Infinity HPS-500, HPS-1000 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1)Read Instructions – All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the product is oper- ated.

2)Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3)Heed Warnings – All warnings on the product and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

4)Follow Instructions – All operating and use instruc- tions should be followed.

5)Cleaning – Unplug this product from the wall out- let before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Exception: A product that is meant for uninterrupted service and that for some specific reason, such as the possibility of the loss of an authorization code for a CATV Converter, is not intended to be unplugged by the user for cleaning or any other purpose, may exclude the reference to unplugging the product in the cleaning description otherwise required in number 5.

6)Attachments – Do not use attachments not recom- mended by the product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7)Water and Moisture – Do not use this product near water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen

sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

8)Accessories – Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket,

or table. The product may fall,

causing serious injury to a child or adult, and serious

damage to the product. Use only with a cart, stand, tri-

pod, bracket, or table recom-

mended by the manufacturer, or sold with the product. Any

mounting of the product should

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufac- turer.

9)A Product and Cart Combination Should Be Moved With Care – Quick stop, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the product and cart com- bination to overturn.

10)Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable opera- tion of the product and to protect it from overheating, and these openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should not be placed in a built-in instal- lation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventila- tion is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.

11)Power Sources – This product 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 to your home, consult your product dealer or local power company. For products intended to operate from battery power, or other sources, refer to the oper- ating instructions.

12) Grounding or Polarization – Figure A.
This product may be equipped
with a polarized alternating-cur-					ANTENNA
rent-line plug (a plug having one					LEAD-IN
					WIRE
blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit into the power outlet				GROUND
only one way. This is a safety fea-				CLAMP
ture. If you are unable to insert
the plug fully into the outlet, try						ANTENNA
						DISCHARGE UNIT
reversing the plug. If the plug
						(NEC SECTION 810-21)
should still fail to fit, contact your						GROUNDING CONDUCTO
electrician to replace your obso-
				ELECTRIC		(NEC SECTION 810-21)
lete outlet. Do not defeat		the		SERVICE
			EQUIPMENT		GROUND CLAMPS
safety purpose of the polarized
plug.					POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
13) Power-Cord Protection –					ELECTRODE SYSTEM
					(NEC SECTION 810-21)
Power-supply cords should be
routed so that they are not likely
to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or				20) Damage Requiring Service – Unplug this produ
against them, paying particular attention to cords at				from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified se
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where				vice personnel under the following conditions:
they exit from the product.				a) When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
14) Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside				b) If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen in
antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be				the product.
sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to				c) If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
provide some protection against voltage surges and				d) If the product does not operate normally by follow
built-up static charges. Article 810 of the National				ing the operating instructions. Adjust only those co
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information				trols that are covered by the operating instructions
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and sup-				an improper adjustment of other controls may result
porting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an				damage and will often require extensive work by a qua
antenna discharge unit, size for grounding conductors,				ified technician to restore the product to its norm
location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to				operation.
grounding	electrodes, and	requirements for	the	e) If the product has been dropped or damaged in an
grounding electrode. See Figure A.
				way.
15) Lightning – For added protection for this product				f) When the product exhibits a distinct change in pe
during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended				formance – this indicates a need for service.
and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from				21) Replacement Parts – When replacement parts a
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable sys-
				required, be sure the	service technician has use
tem. This will prevent damage to the product due to
				replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or th
lightning and power-line surges.
				have the same characteristics as the original par
16) Power Lines – An outside antenna system should
				Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electr
not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines				shock, or other hazards.
or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can				22) Safety Check – Upon completion of any service
fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing
				repairs to this product, ask the service technician
an outside	antenna system,	extreme care should	be
				perform safety checks to determine that the product

taken to keep from touching such power lines or cir-	in proper operating condition.
cuits as contact with them might be fatal.
	23) Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The product shou
17) Overloading – Do not overload wall outlets, exten-
	be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommende
sion cords, or integral convenience receptacles as this
	by the manufacturer.
can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
	24) Heat – The product should be situated away fro
18) Object and Liquid Entry – Never push objects of
	heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves,
any kind into this product through openings as they
	other products (including amplifiers) that produ
may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts
	heat.
that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill
liquid of any kind on the product.
19) Servicing – Do not attempt to service this product
yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you
to dangerous voltage or other hazards. Refer all servic-
ing to qualified service personnel.