Sharp LC-39LE440U manual Electric Service Grounding Equipment Conductors

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

21)Replacement Parts—When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by the manufacturer or have the same characteristics as the original part. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards.

22)Safety Check—Upon completion of any service or repairs to this product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the product is in proper operating condition.

23)Wall or ceiling mounting—Use a wall mount bracket that has been listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

CAUTION

•These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.

•Outdoor Antenna Grounding — If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges.

Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70, provides information with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location

of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, ANSI/NFPA 70

	ANTENNA
	LEAD IN WIRE
GROUND	ANTENNA
CLAMP
	DISCHARGE UNIT
	(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ELECTRIC
SERVICE	GROUNDING
EQUIPMENT	CONDUCTORS
	(NEC SECTION 810-21)
	GROUND CLAMPS
	POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
	ELECTRODE SYSTEM
	(NEC ART 250)
	NEC — NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

•Warning statement indicating that Class I apparatus shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

•Statement indicating that when the mains plug or appliance coupler shall remain readily operable.

•Where the MAINS plug or an appliance coupler is used as the disconnect device, the disconnect device shall remain readily operable.

•Where an all-pole MAINS SWITCH is used as the disconnect device, the location on the apparatus and the function of the switch shall be described, and the switch shall remain readily operable.

•Water and Moisture — Do not use this product near water - for example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub; in a wet basement; or near a swimming pool; and the like.

•Stand — Do not place the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod or table. Placing the product on an unstable base can cause the product to fall, resulting in serious personal injuries as well as damage to the product. Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the product. When mounting the product on a wall, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Use only the mounting hardware recommended by the manufacturer.

•Selecting the location — Select a place with no direct sunlight and good ventilation.

•Ventilation — The vents and other openings in the cabinet are designed for ventilation. Do not cover or block these vents and openings since insufficient ventilation can cause overheating and/ or shorten the life of the product. Do not place the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface, since they can block ventilation openings. This product is not designed for built-in installation; do not place the product in an enclosed place such as a bookcase or rack, unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer’s instructions are followed.

•The Liquid Crystal panel used in this product is made of glass. Therefore, it can break when the product is dropped or applied with impact. Be careful not to be injured by broken glass pieces in case the panel breaks.

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