Zenith DXG-210 manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Important safeguards for you and your new product

Your product has been manufactured and tested with your safety in mind. However, improper use can result in potential elec- trical shock or fire hazards. To avoid defeating the safeguards that have been built into your new product, please read and observe the following safety points when installing and using your new product, and save them for future reference.

Observing the simple precautions discussed in this booklet can help you get many years of enjoyment and safe operation that are built into your new product.

This product complies with all applicable U.S. Federal safety requirements, and those of the Canadian Standards Association.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

(Continued from previous page)	19. Servicing
14. Outdoor Antenna Grounding	Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the	or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or
	other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per-
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded
	sonnel.
so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National	20. Damage Requiring Service
Electrical Code (U.S.A.), ANSI/ NFPA 70 provides informa-	Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing
tion with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-
	to qualified service personnel under the following condi-

1. Read Instructions

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is operated.

2. Follow Instructions

All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3. Retain Instructions

The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

4.Heed Warnings

All warnings on the product and in the operating instruc- tions should be adhered to.

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. Water and Moisture

Do not use 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.

7.Accessories

Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tri- pod, bracket, or table. The product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious damage to the prod- uct. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the prod- uct. Any mounting of the product should follow the manu- facturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer.

8. Transporting Product

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.

9. Attachments

Do not use attachments not recommended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

10. Ventilation

Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventila- tion and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless prop- er ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’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. Line-Cord Polarization

This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding type alternating-current line plug. 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, con- tact your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the three-wire ground-type 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.

porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an		tions:
antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, loca-
		a. If the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.		b. If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the
Example of Grounding According to		product.
		c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
National Electrical Code Instructions		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
Ground Clamp	Antenna Lead in Wire	improper adjustment of other controls may result in
		damage and will often require extensive work by a quali-
		fied technician to restore the product to its normal
	Antenna Discharge Unit	operation.
	(NEC Section 810-20)
	Grounding Conductor	e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
		damaged.
Electric Service	(NEC Section 810-21)
Equipment	Ground Clamps	f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
	Power Service Grounding	21. Replacement Parts
	Electrode System (NEC
NEC - National Electrical Code	Art 250, Part H)	When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
		technician has used replacement parts specified by the
15. Lightning		manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original
		part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
For added protection for this product (receiver) during a		shock, or other hazards.
lightning storm, or when it is left unattended and unused		22. Safety Check
for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and
		Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product,
disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
		ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
damage to the product due to lightning and power-line
		determine that the product is in proper operating condition.
surges.
		23. Wall or Ceiling Mounting
16. Power Lines
		The product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as
An outside antenna system should not be located in the
		recommended by the manufacturer.
vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or
		24. Heat
power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or
circuits. When installing an outside antenna system,		The product should be situated away from heat sources
extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such
		such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products
power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
		(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
17. Overloading

Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

18. Object and Liquid Entry

PORTABLE CART WARNING

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.

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