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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ INSTRUCTIONS — All the safety | GROUNDING OR POLARIZATION | OBJECT AND LIQUID ENTRY — Never | ||||||||||||
and operating instructions should be | ÷ If this product is equipped with a | push objects of any kind into this product | ||||||||||||
read before the product is operated. | polarized alternating current line plug (a | through openings as they may touch | ||||||||||||
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS — The safety and | plug having one blade wider than the | dangerous voltage points or | ||||||||||||
operating instructions should be retained | other), it will fit into the outlet only one | parts that could result in a fire or electric | ||||||||||||
for future reference. |
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| way. This is a safety feature. If you are | shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on | |||||||||
HEED WARNINGS — All warnings on the | unable to insert the plug fully into the | the product. |
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product and in the operating instructions | outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug | SERVICING — Do not attempt to service | ||||||||||||
should be adhered to. |
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| should still fail to fit, contact your | this product yourself as opening or | ||||||||||
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS — All operating | electrician to replace your obsolete | removing covers may expose you to | ||||||||||||
and use instructions should be followed. | outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose | dangerous voltage or other hazards. | ||||||||||||
CLEANING — Unplug this product from the | of the polarized plug. |
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wall outlet before cleaning. The product | ÷ If this product is equipped with a three- | personnel. |
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should be cleaned only with a polishing | wire grounding type plug, a plug having | DAMAGE REQUIRING SERVICE — Unplug | ||||||||||||
cloth or a soft dry cloth. Never clean | a third (grounding) pin, it will only fit into | this product from the wall outlet and | ||||||||||||
with furniture wax, benzine, insecticides | a grounding type power outlet. This is a | refer servicing to qualified service | ||||||||||||
or other volatile liquids since they may | safety feature. If you are unable to insert | personnel | under | the | following | |||||||||
corrode the cabinet. |
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| the plug into the outlet, contact your | conditions: |
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ATTACHMENTS — Do not use attachments | electrician to replace your obsolete | ÷ When the | ||||||||||||
not recommended by the product | outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose | damaged. |
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manufacturer as they may cause | of the grounding type plug. |
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hazards. |
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| have fallen into the product. |
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WATER AND MOISTURE — Do not use | supply cords should be routed so that | ÷ If the product has been exposed to rain | ||||||||||||
this product near water — for example, | they are not likely to be walked on or | or water. |
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near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, | pinched by items placed upon or against | ÷ If the product does not operate normally | ||||||||||||
or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or | them, paying particular attention to cords | by following the operating instructions. | ||||||||||||
near a swimming pool; and the like. | at plugs, convenience receptacles, and | Adjust only those controls that are | ||||||||||||
ACCESSORIES — Do not place this product | the point where they exit from the | covered by the operating instructions | ||||||||||||
on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, | product. |
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bracket, or table. The product may fall, | OUTDOOR ANTENNA GROUNDING — If | controls may result in damage and will | ||||||||||||
causing serious injury to a child or adult, | an outside antenna or cable system is | often require extensive work by a | ||||||||||||
and serious damage to the product. Use | connected to the product, be sure the | qualified technician to restore the | ||||||||||||
only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, | antenna or cable system is grounded so | product to its normal operation. | ||||||||||||
or table recommended by the | as to provide some protection against | ÷ If the product has been dropped or | ||||||||||||
manufacturer, or sold with the product. | voltage surges and | damaged in any way. |
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Any mounting of the product should | charges. Article 810 of the National | ÷ When the product exhibits a distinct | ||||||||||||
follow the manufacturer’s instructions, | Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides | change in performance — this indicates | ||||||||||||
and should use a mounting accessory | information with regard to proper | a need for service. |
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recommended by the manufacturer. | grounding of the mast and supporting | REPLACEMENT PARTS | — | When | ||||||||||
CART — A product and cart combination | structure, grounding of the | replacement parts are required, be sure | ||||||||||||
should be moved with care. Quick stops, | to an antenna discharge unit, size of | the service technician has used | ||||||||||||
excessive force, and uneven surfaces | grounding conductors, | location of | replacement parts specified by the | |||||||||||
may cause the product and cart | manufacturer or have the same | |||||||||||||
combination to overturn. |
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| grounding electrodes, and requirements | characteristics as the original part. | ||||||||||
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| for the grounding electrode. See Figure | Unauthorized substitutions may result | |||||||
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| LIGHTNING — For added protection for this | SAFETY CHECK — Upon completion of any | |||||||
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| product during a lightning storm, or when | service or repairs to this product, ask | |||||||
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| it is left unattended and unused for long | the service technician to perform safety | |||||||
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| periods of time, unplug it from the wall | checks to determine that the product is | |||||||
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| outlet and disconnect the antenna or | in proper operating condition. |
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| cable system. This will prevent damage | WALL OR CEILING MOUNTING — The | |||||||
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| to the product due to lightning and | product should not be mounted to a | |||||||
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| POWER LINES — An outside antenna | HEAT — The product should be situated | |||||||
VENTILATION — Slots and openings in the | system should not be located in the | away from | heat sources | such as | ||||||||||
vicinity of overhead power lines or other | radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other | |||||||||||||
cabinet are provided for ventilation and | ||||||||||||||
electric light or power circuits, or where | products (including | amplifiers) that | ||||||||||||
to ensure | reliable | operation of the | ||||||||||||
it can fall into such power lines or circuits. | produce heat. |
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product and | to | protect | it | from |
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When installing an outside | antenna |
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overheating, and these openings must | system, extreme care should be taken |
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not be blocked or covered. The openings |
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to keep from touching such power lines |
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should never be blocked by placing the |
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or circuits as contact with them might |
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product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other | be fatal. |
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similar surface. This product should not |
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OVERLOADING — Do not overload wall |
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be placed in a |
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outlets, extension cords, | or | integral |
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as a bookcase or rack unless proper | convenience receptacles | as | this can |
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ventilation | is | provided | or | the |
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result in a risk of fire or electric shock. |
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manufacturer’s instructions have been |
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adhered to. |
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POWER SOURCES — This product should |
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be operated only from the type of power |
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source indicated on the marking label. If |
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you are not sure of the type of power |
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supply to your home, consult your |
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product dealer or local power company. |
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LOCATION – The appliance should be in- |
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stalled in a stable location. |
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NONUSE PERIODS – The power cord of | ELECTRIC |
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the appliance should be unplugged from |
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the outlet when left | SERVICE |
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period of time. |
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| EQUIPMENT | GROUND CLAMPS |
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| POWER SERVICE GROUNDING | |||||
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| Fig. A | ELECTRODE SYSTEM |
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| (NEC ART 250, PART H) |
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NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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