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EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ELECTRIC
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13.OUTDOOR
ANTNNA
GROUNDING-If
an outside
antenna
or cable
system
is connected
to the TV, be sure the anten-
na 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 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.
(Fig. A)
14. LIGHTNING-For
added
protection
for this TV receiver
dur-
ing a lightning
storm,
or when
it is left unattended
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 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 of power circuits,
or where
it can fall into such
power lines or circuits.
When
installing
an outside
antenna
system,
extreme
care should
be taken
to keep from touch-
ing such power
lines or circuits
as contact
with them might
be fatal.
16.OVERLOADING-Do
not overload
wall outlets
and exten-
sion 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 through
openings
as they may touch
dan-
gerous
voltage
points
or short
out parts that could
result in
a fire or electric
shock.
Never spill liquid of any kind on the
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18. SERVICING-Do
not attempt
to service
this TV yourself
as
opening
or removing
covers
may expose
you to dangerous
voltage
or other hazards.
Refer all servicing
to qualified
service
personnel.
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lg.DAMAGE
REQURING
SERVICE-Unplug
this TV from the
wall outlet and refer servicing
to qualified
service
person-
nel under the following
conditions:
a. When
the power supply
cord or plug is damaged
or
frayed.
b. If liquid has been spilled,
or objects
have fallen
into the
TV.
c. If the TV has been exposed
to rain or water.
d. If the TV does not operate
normally
by following
the
operating
instructions.
Adjust
only those
controls
that
are covered
by the operating
instructions,
as improper
adjustment
of other controls
may result in damage
and
will often require
extensive
work by a qualified
techni-
cian to restore
the TV to its normal
operation.
e. If the TV has been dropped
or damaged
in any way.
f. When
the TV exhibits
a distinct
change
in performance,
this indicates
a need for service.
20. REPLACEMENT
PARTS-When
replacement
parts are
required,
be sure the service
technician
uses
replacement
parts specified
by the manufacturer
that have the same
characteristics
as the original
part. Unauthorized
substitu-
tions
may result
in fire, electric
shock,
injury to persons
or
other hazards.
21 .SAFETY
CHECK-Upon
completion
of any service
or
repairs
to this TV, ask the service
technician
to perform
routine
safety checks
to determine
that the TV is in proper
operating
condition.
22. H EAT-This TV product
should
be situated
away from heat
sources
such as radiators,
heat registers,
stoves,
or other
products
(including
amplifiers)
that produce
heat.
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