12.Power-CordProtection
Power-supplycordsshouldberoutedso
thattheyarenotlikelyto bewalkedonor
pinchedbyitemsplaceduponor against
them,payingparticularattentiontocords
at plugs,conveniencereceptacles,andthe
point;wheretheyexitfromtheappliance.
13.Lightning
Foraddedprotectionforthis videoproduct
receiverduringalightningstorm,orwhen
it is left unattendedandunusedforlong
periodsoftime,unplugit fromthewall
outletanddisconnecttheantennaorcable
system.Thiswill preventdamagetothe
videoproductduetolightningandpower-
linesurges.
14.PowerLines
An outsideantennasystemshouldnotbe
locatedin thevicinityofoverheadpower
linesorotherelectriclight orpowercir-
cuits,orwhereit canfall intosuchpower
linesor circuits.Wheninstallingan
outsideantennasystem,extremecare
shouldbetakentokeepfromtouchingsuch
powerlinesorcircuitsascontactwith them
mightbefatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwall outletsandextension
cordsasthis canresultin ariskoffire or
electricshock.
16.ObjectandLiquidEntry
Neverpushobjectsofanykind.intothis
videoproductthroughopeningsasthey
maytouchdangerousvoltagepointsor
short-outpartsthatcouldresultin afire or
electricshock.Neverspillliquidofany
kindonthevideoproduct.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If'an outsideantennaorcablesystemis
connectedtothevideoproduct,besurethe
antennaor cablesystemisgroundedsoas
toprovidesomeprotectionagainstvoltage
surgesandbuilt-upstaticcharges.
Section810oftheNationalElectricalCode,
ANSUNFPANo.70,providesinformation
with regardtopropergroundingofthe
mastandsupportingstructure,grounding
ofthelead-inwireto anantennadischarge
unit, sizeofgroundingconductors,location
ofantennadischargeunit, connectionto
groundingelectrodes,andrequirementsfor
thegroundingelectrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
_--_----ANTENNA
/ -_[xl LEAD IN WIRE
...._GaOUNDC_MP-...// _1\\
//_%,,
/ /7"_, 1% /ANTENNA
__-// Ft _[/ DISCHARGE UNIT
I EQUIPMENT--._I_ / h-.J GROUNaING
CONOOCTORS
_'--(N EC SECTION 810-21 )
_-_"-.-. GROUND CLAM PS
""_POWER SERVICE GROUNDLING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE '_NEC ART 250, PART H)
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this video prod-
uct yourself as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage or
other hazards. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personrLel.
19.Damage Requiring Selwice
Unplug this video product from the wall
outlet and refer servicing to qualified
,;ervice personnel under the following
conditions:
(a) When the power-supply cord or plug is
damaged.
Ib) If liquid has been spilled, or objects
have fallen into the video product.
,c) If the 'video producL Las been exposed to
rain or water.
(d) If the video product does not operate
normally by follow!rag the operating
instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions as
an improper adjus_;rnent of other con-
trols may result in damage and will
often require extensive work by a
qualified technician 'm restore the video
product to its normal[ operation.
(e) If the video product has been dropped or
the cabinet has been damaged.
(f) When the video product exhibits a
distinct change in p_=rformance --. this
indicates a need for _ervice.
20 Replacement Parts
When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used
replacement parts specified by the manu-
facturer or have the same characteristics
as the original part. Unauthorized substi-
tutions may result in fire, electric sl:Lockor
other hazards.