12. Carts and stands
—
An appliance and cart com-
bination should be moved with care. Quick stops,
excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the
appliance and cart combination to overturn.
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13.Nonuse
periods
—
The power cord of the unit
should be unplugged from the outlet when left un-
used for a long period of time.
14. Abnormal smell
—
If an abnormal smell
or smoke
is detected, immediately turn the power OFF and pull
out the power cord. Contact your dealer or nearest
service center.
POWER
OFF!
15. Damage requiring service
—
The unit should be
serviced by qualified service personnel when:
A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been
damaged; or
B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into
the unit; or
C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or
exhibits a marked change in performance; or
E. The unit has been dropped, or the enclosure
damaged.
16. Servicing
—
The user should not attempt to ser-
vice the unit beyond that described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred
to qualified service personnel.
17. Outdoor antenna grounding
—
If an outside an-
tenna is connected to the receiver, be sure the an-
tenna 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—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 con-
Notes:
A\ Caution : Read this page carefully to ensure
safe operation.
ductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connec-
tion to grounding electrodes, and requirements for
the grounding electrode. See Figure.
POWER
LINES
STANDOFF
b
INSULATORS:
SEAVICE
ENTRANCE
EQUIPMENT
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ANTENNA
LEAD-IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE
pete
TO EXTERNAL ANTENNA
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
TERMINALS OF PRODUCT
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(e.g. interior metal water pipe)
BONDING JUMPER?
GROUND CLAMP
OPTIONAL ANTENNA GROUNDING ELECTRODE
DRIVEN 8 FEET (2.44 m) INTO THE EARTH
IF REQUIRED BY LOCAL CODES. SEE NEC
SECTION 810-21{f).
FIGURE
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING ACCORDING TO
THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN ARTICLE 810 — "RADIO AND
TELEVISION EQUIPMENT"'
* 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 in-
sulators spaced from 4 — 6 feet (1.22 —
1.83 m) apart.
cated away from power lines.
3. Item 17 complies with UL-1270 in the U.S.A.
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