NS-27RTV 27-inch Color TV

 

 

plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact

• An outside antenna system should not be

 

 

your electrician to replace your obsolete

located in the vicinity of overhead power

 

 

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of

circuits, or where it can fall into such power

 

 

the polarized plug.

lines or circuits. When installing an outside

 

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power

antenna system, extreme care should be

 

 

cord, and do not locate this television where

taken to keep from touching such power lines

 

 

the cord may be stepped on.

or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

 

• Follow all warnings and instructions marked

• For added protection for this television during

 

 

on the television.

a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended

 

• If an outside antenna or cable system is

and unused for long periods of time, unplug it

 

from the power outlet and disconnect it from

 

 

connected to the television, be sure the

 

 

the antenna or cable system. This prevents

 

 

antenna or cable system is grounded so as to

 

 

damage to the television due to lightning and

 

 

provide some protection against voltage

 

 

power line surges.

 

 

surges and built-up static charges. Article

 

 

• Do not overload wall outlets and extension

 

 

810 of the National Electrical Code,

 

 

ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with

cords, because overloading can cause a fire

 

 

regard to proper grounding of the mast and

or electric shock.

 

 

supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in

• Never push objects of any kind into this

 

 

wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of

television through slots in the case, as they

 

 

grounding conductors, location of

may touch dangerous voltage points or short

 

 

antenna-discharge unit, connection to

out parts that could result in a fire or electric

 

 

grounding electrodes, and requirements for

shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the

 

 

the grounding electrode.

television.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

• Do not attempt to service this television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

yourself, because opening or removing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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covers may expose you to dangerous

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

voltages or other hazards. Refer all servicing

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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to qualified service technicians.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• Unplug this television from the wall outlet and

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

refer servicing to qualified service

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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technicians under the following conditions:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• When the power cord or plug is damaged

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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or frayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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• If liquid has been spilled into the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

television.

 

 

 

 

Reference

 

Grounding component

• If the television has been exposed to rain

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

or water.

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Electric service equipment

• If the television does not operate normally

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

by following the operating instructions.

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Power service grounding

 

 

 

Adjust only those controls that are

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

electrode system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

covered by the operating instructions,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(NEC Art 250, Part H)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

because incorrect adjustment of other

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Ground clamp

controls may result in damage and often

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

requires extensive work by a qualified

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Grounding conductors (NEC

 

 

 

technician to restore normal operation.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 810-21)

• If the television has been dropped or the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Antenna discharge unit (NEC

case has been damaged.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Section 810-20)

• When the television exhibits a distinct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

change in performance.

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Ground clamp

 

 

 

• When replacement parts are required, be

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Antenna lead-in wire

sure the service technician has used

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

replacement parts specified by the

 

 

• Use No. 10 AWG (5.3 mm2) copper, No.

 

 

manufacturer that have the same

 

 

 

 

8 AWG (8.4 mm2) aluminum, No. 17 AWG

characteristics as the original part.

 

 

 

 

(1.0 mm2) copper-clad steel or bronze

Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,

 

 

 

 

wire, or larger, as a ground wire.

electric shock, or other hazards.

 

 

 

 

• Upon completion of any service or repairs to

 

 

• Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires

 

 

this television, ask the service technician to

 

 

 

 

to house with stand-off insulators spaced

 

 

 

 

perform routine safety checks to determine

 

 

 

 

from 4-6 feet (1.22 -1.83 m) apart.

 

 

 

 

that the television is safe to operate.

 

 

• Mount antenna discharge unit as close as

 

 

Note to cable television system installer

 

 

 

 

possible to where lead-in enters house.

 

 

• Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6A

This reminder is provided to call the cable

 

 

 

 

WG (13.3 mm2) copper, or the equivalent,

television system installer’s attention to Section

 

 

 

 

when a separate antenna-grounding

820 40 of the NEC which provides guidelines for

 

 

 

 

proper grounding and, in particular, specifies

 

 

 

 

electrode is used. See ANSI/NFPA70.

 

 

 

 

that the cable ground shall be connected to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

grounding system of the building, as close to the

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

point of cable entry as practical.

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