Picture Cautions, Operation of Your Television

SAFETY TIPS

PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

16-1. If an outside antenna is connected to the television, 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, NFPA No. 70-1975, 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 electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

16-2. Note to CATV system installer:

(Only for television with CATV reception). This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820- 40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.

ANTENNA

LEAD IN

WIRE

GROUND

CLAMP

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

SERVICE EQUIPMENT

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC PART 250 PART H)

NEC NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS.

17.An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electrical lights 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.

18.For added protection for the television during a lightning storm, or when it is unused for long periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect antenna. This will prevent damage due to lightning and power-line surges.

OPERATION OF YOUR TELEVISION

19. This television should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply at your home, consult your dealer or local power company.

20.If the television does not operate normally by following the operating instructions, unplug the television

from the wall outlet and refer

servicing to	qualified	service
personnel.	Adjust only	those

controls that are covered in the instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified service technician to restore the television to normal operation.

21.If your television is to remain unused for a period of time, (such as when going on a holiday), turn

the television OFF and unplug it from the wall outlet.

IF THE TELEVISION DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY

22. If you	are unable to restore			23. Whenever the television is
normal	operation by	following		damaged or fails, or if there is a
the detailed procedure		in	your	distinct change in performance
operating instructions,		do	not	that indicates a need for service,
attempt any further adjustments.				unplug the television and have it
Unplug the television and call				checked by a qualified service
your dealer or service technician.				technician.

24.It is normal for some televisions to make occasional snapping or popping sounds, particularly when being turned on or off. If the snapping or popping is continuous or frequent, unplug the set and consult your dealer or service technician.

FOR SERVICING AND MODIFICATION

25.Do not use attachments not recommended by the television manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

26.If replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

27.Upon completion of any service or repairs to the television, ask the service technician to perform routine safety checks to determine that the television is in safe operating condition.