Safety Precautions
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1. Before returning an 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 chassis to protect both the technician and the customer. Correctly replace all
missing protective shields, including any removed for servicing convenience. (2) When reinstalling the chassis and/or other assemblies in the
cabinet, be sure to put back in place all protective devices, including, but
not limited to, nonmetallic control knobs, insulating fishpapers, adjustment
and compartment covers/shields, and isolation resistor/capacitor networks.
Do not operate this instrument or permit it to be operated without all
protective devices correctly installed and functioning.
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) spacing between the picture
tube and the cabinet back, (2) excessively wide cabinet ventilation slots,
and (3) an improperly fitted and/or incorrectly secured cabinet back cover.
c. Antenna 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 tuner antenna input exposed terminal screw and, if
applicable, to the coaxial 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 instrument AC switch in the off position.
d. Leakage Current Hot Check-With the instrument completely reassembled,
plug the AC line cord directly into a 120 V 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, (50.7). With the instrument AC switch first in the on
position and then in the off position, measure from a known earth ground
(metal waterpipe, conduit, etc.) to all exposed metal parts of the instrument
(antennas, handle bracket, metal cabinet, screwheads, metallic overlays,
control shafts, etc.), especially any exposed metal parts that offer 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.
e. X-Radiation and High Voltage Limits-Because the picture tube is the pri-
mary potential source of X-radiation in solid-state TV receivers, it is specially constructed to prohibit X-radiation emissions. For continued X-radiation
protection, the replacement picture tube must be the same type as the original. Also, because the picture tube shields and mounting hardware perform
an X-radiation protection function, they must be correctly in place.
High voltage must be measured each time servicing is done that involves
B+, horizontal deflection, or high voltage. Correct operation of the X-radiation protection circuits also must be reconfirmed each time they are serviced. (X-radiation protection circuits also may be called “horizontal disable”
or “hold-down.”) Read and apply the high voltage limits and, if the chassis is
so equipped, the X-radiation protection circuit specifications given on instrument labels and in the Product Safety & X-radiation Warning note on the
service data chassis schematic.
High voltage is maintained within specified limits by close-tolerance safetyrelated components/adjustments in the high-voltage circuit.
If high voltage exceeds specified limits, check each component specified on
the chassis schematic and take corrective action.
2. Read and comply with all caution and safety-related notes on or inside the
receiver cabinet, on the receiver chassis, or on the picture tube.
3. Design Alteration Warning- Do not alter or add to the mechanical or electrical design of this TV receiver. Design alterations and additions, including,
but not limited to, circuit modifications and the addition of items such as
auxiliary audio and/or video output connections, might alter the safety characteristics of this receiver 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. Picture Tube Implosion Protection Warning-The picture tube in this
receiver employs integral implosion protection. For continued implosion protection, replace the picture tube only with one of the same type and number. Do not remove, install, or otherwise handle the picture tube in any
manner without first putting on shatterproof goggles equipped with side
shields. People not so equipped must be kept safely away while picture
tubes are handled. Keep the picture tube away from your body. Do not handle the picture tube by its neck. Some “in-line” picture tubes are equipped
with a permanently attached deflection yoke; because of potential hazard,
do not try to remove such “permanently attached” yokes from the picture
tube.
5. Hot Chassis Warning-a. Some TV receiver chassis are electrically connected directly to one conductor of the AC power cord and may be safely
serviced without an isolation transformer only if the AC power plug is inserted so that the chassis is connected to the ground side of the AC power
source. To confirm that the AC power plug is inserted correctly, with an AC
voltmeter measure between the chassis and a known earth ground. If a
voltage reading in excess of 1.0 V is obtained, remove and reinsert the AC
power plug in the opposite polarity and again measure the voltage potential
between the chassis and a known earth ground. b. Some TV receiver chassis normally have 85 V AC (RMS) between chassis and earth ground
regardless of the AC plug polarity. These chassis can be safely serviced
only with an isolation transformer inserted in the power line between the
receiver and the AC power source, for both personnel and test equipment
protection. c. Some TV receiver chassis have a secondary ground system
in addition to the main chassis ground. This secondary ground system is
isolated from the AC power line. The two ground systems are electrically
separated by insulating material that must not be defeated or altered.
6. 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, c. the AC supply, d. high
voltage, and e. antenna wiring. Always inspect in all areas for pinched, outof-place, or frayed wiring. Do not change spacing between components,
and between components and the printed circuit board. Check the AC
power cord for damage.
7. 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.
8. PRODUCT SAFETY NOTICE
Some electrical and mechanical parts have special safety related characteristics 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 by shading, by a
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, or by on schematics and
parts lists. Use of a substitute replacement that does not have the same
safety characteristics as the recommended replacement parts might create
shock, fire, and/or other hazards. Product safety is under review continuously and new instructions are issued whenever appropriate.