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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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• Never block the bottom ventilation slots of the set by placing it on a bed,
sofa, rug, etc.
• Never place the set near or over a radiator or heat register.
• Never place the set in a "built-in" enclosure, unless proper ventilation
provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
16-1 If an outside antenna is connected to the television set, be sure the
antenna system is protected against voltage surges and built up static
charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70-1975,
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 electrode, and requirements for the grounding
electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
16-2 Note to CATV system installer: (Only for the television set with CATV
reception) This reminder is provided to call the CATV system installer's
attention to Article 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 practical.
17 An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of
overhead power lines or other electrical lights or power circuits, or where it
can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing 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.
18 For added protection for this television set 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. This will prevent damage due to
lightning and power-line surges.
OPERATION OF YOUR SET
19 This television set should be operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supply
at your home, consult your television dealer or local power company. For
television sets designed to operate from battery power, refer to the operating
instructions.
20 If the television set does not operate normally by following the operating
instructions, unplug this set television set from the wall outlet and refer
servicing to qualified service personnel. Adjust only those controls that are