Ifan outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicini b, of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
mcontact wifll suchpower lines or circuits
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTE_A SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL
Besure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges
Section 810 ofdre National Electrical Code (NEC) in USA and Secfion54
ofthe Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides infolmation with
respect toproper grounding ofthe mast and suppolling stntcture,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an amenna dischalge uniL size of
grounding conductors, location of amemm discharge refit, connection to
grounding electzodes and requiremems for the grounding electrode.
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NEC: National Electrical Code
Antenea lead-in wire
ntenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
.Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning sto1111,
orwhen it isleft mmttended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage
to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges
Unplug the set fiOlll the wall outlet and refer selwicing to qualified selwice
personnel under the following conditions:
\_q_en the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed
Ifliquid has been spilled into a_-t!,_ c.g_¢a'WPt_
the set
Ifthe set has been exposed to rain or water
Ifthe sethas been subject to excessive shockby
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
Ifthe set does not operate norlnallv when
following the operatinginstructions. Adjustonly I[_-&_
tl........ trois that.... pec ified mthe operatmg _**:_.e_iT_/#_
instructions, hnproper a@tstment of other
controls 1nay result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
torestore the set to normal operation
Vv2_entheset exhibits adistinct change in
performance, it indicates aneed for selwice
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Donot attelnpt to selwicethe setyourself since opening the
cabinet mayexpose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing toqualified service personnel
_\qlen replacelnent parts are required, be sure thesel_'ice
technician certifies in writing that he/she has used
replacelnent parts specified bythe manufacturer drat
have the same characteristics as the original parts
Unauthorized substitutions nlay result in fire. electric
shock or other hazards.
Upon completion of any sel_ice or repairs to the set. ask the
service teclmician toperforln routine safety checks (as
specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is m
safe operating condition, and to so certi_, When the set
reaches the end of its usefid life. improper disposal could
result ina picture tube mlplosion. Ask a qualified service
technician todispose ofdre set.
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v_qlenyou place dre TV inposition, be carefid
notto drop lr onyour foot or fingers
Watch your footing while installing the TV