IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
For your protection, please read these safety instructions completely before operating the appliance,
and keep this manual for future reference.
Carefully observe all warnings, precautions and instructions on the appliance and in the operating
instructions, and adhere to them.
INSTALLATION
Water and Moisture - Do not use powerling
operated appliances near water - for example,
near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen sink, or
laundry tub, in a wet basement, or
swimming pool, etc.
Heat - Do not place the appliance near or over a
radiator or heat register, or where it is exposed
to direct sunlight.
near a
Ventilation - The slots and openings in the cabinet
are provided for necessary ventilation. To ensure
reliable operation of the appliance, and to protect
it from overheating, these slots and openings
never be blocked or covered.
- Never cover the slots and openings
or other materials.
- Never block the slots and openings by placing
the appliance on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar
surface.
- Never place the appliance in a confined space,
such as a bookcase, or built-in cabinet, unless
proper ventilation is provided.
with a cloth
Accessories - Do not place the appliance on an
unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table. The
appliance may fall, causing serious injury to a
child or an adult, and serious damage
must
appliance,Use only a cart, stand, tripod, bracket,
or table recommended.
- An appliance and cart combination should be
moved with care. Quick stops, excessive force,
and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance
and cart combination to overturn.
to the
USE
Power Source - This appliance should be
operated only from the type of power
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure
of the type of electrical power supplied
home, consult your dealer or local power company.
For those appliances designed to operate from
battery power, or other sources, refer
operating instructions.
source
to your
to the
Grounding or Polarization - This appliance is
equipped with a polarized AC power cord
Plug(a plug having one blade wider than the
other), or with two-wire grounding type plug )
Plug having a second pin for grounding).
A follow the instructions below:
- For the appliance with a polarized AC power
Cord plug:
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 your electrician to have a suitable outlet
Installed. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the
Polarized plug by forcing it in.
WALL or Ceiling Mounting - If your appliance
can be mounted to a wall or ceiling, mount it only
as recommended.
Overloading - Do not overload wall outlets,
extension cords or convenience receptacles
beyond their capacity, since this can result in fire
or electric shock.
When not in use - Unplug the power cord of the
appliance from the outlet when left unused
long period of time.
To disconnect the cord, pull
plug. Never pull the plug out by the cord.
it out by grasping the
for a
Power-Cord Protection - Route the power cord
so that it is not likely to be walked on or pinched
by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to the plugs, receptacles, and
the point where the cord exits from the appliance.
Lightning - For added protection for this appliance
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 or cable system. This will prevent damage
to the appliance due to lightning and powerline
surges.
Cleaning - Unplug the appliance from the wall
outlet before cleaning or polishing it. Do not
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a cloth
lightly dampened with water for cleaning the
exterior of the appliance.
as recommended.
ANTENNAS
Outdoor Antenna Grounding - If an outdoor antenna or cable system is
installed, follow the precautions below.
An outoor antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electric light or
can come in contact with such power lines
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
INVARIABLY
Be sure the antenna system is gorunded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges. Section 810 of the
National Electrical Code 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.
FATAL.
power circuits, or where
or circuits.
it
ALMOST
Object and Liquid Entry - Never push objects
of any kind into the appliance through openings
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short out parts that could result in a
electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind
the appliance.
use
Clean the appliance only
Antenna Grounding According to the National Electrical code
Ground Clamp
Electric Service
Equipment
Antenna Discharge Unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding Conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
Ground Clamps
Power Service Grounding
Electrode System
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
CODE
fire or
Antenna Lead-in Wire
on
SERVICE
Damage Requiring Service- Unplug the
appliance from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
- When the power cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the appliance.
- If the appliance has been exposed to rain or
water.
- The appliance does not appear to operate
normally or exhibits a marked change in
performance. - This indicates
- If the appliance does not operate normally
when following the operating instructions, adjust
only those controls that are specified in the
operating instructions. Improper adjustment
other controls may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the appliance to normal
operation.
- If the appliance has been subject to excessive
shock by being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged.
a need for service.
of
Servicing - Do not attempt to service the
appliance yourself as opening
may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Replacement parts- When replacement parts are
required, be sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified that have
same characteristics as the original parts.
Unauthorized substitutions may result
electric shock,or other
Safety Check - Upon completion of any service
or repairs to the appliance, ask the service
technician to perform routine safety checks)as
specified ) to determine that
is in safe operating condition.
hazards.
or removing covers
the
in fire,
the appliance
1. WA RNI NG:To red uce the risk o f fir e or el ectric sho ck, d o not expose this a ppa ratus to
rain or moi stu re. The a pparatus shal l not b e exposed to drip pin g or splashing an d tha t no
objects f ill ed with liquids , suc h as vases, shall n ot be p laced on appara tus .
2. WA RNI NG: The m ains plug is used a s the d isconnect dev ice , the devices sha ll re main
readily o per abl e.