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FIGURE
A
EXAMPLE
OF ANTENNA
GROUNDING
AS PER
NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
CTRIC
SERVICE
NEC - NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL
CODE
S2898A
GROUND
CLAMP
I
ANTENNA
LEAD
IN
WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
UNIT
(NEC
SECTION
810-20)
- GROUNDING
C(]NDUCTORS
tNEC
SI-CTION
310-2!)
GROUND
CLAMPS
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POWER SERVICE
GRO:JNDING
ELECTRODE
SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250,
PART Hi
13. Outdoor Antenna grounding-If an outside antenna or
cable system is connected to the TV/VCR. be sure the
antenna or cable system is grounded so as to provide some
protection
against voltage surges and built-up
static
charges. Article 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA No. 70, provides information with respect to
proper grounding of the
mast
and snpporting 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 re-
quirements for the grounding electrode. (Fig. A)
14. Lightning-FoE
added protection
for this TV/VCR
re
ceiver during a lightning storm, or when it is left unat-
tended and unused for long periods of time, unplug it from
the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
This will prevent damage to the TV/VCR due to lightning
and power-line surges.
15. 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 fail 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.
16. Overloading-Do
not overload wall outlets and extension
cords as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object
and Liquid Entry-Never
push objects of any kind
into this TV/VCR
through
openings
as they may touch
dangerous
voltage
points
or short out parts
that could
result irt a fire or electric
shock. Never spill liquid of uny
kind on the TV/VCR.
18. Servicing-Do
not attempt
to service
this TV/VCR
your
self as opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to
dangerous
voltage
or other hazards.
Refer all servicing
to
qualified
service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring
Service-.Un:_lug this TV/VCR from
the wall outlet and refer servic'ng to qualified service
personnel under the following cenditions:
a. When the power-supply
cord or plug is damaged or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled, or obji%ts have fallen illlo the
TV/VCR.
c. If the TV/VCR has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the TV/VCR Joes not operat{ normally b_, following
the operating instructions. Adjus! only those controls that
are covered by the operating ir:slructions, a_ improper
adjustment of other controls may -esult in damage and will
often require extensive work by' a qualified te::hnician to
restore the TV/VCR to its normal operation.
e. If the TV/VCR t,as been dropped or damaged in any way.
f. When the TV/VCR exhibits a distinct change n pe:dorm-
ance-this indicates a need for service.
20. Replacement
Parts-When
replacement
pa:-ts are re-
quired, bc sure the ser',ice tech_fician has used replace
ment parts specified by. the mamfacturer
that have the
same characteristics
as the ori__inal part. Unauthorized
substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, injury to
persons or other hazards.
21. Safety Check-Upon complel.ion of any service or repairs
to this TV!VCR, ask the service technician to perform
routine safety checks to dete:-mine that the TV/VCR is in
proper operating condition.
22. Heat-This TVF_'CR product should be situated away from
heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or
other products (including amplitiers) that produce heat.
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