CAUTION: READ THIS BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR UNIT
15
Damage Requi1·ing Service - The appliance should
be 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
the appliance;
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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 cabinet
damaged.
16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service
the appliance beyond those means described in the
operating instructions. All other servicing should be
referred to qualified service personnel.
17
Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be
located away from power lines.
18
Grounding or Polarization - The precautions that
should be taken so that the grounding or polarization
of an appliance is not defeated.
19
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - 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.
Section
810
of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
No.
70-1984,
provides information with respect 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.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
INSTRUCTIONS (CONTAINED IN ARTICLE
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1.
This unit is a sophisticated receiver. To ensure
proper operation for the best possible performance,
please read this manual carefully.
2.
Choose the installation location of this unit
carefully. Avoid placing it in direct sunlight or close to
a source of heat. Also avoid locations subject to
vibration and excessive dust, heat, cold or moisture.
Keep it away from such sources of hum as
transformers or motors.
3.
Do not open the cabinet as this might result in
damage to the set, or electrical shock. If a foreign
object should get into the set, contact your dealer.
4.
To prevent lightning damage, pull out the power
cord and remove the antenna cable during an
electrical storm.
5.
When removing the power plug from the wall
outlet, always pull directly on the plug; never pull the
cord itself.
6. Do not use force when using the switches.
7.
When moving the set be sure to first pull out the
power plug and remove cords connected to other
equipment.
8.
Do not attempt to clean this unit with chemical
solvent as this might damage the finish. Use a clean,
dry cloth.
9.
Be sure to read the "Troubleshooting" section for
advice on common operating errors before concluding
that this unit is faulty.
1 0.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future
reference.
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