SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operating equipment

Thisproductwas designedandmanufacturedto meetstrictqualityand _fetystandardsThereare,. however,someinstallationand operation ecautionswhichyoushouldbeparticularlyawareof.

1.Read Instructions- All the safetyand operatinginstructionsshould be readbeforethe applianceis operated.

2.Retain Instructions- The safety and operatinginstructionsshould be retainedfor future reference.

3.Heed Warnings - All warningson the applianceand in the operating instructionsshouldbeadheredto.

4.Follow Instructions - All operatingand use instructionsshould be followed.

5.'Waterand Moisture - Theapplianceshouldnot be used near water - for example, near a bathtub,washbowl,kitchen sink,laundry tub, in a wet basementor neara swimming pool,etc.

6.Cartsand Stands- The applianceshouldbe usedonly with a cart or stand that is recommendedbythe manufacturer.

6A. ,_An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfacesmay causethe applianceand cart combination to overturn.

7.Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The applianceshouldbe mountedto a wall or ceilingonlyas recommendedbythe manufacturer.

8.Ventilation - The applianceshouldbe situatedso that its locationor position does not interferewith its properventilation. For example, the applianceshouldnot be situatedon a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-ininstallation,such as a bookcaseor cabinetthat may impede the flow of air throughthe ventilationopenings.

9.Heal - The applianceshould be situatedaway from hear sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (includingamplifiers)that produce heat.

10.Power Sources - The appliance should be connectedto a power

.... supply onlyof the type describedin the operatinginstructionsor as

marked onthe appliance.

•,. Power-Cord Protection - Power supply cords shouldbe routed so that they are not likelyto be walkedon or pinchedby items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords and plugs, conveniencereceptacles,andthe pointwhere they exit from the appliance.

12.Cleaning - The applianceshould be cleanedonly as recommended bythe manufacturer.

13.Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from powerlines.

14.OutdoorAntennaGrounding- If an outsideantennais connectedto the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surgesand built up static charges.

Section 810 of the National ElectricCode,ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984,providesinformationwith respectto proper groundingof the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dischargeunit, size of grounding connectors,locationof antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes and requirementsfor the groundingelectrode.See Fig.below.

15.Non-use Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be

unpluggedfrom the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

16.Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objectsdo not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

17.Damage RequiringService - The applianceshould be servicedby qualifiedservicepersonnelwhen:

A. The power supplycordor the plug has beendamaged;or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance;or

C.Theappliancehas beenexposedto rain;or

D.The appliancedoes not appearto operate normallyor exhibits a markedchangein performance;or

F_ Theappliancehas beendropped,or the enclosuredamaged.

18.Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating instructions. All other servicingshouldbe referredto qualifiedservicepersonnel.

Note to the CATVsystem installer: This reminderis providedto callthe CATV system installer'sattention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that providesguidelinesfor propergroundingand, in particular,specifiesthat the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as closeto the point of cableentryas practical.

EXAMPLEOFANTENNAGROUNDINGAS PERNATIONALELECTRICALCODE(NEC)

ExampleofAntennaGrounding

as per NEC- NationalElectricCode

ANTENNALEADIN WIRE

ANTENNADISCHARGEUNIT(NECSEC_ONale-20)

GROUNDINGCONDUCTORS(NECSECTIONS10-21)

J GROUNDCLAMPS

.-'-_-_r-.__.__ POWERSERVICEGROUNDINGELECTRODESYSTEMINECART250,PARTH)

ELECTRICSERVICEEQUIPMENT

MAC3964

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Magnavox 27TP83 C101 owner manual SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS- Read before operating equipment