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1. Before returning the instrument to the customer always make
a safety check of the entire instrument including but not limited
to the following items.
a. Be sure that no built-in protective devices are defective
and/or have been defeated during servicing (1) Protective
shields are provided on this instrument to protect both the
technician and the customer. Correctly replace all missing
protective shields. including any removed for servicing convenience. (2) When reassembling the instrument be sure to
put back in place all protective device including but not limited to nonmetallic control knobs insulating fishpapers
adjustment and compartment covers/shields and isolation
resistor capacitor networks. Do not operate this instru-
ment or permit it to be operated without all protective
devices correctly installed and functioning. Servicers
who defeat safety features or fail to perform safety
checks may be liable for any resulting damage, and may
expose themselves and others to possible injury.
b. Be sure that there are no cabinet openings through which an
adult or child might be able to insert their fingers and contact a hazardous voltage. Such openings include but are not
limited to (1) excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots and
(2) improperly fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet covers.
c. Leakage Cold Check – With the instrument AC plug
removed from any AC source, connect an electrical jumper
across the two AC plug prongs. Place the instrument AC
switch in the on position. Connect one lead of an ohmmeter
to the AC plug prongs tied together and touch the other
ohmmeter lead in turn to each push button/customer control
exposed metal screws, metalized overlays and to each
cable connector. If the measured resistance is less than 1.0
megohm or greater than 5.2 megohm an abnormality exists
that must be corrected before the instrument is returned to
the customer. Repeat this test with the AC switch in the off
position.
AC Leakage Test
d. Leakage Current Hot Check
On completely assembled instrument, plug the AC line cord
directly into a 120V AC outlet. (Do not use an isolation transformer during this test). Use a leakage current tester or a
metering system that complies with American National
Standards Institute (ANSI) C101.1 Leakage Current for
Appliances and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 1410, (59.7).
Measure for current from a known earth ground (metal
waterpipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed metal or conductive
parts of the instrument (antenna connections, handle bracket, metal cabinet, screwheads, metallic overlays, push-buttons, control shafts, etc.) especially any exposed metal parts
that ofter an electrical return path to the chassis. Any current
measured must not exceed 0.5 milliamp. Reverse the instrument power cord plug in the outlet and repeat the test.
ANY MEASUREMENTS NOT WITHIN THE LIMITS SPECIFIED HEREIN INDICATE A POTENTIAL SHOCK HAZARD
THAT MUST BE ELIMINATED BEFORE RETURNING THE
INSTRUMENT TO THE CUSTOMER OR BEFORE CONNECTING TO ANTENNA OR ACCESSORIES.
e. Interconnected Equipment AC Leakage Test
Avoid shock hazards The instrument, accessory or cable(s)
to which this instrument is connected should have the
applicable sections of the leakage resistance cold check
and the leakage current hot check performed Do not connect this instrument to an antenna cable or accessory that
exhibits excessive leakage currents.
2. Read and comply with all caution and safety-related notes on or
inside the instrument cabinet and on the chassis.
3. Design Alteration Warning – Do not alter or add to the mechan-
ical or electrical design of this instrument. Design alterations
and additions, including, but not limited to circuit modifications
and the addition of items such as auxiliary audio output connections cables and accessories etc might alter the safety characteristics of this instrument and create a hazard to the user
Any design alterations or additions will void the manufacturer's
warranty and will make you the servicer responsible for personal injury or property damage resulting therefrom.
4. Observe original lead dress Take extra care to assure correct
lead dress in the following areas a near sharp edges b near
thermally hot parts – be sure that leads and components do not
touch thermally hot parts and c the AC supply Always inspect in
all areas for pinched out-of-place or frayed wiring Do not
change spacing between components and between components and the printed-circuit board Check AC power cord for
damage.
5. Components parts and/or wiring that appear to have overheated
or are otherwise damaged should be replaced with components, parts, or wiring that meet original specifications.
Additionally determine the cause of overheating and/or damage
and if necessary take corrective action to remove any potential
safety hazard.
6. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE – Many electrical and mechanical
parts have special safety-related characteristics some of which
are often not evident from visual inspection nor can the protection they give necessarily be obtained by replacing them with
components rated for higher voltage, wattage, etc. Parts that
have special safety characteristics are identified in this service
data by a star (¡ ) on schematics and a (¡ ) in the parts list. Use
of a substitute replacement that does not have the same safety
characteristics as the recommended replacement part in this
service data parts list might create shock, fire, and/or other
hazards. Product Safety is under review continuously and new
instructions are issued whenever appropriate. For the latest
information, always consult the appropriate current service literature.