Sharp MD-MX30 MD Important Safeguards, Near water for example, near a bathtub, washbowl

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION

All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated, and should be retained for future reference.

Electrical energy can perform many useful functions. This unit has been engineered and manufactured to assure your personal safety. Improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. In order not to defeat the safeguards, observe the following basic rules for its installation, use and servicing.

1	Heed Warnings - All warnings on the appliance and in
	the operating instructions should be adhered to.
2	Follow Instructions - All operating and use instructions
	should be followed.
3	Water and Moisture - The appliance should not be used
	near water - for example, near a bathtub, washbowl,

12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outside antenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70- 1984, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, ground- ing of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna-dis- charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

kitchen sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a

swimming pool, etc.

4 Carts and Stands - The appliance should be used only

with a cart or stand that is recommended by the manu-

facturer.

● An appliance and cart combination

should be moved with care.

Quick stops, excessive force, and un- even surfaces may cause the appli- ance and cart combination to overturn.

GROUND

CLAMP

E L E C T R I C

S E R V I C E

EQUIPMENT

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE S2898A

ANTENNA LEAD

IN WIRE

ANTENNA DI SCHARG E UNIT

(NEC SECTION 810-20)

GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21)

GROUND CLAMPS

POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM

(NEC ART 250, PART H)

5Wall or Ceiling Mounting - The appliance should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufacturer.

6Ventilation - The appliance should be situated so that its location or position does not interfere with its proper ventilation. For example, the appliance should not be situated on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface that may block the ventilation openings; or, placed in a built-in installation, such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow of air through the ventilation openings.

7Heat - The appliance should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other appliances (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

8Power Sources - The appliance should be connected to a power supply only of the type described in the op- erating instructions or as marked on the appliance.

9Power-Cord Protection - Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying

particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience re- ceptacles, and the point where they exit from the appli- ance.

10 Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

11 Power Lines - An outdoor antenna should be located away from power lines.

13 Nonuse Periods - The power cord of the appliance should be unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry - Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not spilled into the enclosure through openings.

15 Damage Requiring Service - The appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel when:

AThe power-supply cord or the plug has been damaged; or

BObjects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the appliance; or

CThe appliance has been exposed to rain; or

DThe appliance does not appear to operate normally or exhibits a marked change in performance; or

EThe appliance has been dropped, or the enclosure dam- aged.

16 Servicing - The user should not attempt to service the appliance beyond that described in the operating in- structions. All other servicing should be referred to quali- fied service personnel.

17Grounding or Polarization - Precautions should be taken so that the grounding or polarization means of an ap- pliance is not defeated.

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