Philips 27PTG015D, 32PT7OO5D, 32PTG005D owner manual Grounding

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS Read before operating equipment

1.Read these instructions. 2, Keep these instructions,

3.Heed all warnings.

4,

Follow

all instructions.

5,

Do

not

use this TV near water.

6, Clean only with a dry cloth,

7,

Do

not

block

any

of the

ventilation

openings, Install in accordance

with

the

manufacturers

instructions,

8,

Do

not

install

near any

heat

sources

such as radiators,

heat

registers, stoves, or" other apparatus (including amplifiers) that

produce

heat,

9,

Do

not

defeat

the

safety purpose

of the polarized

or grounding-

type plug, A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the

other, A grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding

prong, The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety,

When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an

electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet,

10,

Protect

the

power

cord

from

being

walked

on

or

pinched

particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where

they exit from the apparatus,

11, Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer,

12,

Use

only with

a cart,

stand, tripod,

bracket, or table

specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the TV

a cart is used, use caution when moving

the

avoid injury from tip-over,

13,

Unplug

this

TV

during lightning

storms

or when

unused

for long

periods

of

time,

14,

Refer" all servicing

to qualified

service

personnel,

Servicing is

required when the TV has been damaged in any way, such as

power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or

objects have fallen into apparatus, the TV has been exposed to rain

or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped,

15, This product may contain lead and mercury, Disposal of these

materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations,

For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local

authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance: www,eiae,org

16,

Damage

Requiring

Service - The

TV

should

be serviced

by qualified

service

personnel

when:

A,

The power

supply

cord

or the

plug has been

damaged; or

B,

Objects

have fallen, or liquid

has been

spilled

into

the TV; or

C,

The TV has been exposed

to

rain; or

D, The TV does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E, The TV has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

17, Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties

of its cabinet design.

•Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately overturn the product.

•Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsuspectJngly Fall from the top of the set and cause product damage and/or personal injury.

18, Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The TV should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer'.

19, Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

20.Outdoor Antenna Grounding - ]fan outside antenna is connected to the receiver, 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 Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.

21.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

a)Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus should not be exposed to rain or" moisture and objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should not be placed on this apparatus.

22. Battery Usage CAUTION To prevent battery leakage that may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:

•Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on the unit,

•Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc,),

•Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time,

Note to the CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

Example	of	Antenna	Grounding
as per	NEC	= National	Electric	Code
				GROUNDCLAMP	ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGEUNIT (iq_SECTION810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS(HE(; SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

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