Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTUONS (Continued)

if an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to

provide some protection against voltage surges and built-up static charges Section 810 of the Nationaf 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

EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE

_/ ANTENNA

II r- LEAD-IN

/ _WIRE

/ GROUND.//_ F\

../ CLAMP /.Z-._ I1 t "%.

J ........ _ J _,,,/I DISCHARGE UNIT

I i i_L_I NECSECT,ON0,0-20,

L,_ ''4u'rqv'=''4' ""_r[ _ // _ GROUNDING CONDUCTORS

I_,_ (NECSECTION810-2_)

--_',,,-..._ _ GROUND CLAMPS

=' POWER SERVICE GROUNDING

ELECTRODE SYSTEM

NED--NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250 PART H)

Lightning - For added protection for this television equipment during a lightning

storm, or when it is left unattended and unused for a long period of time, unplug

it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna, This will prevent damage to

the equipment due to lightning and powerqine surges

Power Lines - An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity

of overhead power lines or other electric light 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

To prevent fire, never place any type of candle or flames on the top or near the

TV set,,

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose this product to dripping or

splashing No objects filled with liquids, such as vases, should be placed on the

product,

m To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not place the AC cord under the TV set or

other heavy items,

Do not display a still picture for a long time, as this could cause an afterimage to remain, )

Install the product on the place where the AC cord can be unplugged easity from the AC outlet, or from the AC /

iNPUT terminal on the rear of the product

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