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GENERAL INFORMATION
Important safety 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. Cleaning - Unplug this product from the wall outlet before
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a
damp cloth for cleaning.
Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service
and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the
loss of an authorization code for a CATV converter, is not
intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other
purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the appliance
in the cleaning description otherwise required in item 5.
6. Attachments - Do not use attachments not recommended
by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture - 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. Accessories - Do not place this video product on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The video
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and
serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand,
tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or
sold with the video product. Any mounting of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a
mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.
8A.
An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and
cart combination to overturn.
9. Ventilation - Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided
for ventilation, to ensure reliable operation of the video
product, and to protect it from overheating. These openings
must not be blocked or 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.
10. Power Sources - This video 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 appliance supplier or local power company.
For video products intended to operate from battery power,
or other sources, refer to the operating instructions.
11. 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 the plug 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.
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. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the video product, be sure the
antenna or cable 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 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 Fig.A.
14. 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 surges.
15. 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.
16. Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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 on, 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 the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
- this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement Parts - When replacement parts are required,
be sure the service technician has used replacement parts
specified by the manufactu-rer or which have the same
characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions
may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
21. 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.
22. Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with
a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.
23. Heat - The product should be situated away from heat
sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other
products that produce heat.
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND
CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS
PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
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