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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE OPERATING EQUIPMENT (for U. S. A only)
This product was designed and manufactured to meet strict quality and
safety standards. There are, however, some installation and operation
precautions which you should be particularly aware of.
1.
Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read
before the product is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained
for future reference.
3.
Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions
should be adhered to.
4.
Follow Instructions – All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5.
Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.
Attachments – Do not use attachments not recommended by the product
manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.
Water and Moisture – Do not u se 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.
8.
Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product.
Any mounting of the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions,
and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
9.
CART – A product and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart
combination to overturn.
10.
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are
provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable
operation of the product and toprotect it from overheating,
andthese openings must not beblocked or covered. The openings should never
be blocked byplacing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such asa bookcase
or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or themanufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
11.
Power Sources – This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated 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. For
products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the
operating instructions.
12.
Grounding or Polarization – This
product may be 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 theplug 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 the polarized
plug.
AC POLARIZED PLUG
13.
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 product.
14.
Protective Attachment Plug – The product is equipped with an attachment plug
having overload protection. This is a safety feature. See Instruction Manual for
replacement or resetting of protective device. If replacement of the plug is
required, be sure the service technician has used a replacement plug specified by
the manufacturer that has the same overload protection as the original plug.
17.
Power Lines – 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 circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
18
Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords, or integral
convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
19.
Object and Liquid Entry – 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.
20.
Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
21.
Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this 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 damaged.
b.
If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the product.
c.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
d.
If the product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to its
normal operation.
e.
If the product has been dropped or damaged in any way, and
f.
When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance – this indicates
a need for service.
23.
Safety Check – Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the
product is in proper operating condition.
24.
Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product should be mounted to a wall or
ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.
25.
Heat – The product should be situated away from heat sources such as
radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la Classe B est conforme à la norme
NMB-003 du Canada.
15.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected
to the product, be sure the antenna or cable 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. See Figure 1.
16.
Lightning – For added protection for this product during a lightning storm, or when
it is left unattended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall
outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage to
the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
22.
Replacement Parts - 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. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
FIGURE 1
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70
GROUND
CLAMP
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
