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Safety Instructions
CAUTION
RISK OF SHOCK
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not remove cover (or back). No user-
serviceable parts inside. Only refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not expose this unit to rain or moisture.
Explanation of Graphical Symbols
The lightning flash & arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of danger.
The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and servicing instructions.
1. Read Instructions
- All the safety and operating
instructions should be read before the appliance is
operated.
2. Retain Instructions
- The safety and operating
instructions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings
- All warnings on the appliance and in
the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions
- All operating and use
instructions should be followed.
5. Attachments
- Do not use attachments not
recommended by the product manufacturer as they may
cause hazards.
6. Water and Moisture
- Do not use this unit near water.
For example, near a bathtub or in a wet basement and
the like.
7. Carts and Stands
- The appliance should be used
only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.
7 A.
An appliance and cart combination
should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may
cause an overturn.
8. Ventilation
- The appliance should be situated so its
location does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For
example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed,
sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the
ventilation slots.
9. Heat
- The appliance should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
10. Power Sources
- The appliance should be
connected to a power supply only of the type described
in the operating instructions or as marked on the
appliance.
11. Grounding or Polarization
– Precautions should be
taken so that the grounding or polarization means of
an appliance is not defeated.
12. Power-Cord Protection
– 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 attention to cords at plugs,
convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit
from the appliance.
13. Cleaning
– Unplug this unit from the wall outlet
before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
14. Power lines
– An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
15. Nonuse Periods
– The power cord of the appliance
should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused
for a long period of time.
16. Object and Liquid Entry
– Care should be taken so
that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the
enclosure through openings.
17. Damage Requiring Service
– The appliance should
be serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power supply cord or plug has been damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen into the appliance; or
C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally
or exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
18. Servicing
– The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.
Note:
To CATV system installer s (U.S.A.): 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 as close to the point of
cable entry as practical.