WARNING: TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK HAZARD, DO | IMPORTANT NOTICE |
NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. | The serial number for this equipment is located on the rear panel. |
| Please write this serial number on your enclosed warranty card and |
| keep it in a secure area. This is for your security. |
IMPORTANT
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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
CAUTION:
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating | GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION |
| OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects of |
instructions should be read before the product is | Ö If this product is equipped with a polarized alternating |
| any kind into this product through openings as they |
operated. | current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than |
| may touch dangerous voltage points or |
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating | the other), it will fit into the outlet only one way. This |
| parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. |
instructions should be retained for future reference. | is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug |
| Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. |
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and | fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug |
| SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product |
in the operating instructions should be adhered to. | should still fail to fit, contact your electrician to |
| yourself as opening or removing covers may expose |
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use | replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the |
| you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all |
instructions should be followed. | safety purpose of the polarized plug. |
| servicing to qualified service personnel. |
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet | Ö If this product is equipped with a |
| DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product |
before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only | grounding type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) |
| from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified |
with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean | pin, it will only fit into a grounding type power outlet. |
| service personnel under the following conditions: |
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other | This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the |
| Ö When the |
volatile liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. | plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to |
| Ö If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into |
ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not | replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the |
| the product. |
recommended by the product manufacturer as they | safety purpose of the grounding type plug. |
| Ö If the product has been exposed to rain or water. |
may cause hazards. |
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| Ö If the product does not operate normally by following |
WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product | should be routed so that they are not likely to be |
| the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls |
near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash | walked on or pinched by items placed upon or |
| that are covered by the operating instructions as an |
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; | against them, paying particular attention to cords at |
| improper adjustment of other controls may result in |
or near a swimming pool; and the like. | plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where |
| damage and will often require extensive work by a |
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an | they exit from the product. |
| qualified technician to restore the product to its |
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The | OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside |
| normal operation. |
product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or | antenna or cable system is connected to the product, |
| Ö If the product has been dropped or damaged in any |
adult, and serious damage to the product. Use only | be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so |
| way. |
with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table | as to provide some protection against voltage surges |
| Ö When the product exhibits a distinct change in |
recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with | and |
| performance — this indicates a need for service. |
the product. Any mounting of the product should | Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information |
| REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts |
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should | with regard to proper grounding of the mast and |
| are required, be sure the service technician has used |
use a mounting accessory recommended by the | supporting structure, grounding of the |
| replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or |
manufacturer. | to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding |
| have the same characteristics as the original part. |
CART — A product and cart combination should be | conductors, location of |
| Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric |
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and | connection to grounding electrodes, and |
| shock, or other hazards. |
uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart | requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure |
| SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or |
combination to overturn. | A. |
| repairs to this product, ask the service technician to |
| LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product |
| perform safety checks to determine that the product |
| during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended |
| is in proper operating condition. |
| and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from |
| WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product should |
| the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable |
| not be mounted to a wall or ceiling. |
| system. This will prevent damage to the product |
| HEAT — The product should be situated away from heat |
| due to lightning and |
| sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or |
| POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should |
| other products (including amplifiers) that produce |
| not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines |
| heat. |
| or other electric light or power circuits, or where it |
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VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are | can fall into such power lines or circuits. When |
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installing an outside antenna system, extreme care |
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provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable |
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should be taken to keep from touching such power |
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operation of the product and to protect it from |
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lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. |
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overheating, and these openings must not be |
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OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, |
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blocked or covered. The openings should never be |
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extension cords, or integral convenience receptacles |
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blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, |
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as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. |
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or other similar surface. This product should not be |
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placed in a |
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rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the |
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manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. |
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POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated |
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only from the type of power source indicated on the |
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marking label. If you are not sure of the type of |
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power supply to your home, consult your product | ELECTRIC |
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dealer or local power company. |
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LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a | SERVICE |
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stable location. | EQUIPMENT |
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NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance |
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should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- |
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used for a long period of time. |
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| NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |
CAUTION
•Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
•The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard.