Sharp Aquos LC-60LE450U, Operation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
ANTENNA
LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
CAUTION
• These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are
qualified to do so.
• Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside
antenna is connected to the television
equipment, 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
regard to proper grounding of the mast
and supporting 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.
• Warning statement indicating that Class II apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet
with a protective earthing connection.
• Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.
• Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect
device shall remain readily operable.
• Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.
• Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product
on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as
damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the
manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow
the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the
manufacturer.
• Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.
• Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not
cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/
or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in
installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless
proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.
• The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the
product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces
in case the panel breaks.