, shelf or table. Serious
injury to an individual, and damage to the appliance, may result if it should fall.
Your salesperson can recommend approved carts and stands
or shelf and wall mounting instructions. An appliance and cart
combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, exces-
sive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
2. Slots and openings in the cabinet and in the back or bottom are
provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the appliance and to
protect it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be covered with a cloth or other material, and the
bottom openings should not be blocked by placing the unit on a bed, sofa, rug,
or other similar surface. This appliance should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat register. This appliance should not be placed in a built-in
installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided.
3. Do not expose the appliance to rain or use near water . . . for example, near a
bathtub, swimming pool, kitchen sink, in a wet basement, etc.
Hooking Up Outdoor Antenna
LIGHTNING PROTECTION FOR YOUR ANTENNA AND SET AS PER NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS.
4. If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system
is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built
up static charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70,
provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
porting structure, grounding of the lead in wire to an antenna discharge unit,
size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection
to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into
such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir-
cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Plug in the power cord
5. This product should be operated only from the type of power source indicat-
ed on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply to your
home, consult your product dealer or local power company. This product is
equipped with a polarized alternating current line plug (a plug having one blade
wider than the other). This plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This
is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try
reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to
replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of this polarized
plug. Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral convenience
receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
6. Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked
on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular atten-
tion to cords at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the product.
Cleaning
7. Before cleaning, unplug the unit from the wall outlet. Do not apply liquid clean-
ers or aerosol cleaners directly to the unit. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
Service & Repair
8. Unplug the appliance from the wall outlet and refer servicing to
qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
A. If the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
B. If liquid has been spilled into the appliance.
C. If the appliance has been exposed to rain or water.
D. If the appliance has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
E. If the appliance exhibits a distinct change in performance.
F. If the appliance does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, adjust only those controls that are covered in the operating
instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage
and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
appliance to normal operation.
9. Upon completion of any service or repair, request the service technician’s
assurance that only Factory Authorized Replacement Parts that have the same
characteristics as the original parts were used, and that routine safety checks
have been performed to determine that the appliance is in safe operating con-
dition. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electrical shock, or other
hazards.
10. Never add accessories that have not been specifically designed for use with
this appliance as they may cause hazards.
11. For added protection during a lightning storm, or when the set is left
unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall out-
let and disconnect the antenna. This will prevent damage to the set due to
lightning or power line surges.
12. Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may
touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR
BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT DANGEROUS VOLTAGE CONSTITUTING A
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK IS PRESENT WITHIN THIS UNIT.
THIS SYMBOL INDICATES THAT THERE ARE IMPORTANT OPERATING AND
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE LITERATURE ACCOMPANYING THIS
UNIT.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO
RAIN OR MOISTURE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: PLEASE ADHERE TO ALL WARNINGS ON THE PRODUCT AND IN THE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. BEFORE OPERATING THE PRODUCT,
PLEASE READ ALL OF THE SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS. RETAIN THIS LITERATURE FOR REFERENCE.
Follow all instructions...
“Note to 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
building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.”
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE,
ANSI/NFPA 70
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