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Important
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION SET
12.Do not use the television set near water, for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
•Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug set from wall outlet and refer to qualified service personnel.
13.Choose a place where light (artificial or sunlight) does not shine directly on the screen.
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14.Avoid dusty places, since accumulated dust inside the chassis may cause failure of the set when high humidity persists.
15.The set has slots or openings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes which provide reliable operation of the receiver and protect the TV from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered.
•Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material.
•Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed, sofa, rug, etc.
•Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register.
•Never place the set in a "built- in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.
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PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION SET
16.If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, 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, NFPA
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proper grounding of the mast
and supporting structure, grounding of the
of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit connection to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
WIRE
GROUND
CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION
ELECTRIC
SERVICE EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS.
17.An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights 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.For added protection for the television set during a lightning storm, or when it is unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and
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OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION SET
19.This television set 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 at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating instructions.
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IF THE TELEVISION SET DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY
22.If you are unable to restore normal operation by following
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adjustments. | Unplug | the set |
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and call your dealer or service technician.
23.Whenever the television set is damaged or fails, or if there is a distinct change in performance that indicates a need for service, unplug the set and have it checked by a qualified service technician.
24.It is normal for some television sets to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician.
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FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION
25.Do not use attachments not recommended by the television set manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
26.When replacement parts are required, be sure the service
technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the
original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.
27.Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television set, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.
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