12. Power Lines
An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
13. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
14. Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this TV through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
15. Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the TV, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
| ANTENNA | |
| LEAD IN WIRE | |
GROUND CLAMP |
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| ANTENNA | |
| DISCHARGE UNIT | |
ELECTRIC | (NEC SECTION | |
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SERVICE | GROUNDING | |
EQUIPMENT | ||
CONDUCTORS | ||
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| (NEC SECTION | |
| GROUND CLAMPS | |
| POWER SERVICE GROUNDING | |
| ELECTRODE SYSTEM | |
NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H) | ||
16. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
17. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug the TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:
(a)When the
(b)If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the TV.
(c)If the TV has been exposed to rain or water.
(d)If the TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controllers that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controllers may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the TV to its normal operation.
(e)If the TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged.
(f)When the TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.
18. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.
19. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repair to the TV, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the TV is in safe operating condition.
20. Heat
The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
