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If an outdoor antenna is installed, follow the precautions below An
outdoor antenna system should not be located in the vicini b, of overhead
power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can come
m contact wifll such power lines or circuits
WHEN INSTALLING AN OUTDOOR ANTE_A SYSTEM,
EXTREME CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO KEEP FROM
CONTACTING SUCH POWER LINES OR CIRCUITS AS CONTACT
WITH THEM IS ALMOST INVARIABLY FATAL
Be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection
against voltage surges and built-up static charges
Section 810 ofdre National Electrical Code (NEC) inUSA and Secfion 54
of the Canadian Electrical Code in Canada provides infolmation with
respect to proper grounding of the mast and suppolling stntcture,
grounding of the lead-in wire to an amenna dischalge uniL size of
grounding conductors, location of amemm discharge refit, connection to
grounding electzodes and requiremems for the grounding electrode.
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NEC: National Electrical Code
Antenea lead-in wire
ntenna discharge unit
(NEC Section 810-20)
Grounding conductors
(NEC Section 810-21)
.Ground clamps
Power service grounding
electrode system
(NEC Art 250 Part H)
For added protection for this television receiver during alightning sto1111,
or when it is left mmttended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it
from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna This will prevent damage
to the receiver due to lightning and power-line surges
Unplug the set fiOlll the wall outlet and refer selwicing to qualified selwice
personnel under the following conditions:
\_q_en the power cord or plug
is damaged or frayed
If liquid has been spilled into a _-t!,_ c.g_¢a'WPt_
the set
If the set has been exposed to rain or water
If the set has been subject to excessive shock by
being dropped, or the cabinet has been
damaged
If the set does not operate norlnallv when
following the operatinginstructions. Adjust only I[_-&_
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instructions, hnproper a@tstment of other
controls 1nay result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified technician
to restore the set to normal operation
Vv2_enthe set exhibits a distinct change in
performance, it indicates aneed for selwice
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Do not attelnpt to selwice the set yourself since opening the
cabinet may expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel
_\qlen replacelnent parts are required, be sure the sel_'ice
technician certifies in writing that he/she has used
replacelnent parts specified by the manufacturer drat
have the same characteristics as the original parts
Unauthorized substitutions nlay result in fire. electric
shock or other hazards.
Upon completion of any sel_ice or repairs to the set. ask the
service teclmician toperforln routine safety checks (as
specified by the manufacturer) to determine that the set is m
safe operating condition, and to so certi_, When the set
reaches the end of its usefid life. improper disposal could
result in a picture tube mlplosion. Ask aqualified service
technician to dispose ofdre set.
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v_qlen you place dre TV inposition, be carefid
not to drop lr on your foot or fingers
Watch your footing while installing the TV