Philips 42-50-63PF9631D/37 warranty 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
2.	Keep these instructions.	C.		appliance; or
			The appliance has been exposed to rain; or
3.	Heed all warnings.
		D.	The appliance does not appear to operate normally or
4.	Follow all instructions.	E.		exhibits a marked change in performance; or
5.	Do not use this apparatus near water.			The appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure damaged.
		17. Tilt/Stability - All televisions must comply with
6.	Clean only with a dry cloth.
				recommended international global safety standards for tilt and
7.	Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in
				stability properties of its cabinets design.
	accordance with the manufacturers instructions.		• Do not compromise these design standards by applying
8.	Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat			excessive pull force to the front, or top, of the cabinet which
				could ultimately overturn the product.
	registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that
			• Also, do not endanger yourself, or children, by placing
	produce heat.
				electronic equipment/toys on the top of the cabinet. Such
9.	Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
				items could unsuspectingly fall from the top of the set and
	grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one
				cause product damage and/or personal injury.
	wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades
		18. Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be
	and third grounding prong.The wide blade or third prong are
				mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
	provided for your safety.When the provided plug does not fit
				manufacturer.
	into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
	obsolete outlet.	19. Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away
10.	Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched			from power lines.
	particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point	20. Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is
	where they exit from the apparatus.			connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is
11.	Only use attachments/accessories specified by the			grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage
				surges and built up static charges.
	manufacturer.
				Section 810 of the National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-
12.	Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
				1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding
	table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with
				of the mats and supporting structure grounding of the lead-in
	the apparatus.When a cart is used, use caution when
				wire to an antenna-discharge unit, size of grounding
	moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from
				connectors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to
	tip-over.
				grounding electrodes and requirements for the grounding
13.	Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused			electrode. See Figure below.
	for long periods of time.	21. Objects and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that
14.	Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is			objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure
	required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way,			through openings.
	such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been			a) Warning:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, this
	spilled or objects have fallen into apparatus, the apparatus has			apparatus should not be exposed to rain or moisture and
	been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally,			objects filled with liquids, such as vases should not be placed
	or has been dropped.			on this apparatus.
15.	This product may contain lead or mercury. Disposal of these	22. Battery Usage CAUTION - To prevent battery leakage that
	materials may be regulated due to environmental			may result in bodily injury, property damage, or damage to the
	considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please			unit:
	contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries		•	Install all batteries correctly, with + and - alignment as marked
	Alliance: www.eiae.org.			on the unit.
16.	Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be		• Do not mix batteries (old and new or carbon and alkaline,
				etc.)
	serviced by qualified service personnel when:
			• Remove batteries when the unit is not used for a long time.
A. The power supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC)
	GROUND CLAMP
				ANTENNA LEAD IN WIRE

ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

Note to the CATV system installer: this reminder is provided to call the CATV 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.