S3126A
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Important safety instructions
12. USE ONLY WITHCART,STAND, TRIPOD, BRACKET, OR TABLE SPECIFIED BY
THE MANUFACTURER,OR SOLD WITHTHE APPARATUS. WHEN ACART IS USED,
USE CAUTION WHENMOVING THE CART/APPARATUS COMBINATION TO AVOID
INJURY FROMTIP-OVER.
Do not placethis TV on an unstablecart, stand, tripod,bracket ,or table.The TVmay
fall, causing seriousinjury to someone,and serious damageto the appliance.An TV
and cart combinationshould be movedwith care. Quickstops, excessive force, and
uneven surfaces maycause the productand cart combinationto overturn.
POWER SOURCE
This TV should be operatedonly from thetype of powersource indicated onthe marking label.If you arenot sure ofthe type
of power supplyto your home,consult your appliancedealer or localpower company .For TVs intended to operatefrom
battery power,or other sources,refer to theoperating instructions.
16. POWER CORDPROTECTION
Power-supply cords shouldbe routed sothat they arenot likely tobe walked onor pinched byitems placed uponor against
them, paying particularattention to cordsat plugs, convenience receptacles, and thepoint where theyexit from theappliance.
17. OUTDOORANTENNA GROUNDING
If an outsideantenna or cablesystem is connected to
the TV, be sure the antenna orcable system isgrounded
to provide someprotection against voltagesurges
and built-up staticcharges. Section 810of the National
Electrical Code,ANSI/NFPANO.70,provides
information with respectto proper grounding
of the mastand supporting structure,grounding
of the lead-inwire to anantenna discharge unit,
size of groundingconductors, location of
antenna discharge unit,connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirementsfor the grounding
electrode.(Fig.A)
18. LIGHTNING
For added protectionfor this TV receiver during
a lightning storm,or when itis left unattended and
unused for longperiods of time,unplug it from the wall outletand disconnect theantenna or cablesystem. This will prevent
damage to theTV due to lightning andpower line surges.
19. POWER LINES
An outsideantenna system shouldnot be located in the vicinityof overhead powerlines, or otherelectric light orpower
circuits, or whereit can fallinto such powerlines or circuits.When installing anoutside atenna system,extreme care should
be taken tokeep from touchingsuch power linesor circuits ascontact with themmight be fatal.
20. OVERLOADING
Do not overloadwall outlets andextension cords as this can resultin a riskof fire orelectric shock.
21. OBJECTAND LIQUID ENTRY
Never push objectsof any kindinto this TV through openingsas they maytouch dangerous voltagepoints or shortout parts
that could resultin fire orelectric shock. Never spill liquid ofany kind intothe TV.
22. SERVICING
Do not attemptto service thisTV yourself as opening orremoving covers mayexpose you todangerous voltage orother
hazards. Refer allservicing to qualifiedservice personnel.
23. REPLACEMENT PARTS
When replacement partsare required, besure the servicetechnician uses replacement parts specified bythe manufacturer
that have thesame characteristics asthe original part.Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire,electric shock, injuryto
persons or otherhazards.
24. SAFETY CHECK
Upon completion ofany service orrepairs to this TV,ask the servicetechnician to performroutine safety checksto determine
that the TV is inproper operating condition.
13. UNPLUG THISAPPARATUS DURING LIGHTNINGSTORMS OR WHEN UNUSED
FOR LONG PERIODSOF TIME.
For added Protectionfor this TV receiver duringa lightning storm, or when itis left
unattended and unusedfor long periodof time, unplugit from thewall outlet and
disconnect the antennaor cable system.This will prevent damage tothe TV due to
lightning and powerline surges.
14. REFERALL SERVICINGTO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL. SERVICING IS REQUIRED WHEN THE APPARATUS
HAS BEEN DAMAGEDIN ANYWAY,SUCH ASPOWER-SUPPLYCORD OR PLUGIS DAMAGED, LIQUIDHAS BEEN
SPILLED OR OBJECTSHAVE FALLEN INTO THEAPPARATUS, THEAPPARATUS HAS BEENEXPOSED TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE, DOES NOTOPERATE NORMALLY, OR HASBEEN DROPPED.
15.
ANTENNA LEAD
IN WIRE
ANTENNA
DISCHARGE UNIT
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
ELECTRIC
SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
GROUND
CLAMP
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDINGAS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
FIGURE A
S2898A
GROUNDING WIRES
