![](/images/new-backgrounds/1244640/24464027x1.webp)
Appendix A
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read before operating equipment
1. | Read these instructions. | C. The appliance has been exposed to rain; or | |||
2. | Keep these instructions. | D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a | |||
3. | Heed all warnings. |
| marked change in performance; or | ||
4. | Follow all instructions. | E. The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged. | |||
5. | Do not use this apparatus near water. | 17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended | |||
6. | Clean only with a dry cloth. |
| international global safety standards for tilt and stability properties of its | ||
7. | Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with |
| cabinets design. | ||
| the manufacturers instructions. | • Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive pull | |||
8. | Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, |
| force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which could ultimately | ||
| stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. |
| overturn the product. | ||
9. | Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or | • Also,do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic | |||
| A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A |
| equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could | ||
| grounding type plug has two blades and third grounding prong. The wide |
| unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage | ||
| blade or third prong are provided for your safety. When the provided |
| and/or personal injury. | ||
| plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement | 18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a | |||
| of the obsolete outlet. |
| wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer. | ||
10. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at | 19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from | ||||
| plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the |
| power lines. | ||
| apparatus. | 20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to | |||
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. |
| the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide | |||
12. |
| Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by |
| some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. | |
|
| the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is |
| Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. | |
|
| used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination |
| provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mats and | |
| to avoid injury from |
| supporting structure grounding of the | ||
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long |
| discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, location of antenna- | |||
| periods of time. |
| discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirements for | ||
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required |
| the grounding electrode. See Figure below. | |||
| when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as | 21. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do | |||
| cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen |
| not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings. | ||
| into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, |
| a) Warning: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this apparatus | ||
| does not operate normally, or has been dropped. |
| should not be exposed to rain or moisture and objects filled with | ||
15. This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these materials |
| liquids, such as vases should not be placed on this apparatus. | |||
| may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or | 22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may | |||
| recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the |
| result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit: | ||
| Electronic Industries Alliance:www.eiae.org. | • Install all batteries correctly, with + and - alignment as marked on the | |||
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by |
| unit. | |||
| qualified service personnel when: | • Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.) | |||
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or | • Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time. | ||||
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or |
|
|
| ||
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER |
|
|
|
|
| NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC) |
|
|
|
|
| GROUND CLAMP | ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE |
| |
|
|
|
| ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT |
|
|
|
|
| (NEC SECTION |
|
|
|
|
| GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
|
|
|
|
| (NEC SECTION |
|
|
| ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT |
| GROUND CLAMPS |
|
|
|
| POWER SERVICE GROUNDING |
| |
|
|
|
|
| |
|
|
|
| ELECTRODE SYSTEM |
|
|
|
|
| (NEC ART 250, PART H) |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Note to the CATV system installer: this reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article
12EN