Winegard RD-9946 installation manual Important Safeguards, Not applicable to mount and antenna

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING: THIS SYSTEM HAS BEEN ADJUSTED AT THE FACTORY FOR OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE.

BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, CONTACT WINEGARD CUSTOMER SERVICE.

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

(Not applicable to mount and antenna)

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

Dangerous voltage inside enclosure

Refer to operating, maintenance and safeguard literature accompanying unit.

CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,

DO NOT REMOVE COVER, NO USER-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED PERSONNEL

1.All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.

2.The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.

3.All warnings on the appliance and in the oper- ating instructions should be adhered to.

4.All operating and use instructions should be followed.

5.Unplug this video or audio product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

6.Do not use attachments not recommended by the video product manufacturer as they may cause hazards.

7.Do not use this video 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.

8.If slots, holes and openings are located in the housing, they are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings should never be covered. The openings should never be blocked by placing the video product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This video product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. This video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.

9.This video product should be operated only from the type of power source indicated in electrical rating printed on the appliance or power supply.

10A. If the appliance is equipped with a polarized alternating-current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other) this plug will fit into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug.

10B. If the appliance is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (ground- ing) pin, this plug will only fit into a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

11.Power-supply cord should be routed so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched by items

placed upon or against it, paying particular

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attention to cord at plug, convenience receptacle and the point where cord exits from the appliance.

12.If an outside antenna or cable system is con- nected to this video product, be sure system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Proper method is shown below.

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS

					Antenna
Ground Clamp			³		Lead-in Wire
Electrical
		³
Service					Antenna Discharge Unit
		³			(NEC Section 810-21)
Equipment
		³		Grounding Conductors
³	³
				(NEC Section 810-21)
³
³	Ground Clamps
³		Power Service Grounding
³
		Electrode System
		(NEC Art. 250, Part N)

NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

13.An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When install- ing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.

14.For added protection for this video product during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat- tended and unused for long periods of time, un- plug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.

15.Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.

16.Never push objects of any kind into this video product through openings as they may touch dan- gerous voltage points or short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of

any kind on the video product.

17.Do not attempt to service this video product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz- ards. Refer all servicing to qualified service per- sonnel.

18.Unplug this video product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power supply cord or plug is dam- aged.

b. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the video product.

c. If the video product, except for antenna mounted preamplifiers and downconverters, has been ex- posed to rain or water.

d. If the video product does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls, when provided, that are covered by the operating instructions. An improper adjust- ment of other controls may result in damage that will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the video product to its nor- mal operation.

e. If the video product has been dropped or the housing has been damaged.

f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service.

19.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. Improper sub- stitutions may result in fire, electric shock or other hazards.

20.Upon completion of any service or repairs to this video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.

21.Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's attention to Art. 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as possible.

22.This product should be mounted to a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the manufac- turer.

23.The product should be situated away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.