Winegard RM-9946 Installation & Operation Manual Download Page 2

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WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

(Not applicable to mount and antenna)

CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

Dangerous voltage
inside enclosure

Refer to operating, mainte-
nance and safeguard
literature accompanying unit.

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

17. Do not attempt to service this video product
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz-
ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
sonnel.
18. Unplug this video product from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions:
a. When the power supply cord or plug is dam-
aged.
b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the video product.
c. If the video product, except for antenna mounted
preamplifiers and downconverters, has been ex-
posed to rain or water.
d. If the video product does not operate normally
by following the operating instructions. Adjust only
those controls, when provided, that are covered by
the operating instructions. An improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage that
will often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the video product to its nor-
mal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the
housing has been damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change
in performance - this indicates a need for service.
19. When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufacturer or have the same
characteristics as the original part. Improper sub-
stitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other
hazards.
20. Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this video product, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the video
product is in proper operating condition.
21. Note to CATV system installer: This reminder
is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Art. 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 possible.
22. This product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

23. The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves
or other products (including amplifiers) that pro-
duce heat.

attention to cord at plug, convenience receptacle
and the point where cord exits from the appliance.
12. If an outside antenna or cable system is con-
nected to this video product, be sure system is
grounded so as to provide some protection against
voltage surges and built-up static charges. Proper
method is shown below.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

1. All the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the appliance is operated.
2. The safety and operating instructions should be
retained for future reference.
3. All warnings on the appliance and in the
operating instructions should be adhered to.
4. All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5. Unplug this video or audio product from the wall
outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners
or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6. Do not use attachments not recommended by
the video product manufacturer as they may cause
hazards.
7. Do not use this video 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.
8. If slots, holes and openings are located in the
housing, they are provided for ventilation and to
ensure reliable operation of the video product and
to protect it from overheating. These openings
should never be covered. The openings should
never be blocked by placing the video product on
a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This
video product should never be placed near or over
a radiator or heat register. This video product
should not be placed in a built-in installation such
as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have
been adhered to.
9. This video product should be operated only from
the type of power source indicated in electrical
rating printed on the appliance or power supply.
10A. If the appliance 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 an electrician to replace your
obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose
of the polarized plug.
10B. If the appliance is equipped with a 3-wire
grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground-
ing) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type
power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an
electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
11. Power-supply cord should be routed so that it
is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items
placed upon or against it, paying particular

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

13. 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 install-
ing an outside antenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power
lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
14. For added protection for this video product
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat-
tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug
it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna
or cable system.
15. Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric
shock.
16. Never push objects of any kind into this video
product through openings as they may touch dan-
gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of
any kind on the video product.