Scientific Atlanta DPR300 Series manual Power Cord Protection, Power Sources, Grounding

Important Rules for Safe Operation

Power Cord Protection

Arrange all power cords so that people cannot walk on the cords, place objects on the cords, or place objects against the cords, which can damage the cords. Pay particular attention to cords that are at plugs, at electrical outlets, and at the places where the cords exit the equipment.

Power Sources

A label on the AC power adapter that is supplied with this equipment indicates the correct power source for this equipment. Operate this equipment only from an electrical outlet that has the voltage and frequency that the label indicates.

If you are unsure of the type of power supply to your residence, consult Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., or your local power company.

Grounding

This equipment may be provided with a three-prong plug. Properly ground (earth) this equipment by inserting the plug into a grounded electrical, three-socket outlet. If you are unable to insert this plug fully into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet.

Damage that Requires Service

For damage that requires service, unplug this equipment from the electrical outlet. Contact your cable service provider when any of the following situations occur:

•There is damage to the power cord or plug

•Liquid enters the equipment

•A heavy object falls on the equipment

•There is exposure to rain or water

•Operation is not normal (the instructions describe the proper operation)

•If you drop this equipment, or damage the cabinet of this equipment

•If this equipment exhibits a distinct change in performance

Upon completion of any service or repairs to this equipment (cable modem), ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the equipment is in proper operating condition.

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