Magnavox 20MS3442/17 owner manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read before operating equipment

1.	Read these instructions.	B. Objects have fallen or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;
2.	Keep these instructions.	C. The appliance has been exposed to rain;
3.	Heed all warnings.	D. The appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits
4.	Follow all instructions.	a marked change in performance;
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.	E. The appliance has been dropped or the enclosure damaged.
6.	Clean only with a dry cloth.	17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with recommended
7.	Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance	international global safety standards for tilt and stability proper ties
8.	with the manufacturer s instructions.	of its cabinet design.
	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat regis-	•Do not compromise these design standards by applying excessive
	ters, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce	pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet, which could ultimat-
9.	heat.	ely overturn the product.
	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-	•Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing electronic
	type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the	equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such items could unsus-
	other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding	pectingly fall from the top of the set and cause product damage
	prong. The wide blade or third prong are provided for your safety.	and/or personal injury.
	When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an	18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted
	electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.	to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

10.Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particu- 19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from

larly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they	power lines.
exit from the apparatus.	20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connec-
11. Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.	ted to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so
12. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by	as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built
the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus.When a cart	up static charges.
is used, use caution when moving the cart/apparatus com-	Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-
bination to avoid injury from tip-over.	1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of
13. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused	the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire
for long periods of time.	to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding connectors, loca-
14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is	tion of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,	and requirements for the grounding electrode. See Figure below.
such as if the power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has	21. Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects
been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, or if the	do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not ope-	openings.
rate normally, or has been dropped.	22. Battery usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that may
15. This product may contain lead and mercury. Disposal of these	result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the unit:
materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations.	•Install all batteries correctly, with + and - aligned as marked on
For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local	the unit.
authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).	•Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline, etc.).
16. Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced	•Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
by qualified service personnel when:	23. Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged;	objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the
	apparatus.

Note to the Cable TV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the Cable TV 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.

Example of Antenna Grounding

as per NEC - National Electrical Code

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