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. Overloading
Do not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or
electric shock.
Object and Liquid Entry
Never push objects of any kind into this TV
receiver through openings as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short-out parts
that could result in a fire or electric shock.
Never spill liquid of any Kind on the TV
receiver.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding
If an outside antenna or cable system is con-
nected to the TV receiver 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 Na. 70 - 1984, provides informa-
tion with respect to praper 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 ground-
ing electrodes, and requirements for the
grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
ACCORDING TO NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN
ARTICLE 810 - “RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT’
SERVICE ENTRANCE
CONDUCTORS
SERVICE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING By
SLECTRODE SYSTEM
(ea. interior metal waler pipe)
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‘GROUND CLAMPS
BONDING JUMPERS OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING
DRIVEN @ FEET (2.4m) INTO THE
EARTH IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL
CODES. SEE NEC SECTION
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Use No, 10 AWG (5.3 mm?) copper, No. 8
AWG (8.4 mm?) aluminum. No. 17 AWG (1.0
mm?) copper-clad steel or bronze wire, or
larger, as a ground wire.
Secure antenna lead-in and ground wires to
house with stand-off insulators spaced from
4-6 feet (1.22-1.83m} apart.
Mount antenna discharge unit as close as
possible to where lead-in enters house.
Use jumper wire not smaller than No. 6 AWG
{13.3 mm?) copper, or the equivalent, when
a separate antenna-grounding electrode is
used.
Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV receiver
yourself as opening or removing covers may
expose you to dangerous voltage or other
hazards. Refer all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
Damage requiring Service
Unplug this TV receiver from the wali outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service person-
nel under the following conditions:
{a} When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
(b} If liquid has been spilled, or objects have
fallen into the TV receiver.
{c} If the TV receiver has been exposed to rain
or water.
if the TV receiver does not operate
normally by following the operating
instructions.
Adjust only these controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjustment of other controls
may result in damage and will often
require extensive work by a qualified
technician to restore the TV receiver to its
normal operatian.
if the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
{f} When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performance — this indicates a
need for service.
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. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be sure
the service technician has used replacement
parts specified by the manufacturer or have the
same characteristics as the original part.
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,
electric shock or other hazards.
. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to
this TV receiver ask the service technician to
perform safety checks to determine that the
TV receiver is in safe operating conditions.