Panasonic RF-3100

SUGGESTIONS
FOR SAFETY
Before
using
this unit, be sure
to read applicable
items of the
operating
instructions
and
these salety suggestions
carefully; and
afterwards
keep them handy
for future reference. Take special
care
to follow the
warnings indicated on the unit
itself
as
well as
in
the
operating
instructions.
1. Avoid
places
where there
is water or humidity.
Do not use this unit near a bathtub,
washbasin,
swimming
pool,
or the
like. Damp
basements
should also be
avoided.
2. Don't allow water or any
foreign obiect
to
get
inside
this
unit.
Don't
place
small
metal objects
or anything containing
liquid on
or near the unit.
3. Avoid
placement
of the
unit where
it will be exposed
to the
direct
rays
of
the sun, or
where ventilalion
is inadequate.
Don't
place
this
unit
in a bookcase
or between cabinets,
or
where
curtains
or
furniture may obstruct
the ventilation
holes.
4. Place
this unit away
from heat-emitting appliances.
Never
place
this unit near a
radiator, heat register, stove,
or any
other
heat-emitting equipment.
(lncluding
Amplifiers).
5.
Placement
Place
the unit on a stable,
vibration{ree,
level shell or stand.
6. Check the
voltage rating of this unit belore
connecting
the
unil to
a
power
supply.
Be
sure
to
connect
the unit only
to the type ot
power
supply
indicated in the operating
instructions, or as
indicated on
the
unit itself.
7.
Concerning the
power
outlet(s)
of
this unit
lf this unit
has
a built-in
electric
power
receptacle, be sure
to
connect only
equipment
with
a
power
rating not
exceeding
that
indicated
by
the receptacle of
this unit.
(Only
connect
audio
equipment
to this outlet.)
8. Care ol
the
power
cord and
plug.
Take
care
that the cord
is not bent sharply
(especially
near
its
connection to
the unit or near the
plug),
that nothing
is
placed
on
it,
and that
it is not
pinched
or crushed.
Never take
hold of the
plug
or
cord
if
your
hand is wet,
and
always be sure
to
grasp
the
plug
body when connecting or
disconnecting
it.
9. Ouldoor Antenna
grounding.
lf
an outside
antenna is connected
to
the receiver, 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
National Electrical
Code, ANSI/-NFPA.
No.
70-1978,
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.
Refer to the figure to
the right.
EXAMPLE OFANTENNA
GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL COOE
INSTRUCTIONS
Ground
Clamp
Downlead or
Lead-in
Wire
Mast
Ground
Wire
a,b
b
To
Receiver
Antenna
Discharge
Ground
Wire a, b
Ground
Clamps
i;
Suitable Grounding
Electrode
ii
Driven A'
lntoThe Earth
(2.44
Meters)
a) Use
No. 10 AWG copper
or No. 8 AwG aluminum or
No. 17
AwG
copper-clad
steel or bronze
wire,
or
larger as
ground
wires for both
mast and antenna discharge
ground
wire.
b)
Secure lead-in wire
from
anlenna
to
antenna
discharge unit
and
mast
ground
wire to house with stand-off
insulators,
spaced
from 4 teet
(1.22
meters) to 6leet
(1.83
meters)
apart.
c) Mount antenna discharge
unit as closely as
possible
to
where lead-in
enters
house.
10.
Power
lines
When installing an outdoor
antenna, install
it
as
far as
possible
from
power
lines.
1 1. ll the unit will not be used
lor
a
long
period
ol
time:
Be
sure to disconnect
the
power
cord.
12. Maintenance
Refer to the operating
instructions for details.
13. Nevel
attempt
repairs
yoursell:
(a)
lf the
power
cord or
plug
is
damaged.
(b)
ll
a
foreign
object
or
liquid falls into the unit.
(c)
lf the
unit
is
exposed
to
rain.
(d)
lf the unit does
not function
normally,
or
if
operation
shows
an
unusual
change.
(e)
lf the unit has been dropped and
the cabinet or
chassis are
damaged..
.
etc.
Unplug the
power
cord and consult
with
a
qualified
technician
(or
the dealer
from whom the unit
was
purchased
or the
nearest
service center).
14. Repairs
Except
for
adjustments
explained
in the operating
instructions,
do
not attempt any repairs
yourself.
Be sure
to request service
from
a
qualified
technician
(or your
dealer
or
nearest service
center).
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