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