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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
1.
Read instructions
— All the safety and operat-
in
g
instructions should be read before the appli-
ance is operated.
2.
Retain Instructions
— The safety and operat-
in
g
instructions should be retained for future ref-
erence.
3.
Heed Warnings
— All warnin
g
s on the appli-
ance and in the operatin
g
instructions should be
adhered to.
4.
Follow Instructions
— All operatin
g
and use
instructions should be followed.
5.
Cleaning
— Unplu
g
TV/VCR from the wall out-
let before cleanin
g
. Do not use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleanin
g
.
6.
Attachments
— Do not use attachments not
recommended by the TV/VCR manufacturer as
they may cause hazards.
7.
Water and Moisture
— Do not use this TV/VCR
near water-for example, near a bath tub, wash
bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet base-
ment, or near a swimmin
g
pool.
8.
Accessories
— Do not place this TV/VCR on
an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table.
The TV/VCR may fall, causin
g
serious injury to
someone and serious dama
g
e to the appliance.
Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or
table recommended by the manufacturer or sold
with the TV/VCR. Any mountin
g
of the appliance
should follow the manufacturer’s instructions
and should use a mountin
g
accessory recom-
mended by the manufacturer. An appliance and
cart combination should be moved with care.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven sur-
faces may cause an appliance and cart combi-
nation to overturn.
9.
Ventilation
— Slots and openin
g
s in the cabinet
and the back or bottom are provided for ventila-
tion and to ensure reliable operation of the TV/
VCR and to protect it from overheatin
g
. These
openin
g
s must not be blocked or covered. The
openin
g
s should never be blocked by placin
g
the TV/VCR on a bed, sofa, ru
g
, or other similar
surface.
This TV/VCR should never be placed near or over a
radiator or heat re
g
ister. This TV/VCR should not
be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer’s instructions have
been adhered to.
10.
Power Sources
— This TV/VCR should be
operated only from the type of power source
indicated on the markin
g
label. If you are not
sure of the type of power supplied to your home,
consult your appliance dealer or local power
company. For TV/VCRs intended to operate
from battery power or other sources, refer to the
operatin
g
instructions.
11.
Grounding and Polarization
— This TV/VCR is
equipped with a polarized alternatin
g
-current
line plu
g
(a plu
g
havin
g
one blade wider than the
other). This plu
g
will fit into the power outlet only
one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plu
g
fully into the outlet, try
reversin
g
the plu
g
. If the plu
g
should still fail to
fit, contact your electrician to replace your obso-
lete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plu
g
.
12.
Power-Cord Protection
— Power-supply cords
should be routed so they are not likely to be
walked on or pinched by items placed upon or
a
g
ainst them, payin
g
particular attention to
cords at plu
g
s, convenience receptacles, and
the point where they exit from the appliance.
13.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
— If an outside
antenna or cable system is connected to the TV/
VCR, be sure the antenna or cable system is
g
rounded so as to provide some protection
a
g
ainst volta
g
e sur
g
es and built-up static
char
g
es. Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA No. 70-1984, provides infor-
mation with respect to proper
g
roundin
g
of the
mast and supportin
g
structure,
g
roundin
g
of the
lead-in wire to an antenna dischar
g
e unit, size of
g
roundin
g
conductors, location of antenna-dis-
char
g
e unit, connection to
g
roundin
g
electrodes,
and requirements for the
g
roundin
g
electrode.
GROUND CLAMPS
NEC - NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
S2898A
WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING CONDUCTORS
(NEC SECTION 810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250, PART H)
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
CLAMP
ANTENNA
LEAD IN
ANTENNA
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
GROUND
ELECTRIC
FIGURE A
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