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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.Read instructions — All the safet y and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is oper- ated.
2.Retain Instructions — The safet y and operating instruc- tions should be retained for future reference.
3.Heed Warnings — All warnin gs on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4.Follow Instructions — All operatin g and use instructions should be followed.
5.Cleaning — Unplu g the VCR from the wall outlet before cleaning it. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol clean- ers. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
6.Attachments — Do not use attachments not recom- mended by the VCR manufacturer as they may cause hazards.
7.Water and Moisture — Do not use this VCR near water
— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.
8.Accessories — Do not place this VCR on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The VCR may fall, causing serious injury to someone and serious damage to the appliance. Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the VCR. Any mounting of the appliance should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and should use a mounting accessory recommended by the manufacturer. An appliance and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause an appliance and cart combination to overturn.
This VCR should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This VCR should not be placed in a built- in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have been adhered to.
10.Power Sources — This VCR should be operated onl y from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home, consult your appliance dealer or local power company. For VCRs intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the operating instruc- tions.
11.Grounding and Polarization — This VCR is equipped with a polarized
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13.Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and
Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
F IGURE A
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECT RICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD I N
W I R E
GROUND
C L A M P
9.Ventilation — Slots and openin gs in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the VCR and to protect it from over- heating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the VCR on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
| ANTENNA |
| DI SCHARGE UN I T |
| (NEC SECTION 810 |
ELECTRI C |
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SE RV I CE |
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EQU I PMEN T |
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| GROUNDI NG CONDUCTORS |
| (NEC SECTION 810 |
| GROUND CL AMPS |
NEC - NATI ONAL ELECTRI CAL CODE | POWER SERVI C E GROUNDI NG |
| ELEC TR ODE SYSTEM |
S2 8 9 8 A | (NEC ART 250, PART H) |
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All Rights Reserved.
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