| 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 | ⎟ 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 short-out |
| 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 in | fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug | SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product |
| 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 safety | you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all |
| instructions should be followed. | purpose of the polarized plug. | servicing to qualified service personnel. |
| CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet | ⎟ If this product is equipped with a three-wire grounding | DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this product |
| before cleaning. The product should be cleaned only | type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin, it will | from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified |
| with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean | only fit into a grounding type power outlet. This is a | service personnel under the following conditions: |
| with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or other volatile | safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into | ⎟ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged. |
| liquids since they may corrode the cabinet. | the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your | ⎟ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into |
| ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not | obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of | the product. |
| recommended by the product manufacturer as | the grounding type plug. | ⎟ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. |
| they may cause hazards. | POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords | ⎟ 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 | damage and will often require extensive work by a |
| ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an | where 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, | ⎟ 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 | ⎟ When the product exhibits a distinct change in |
| recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with the | and built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National | performance — this indicates a need for service. |
| product. Any mounting of the product should follow | Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information | REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts |
| the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a | with regard to proper grounding of the mast and | are required, be sure the service technician has |
| mounting accessory recommended by the | supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire | used replacement parts specified by the |
| manufacturer. | to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding | manufacturer or have the same characteristics as |
| CART — A product and cart combination should be | conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, | the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may |
| moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and | connection to grounding electrodes, and | result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. |
| uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart | requirements for the grounding electrode. See | SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service or |
| combination to overturn. | Figure 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 power-line surges. | sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or |
| | POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should not | other products (including amplifiers) that produce |
| | be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or | heat. |
| | other electric light or power circuits, or where it can | |
| VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet are | fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing | |
| an outside antenna system, extreme care should be | |
| provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable | |
| taken to keep from touching such power lines or | |
| operation of the product and to protect it from | |
| circuits as contact with them might be fatal. | |
| overheating, and these openings must not be | |
| OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets, extension | ANTENNA |
| blocked or covered. The openings should never be |
| cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this |
| blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, | LEAD IN |
| can result in a risk of fire or electric shock. |
| or other similar surface. This product should not be | WIRE |
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| placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase | | GROUND |
| or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the | |
| manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to. | | CLAMP |
| POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated | | ANTENNA |
| | DISCHARGE UNIT |
| only from the type of power source indicated on the | |
| | (NEC SECTION 810-20) |
| marking label. If you are not sure of the type of | |
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| power supply to your home, consult your product | ELECTRIC | |
| dealer or local power company. | GROUNDING CONDUCTORS |
| LOCATION – The appliance should be installed in a | SERVICE |
| stable location. | EQUIPMENT | (NEC SECTION 810-21) |
| NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of the appliance | | |
| should be unplugged from the outlet when left un- | | GROUND CLAMPS |
| used for a long period of time. | |
| | POWER SERVICE GROUNDING |
| | Fig. A |
| | ELECTRODE SYSTEM |
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| | | (NEC ART 250, PART H) |
| | | NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE |