Pioneer PRO-1000HDI manual Safety Precautions, NEC Section

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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Safety Precautions

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