Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety and operating

GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION

OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never push objects

instructions should be read before the product is

÷ If this product is equipped with a polarized

of any kind into this product through openings as

operated.

alternating current line plug (a plug having one

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and operating

blade wider than the other), it will fit into the outlet

out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock.

instructions should be retained for future

only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are

Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.

reference.

unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try

SERVICING — Do not attempt to service this product

HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the product and

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

yourself as opening or removing covers may

in the operating instructions should be adhered to.

contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

expose you to dangerous voltage or other hazards.

FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating and use

outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

instructions should be followed.

polarized plug.

DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug this

CLEANING — Unplug this product from the wall outlet

÷ If this product is equipped with a three-wire

product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to

before cleaning. The product should be cleaned

grounding type plug, a plug having a third

qualified service personnel under the following

only with a polishing cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never

(grounding) pin, it will only fit into a grounding type

conditions:

clean with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides or

power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are

÷ When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.

other volatile liquids since they may corrode the

unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact

÷ If liquid has been spilled, or objects have fallen

cabinet.

your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do

into the product.

ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments not

not defeat the safety purpose of the grounding

÷ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

recommended by the product manufacturer as

type plug.

÷ If the product does not operate normally by

they may cause hazards.

POWER-CORD PROTECTION — Power-supply cords

following the operating instructions. Adjust only

WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use this product

should be routed so that they are not likely to be

those controls that are covered by the operating

near water — for example, near a bathtub, wash

walked on or pinched by items placed upon or

instructions as an improper adjustment of other

bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet

against them, paying particular attention to cords

controls may result in damage and will often

basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point

require extensive work by a qualified technician to

ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product on an

where they exit from the product.

restore the product to its normal operation.

unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The

OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If an outside

÷ If the product has been dropped or damaged in

product may fall, causing serious injury to a child

antenna or cable system is connected to the

any way.

or adult, and serious damage to the product. Use

product, be sure the antenna or cable system is

÷ When the product exhibits a distinct change in

only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table

grounded so as to provide some protection against

performance — this indicates a need for service.

recommended by the manufacturer, or sold with

voltage surges and built-up static charges. Article

REPLACEMENT PARTS — When replacement parts

the product. Any mounting of the product should

810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA

are required, be sure the service technician has

follow the manufacturer’s instructions, and should

70, provides information with regard to proper

used replacement parts specified by the

use a mounting accessory recommended by the

grounding of the mast and supporting structure,

manufacturer or have the same characteristics as

manufacturer.

grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna

the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may

CART — A product and cart combination should be

discharge unit, size of grounding conductors,

result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,

location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to

SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any service

and uneven surfaces may cause the product and

grounding electrodes, and requirements for the

or repairs to this product, ask the service technician

cart combination to overturn.

grounding electrode. See Figure A.

to perform safety checks to determine that the

 

LIGHTNING — For added protection for this product

product is in proper operating condition.

 

during a lightning storm, or when it is left

HEAT — The product should be situated away from

 

unattended and unused for long periods of time,

heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,

 

unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the

stoves, or other products (including amplifiers) that

 

antenna or cable system. This will prevent damage

produce heat.

 

to the product due to lightning and power-line

WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The product

 

surges.

should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as

 

POWER LINES — An outside antenna system should

recommended by the manufacturer.

 

not be located in the vicinity of overhead power

 

 

lines or other electric light or power circuits, or

 

VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the cabinet

where it can fall into such power lines or circuits.

 

are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable

When installing an outside antenna system,

 

operation of the product and to protect it from

extreme care should be taken to keep from

 

overheating, and these openings must not be

touching such power lines or circuits as contact

 

blocked or covered. The openings should never

with them might be fatal.

 

be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa,

OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall outlets,

 

rug, or other similar surface. This product should

extension cords, or integral convenience

 

not be placed in a built-in installation such as a

receptacles as this can result in a risk of fire or

 

bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is

electric shock.

 

provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have

 

 

been adhered to.

 

 

POWER SOURCES — This product should be operated

 

 

only from the type of power source indicated on

 

ANTENNA

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type

 

LEAD IN

of power supply to your home, consult your

 

 

WIRE

product dealer or local power company.

 

LOCATION — The appliance should be installed in a

 

 

stable location.

GROUND

 

NONUSE PERIODS — The power cord of the

 

appliance should be unplugged from the outlet

CLAMP

 

when left unused for a long period of time.

 

 

 

ANTENNA

 

DISCHARGE UNIT

 

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

ELECTRIC

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

SERVICE

(NEC SECTION 810-21)

EQUIPMENT

 

 

GROUND CLAMPS

Figure A

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

 

 

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

 

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

 

NEC – NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

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Pioneer PDP 433CMX, PDP 503CMX specifications Important Safety Instructions