14.PowerLines
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocated
inthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorother
electriclightorpowercircuits,orwhereit canfall
intosuchpowerlinesorcircuits.Wheninstalling
anoutsideantennasystem,extremecareshould
betakentokeepfromtouchingsuchpowerlines
orcircuitsascontactwiththemmightbefatal.
15.Overloading
Donotoverloadwalloutletsandextensioncords
asthiscanresultinariskoffireorelectricshock.
16.Objectand:LiquidEntry
NeverpushobjectsofanykindintothisTV
receiverthroughopeningsastheymaytouch
dangerousvoltagepointsorshort-outpartsthat
couldresultinafireorelectricshock.Neverspill
liquidofanykindontheTVreceiver.
17.OutdoorAntennaGrounding
If anoutsideantennaorcablesystemisconnected
totheTVreceiver,besuretheantennaorcable
systemisffcoundedsoastoprovidesomeprotec-
tionagainstvoltagesurgesandbuilt-upstatic
charges.
Section810of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/
NFPA No. 70-1984, 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 dis-
charge unit, connection to grounding electrodes,
and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING
LEAD IN WIRE
DISCHARGE UNIT
(NEC SECTION 810-20)
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
_(NEC SECTION810-21)
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
NEC -- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE (NEC ART 250, PART H)
18. Servicing
Do not attempt to service this TV receiver
yourself as opening or r,_moving covers may
expose you to dangerou,_ vcltage or other
hazards. Refi_r all servicing to qualified service
personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service
Unplug this TV receiver from the wall outlet
and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel under the foil,owing 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.
(d) If the TV receiver does not operate, normally
by following the operating instructions.
Adjust only those 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 operation.
(e) If the TV receiver has been dropped or the
cabinet has been damaged.
(t) When the TV receiver exhibits a distinct
change in performa:ace -- this indicates a
need for service.
20. Replacement Parts
When replacement parts ere 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 laazards.
21. Safety Check
Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
TV receiver, ask the service technician to
perform safety checks _ determine that the TV
receiver is in safe operating condition..
_Warning:
Do not leave stationary images, such as stock
market reports or video games, on-screen for
more than 10 minutes. Still patterns such as
these can scar the TV, ca_:sing permanent
damage to the picture Lube.
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