Ship and vessel

Do not install this unit in a ship or vessel. If the unit is exposed to seawater, it may cause fire or damage the unit.

Carrying

Carrying the set requires two or more people.

If you carry the set in a manner other than that specified, it may drop and a serious injury may be caused. Be sure two or more people carry the set.

When transporting, do not subject the set to shocks or vibration, or excessive force. The set may fall and be damaged, causing serious injury.

AC power cord

Unplug the AC power cord when moving the set.

Do not move the set with the AC power cord plugged in. It may damage the AC power cord and result in fire or electric shock.

Fall

Do not hang anything on the unit.

The unit may fall from the stand or wall mount unit, causing damage or serious injury.

Power-Cord Protection

Do not allow anything to rest on or roll over the power cord, and do not place the set where the power cord is subject to wear or abuse.

Antennas

Outdoor Antenna Grounding

If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below. An outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come in contact with such power lines or circuits.

WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTENNA SYSTEM, EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL.

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 (NEC) in USA and Section 54 of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides information with respect 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.

Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70

 

Antenna lead-in wire

Ground clamps

 

 

Antenna discharge unit

Electric service

(NEC Section 810-20)

Grounding conductors

equipment

 

(NEC Section 810-21)

 

Ground clamps

 

Power service grounding

 

electrode system

NEC: National Electrical Code

(NEC Art 250 Part H)

 

Lightning

For added protection for this television receiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unattended 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.

Service

Damage Requiring Service

Unplug the set from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

sWhen the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.

sIf liquid has been spilled into the set.

sIf the set has been exposed to rain or water.

sIf the set has been subject to excessive shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been damaged.

sIf the set does not operate normally when following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are specified in the operating instructions. Improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the set to normal operation.

sWhen the set exhibits a distinct change in performance, it indicates a need for service.

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