Sharp CD-BA120 operation manual U T I O N, Important Safeguards

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons.

C A U T I O N

R I S K O F E L E C T R I C S H O C K

D O N O T O P E N

CAU TION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT R EMOVE COVER (OR BACK).

NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON- NEL.

The exclamation point within an equi- lateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servic- ing) instructions in the literature ac- companying the appliance.

Caution - use of controls or adjustments or per- formance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EX- POSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

CAUTION

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electri- cal shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its instal- lation, use and servicing.

12Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an 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 Electrical 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 conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

1Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in the operat- ing instructions should be adhered to.

2Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions should be followed.

3Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

4Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manufacturer.

∙An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination to overturn.

E L E C T R I C

S E R V I C E

EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD

IN WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE

UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

5Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For ex- ample, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

7Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (in- cluding amplifiers) that produce heat.

8Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the operating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9Power-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 appliance.

10Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

11Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

13Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

15Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

AThe power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

BObjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

CThe appliance has been exposed to rain; or

DThe appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

EThe appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.

16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other ser- vicing should be referred to qualified service personnel.

17 Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an appliance is not defeated.

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