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harzard. Periodically examine the cord, and if its appearance indicates damage or deteriorated
insulation, have it replaced by your service technician.
7 Power-Cord Protection- Power-supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to cords
at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the video product.
8 Ventilation- Slots and openings in the case are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable
operation of the video product and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be
blocked or 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 video product manufacturer’s
instruction’s have been followed.
9 Attachments- Do not use attachments unless recommended by the video product manufacturer
as they may cause hazards.
10 Water and Moisture- 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.
Caution : Maintain electrical safety. Powerline operated equipment or accessories connected
to this unit should bear the UL listing mark or CSA certification mark on the accessory itself
and should not be modified so as to defeat the safety features. This will help avoid any
potential hazard from electrical shock or fire. If in doubt, contact qualified service personnel.
11 Accessories- Do not place this video product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to a child or adult as well as serious
damage to the video product. Use this video product only with a cart, stand , tripod, bracket,
or table recommended by the manufacturer or sold with the video product. Any mounting of
the product should follow the manufacturer’s instructions and use a mounting accessory
recommended by the manufacturer.
11A A video product and cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the video
product and cart combination to overturn.
Note to CATV system installer
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer’s attention to Section 820-40 of the NEC
which 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 practical.
12 Outdoor Antenna Grounding- If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the video
product, be sure the antenna or cable system is grounded so as
to provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up
static charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984 (Section 54 of Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1) provides information with respect to proper grounding
of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in
wire to an antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
See example as shown.
Safety information, continued
AUDIOVOX Video Cassette Recorder User’s Guide
ii.
ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250 PART H)
GROUND CLAMP
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
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