2
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read instructions — All the safet
y
and operatin
g
instructions should be read bef ore the appl ianc e i s ope r-
ated.
2. Retain Instructions — The safet
y
and operatin
g
instruc-
tions should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings — All warnin
g
s on the appliance and in
the operatin
g
instructions should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions — All operatin
g
and use instructions
should be followed.
5. Cleaning — Unplu
g
the VCR from the wall outlet before
cleanin
g
it. Do not use liquid cleane rs or aeros ol clean-
ers. Use a damp cloth for cleanin
g
.
6. Attachments — Do not use att achments not recom-
mended b
y
the VCR manufacturer as the
y
ma
y
cause
hazards.
7. Water and Moisture — Do not use this VCR near water
— for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink,
or laundr
y
tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimmin
g
pool.
8. Accessories — Do not place this VCR o n an unstable
cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or tab le. The VCR ma
y
fall,
causin
g
serious injur
y
to someone and serious dama
g
e
to the appliance. Use onl
y
with a cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table recommended b
y
the manufacturer or
sold with the VCR. An
y
mountin
g
of the appliance should
follow the manufacturer’s instruc tions and shou ld use a
mountin
g
accessor
y
recommended b
y
the manufacturer.
An appliance and cart combination shou l d be moved with
care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and u neven surf aces ma
y
cause an appliance and cart combination t o ov erturn.
9. Ventilation — Slots and openin
g
s in the cabinet and the
back or bottom are provided for ventilation and to ensu re
reliable operation of the VCR an d to p rotec t i t from ove r-
heatin
g
. These openin
g
s must not be blocked or covered.
The openin
g
s should never be blocked b
y
placin
g
the
VCR on a bed, sofa, ru
g
, or other similar surface.
This VCR should never be placed near or over a rad iat or
or heat re
ister. This VCR should not be placed in a built-
in installation such as a bookcase or rack u nless proper
ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions
have been adhered to.
10. Power Sources — This VCR should be operat ed onl
y
from the t
y
pe of power source indicated on t he markin
g
label. If
y
ou are not sure of the t
y
pe of power supplied to
y
our home, consult
y
our appliance dealer or local power
compan
y
. For VCRs intended to operate fro m batter
y
power or other sources, refer t o the operatin
g
instruc-
tions.
11. Grounding and Polarization — This VCR is equipped
with a polarized alternatin
g
-current line plu
g
(a plu
g
hav-
in
g
one blade wider than the other ). T hi s plu
g
will fit into
the power outlet onl
y
one wa
y
. This is a safet
y
feature. If
y
ou are unable to insert the plu
g
full
y
into the outlet, tr
y
reversin
g
the plu
g
. If the plu
g
should still fail to fit, contact
y
our electrician to replace
y
our obsolete outlet. Do not
defeat the safet
y
purpose of the polarized plu
g
.
12. Power-Cord Protection — Power-suppl
y
cords should
be routed so the
y
are not likel
y
to be walked on or
pinched b
y
items placed upon or a
g
ainst them, pa
y
in
g
particular attention to cords at plu
g
s, convenience recep-
tacles, and the point where the
y
exit from the appliance.
13. Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna
or cable s
y
stem is connected to the VCR, be sur e the
antenna or cable s
y
stem is
g
rounded so as to provide
some protection a
g
ainst volta
g
e sur
g
es and built-up stat i c
char
g
es.
Section 810 of the National Ele ctrical C ode, ANSI/NF PA
No. 70-1984, provides informati on w ith resp ect to pr op er
g
roundin
g
of the mast and supportin
g
structure,
g
round-
in
g
of the lead-in wire to an an tenn a di scha r
g
e unit, size
of
g
roundin
g
conductors, location of ante nna-dischar
g
e
unit, connection to
g
roundin
g
electrodes, and require-
ments for the
g
roundin
g
electrode.
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
ANTENNA
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
GROUND
ELECTRIC
FIGURE A
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