Important Safety Instructions
Please carefully study this user manual and always keep it available. There are operation and
installation precautions to consider:
Read and retain instructions to understand unit functions and safety concerns. Keep for future reference.1.
Heed all warnings on the product and in the user manual.2.
Cleaning – Unplug the unit from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. Use a3.
soft and slightly damp cloth for cleaning.
Do not use attachments not recommended by Apex Digital as they may be hazardous to the unit.4.
Water and moisture – do not use this product near water or expose to dripping and or splashing. Objects5.
lled with liquid such as a vase should not be placed near the unit. To reduce the risk of re, electric shock
or malfunction, do not expose to rain or moisture of any sort.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table. The product may fall causing6.
serious injury to a child or adult and seriously damage the unit.
Ventilation – Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation7.
of the unit and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. This unit
should not be placed on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
Power source – This unit should be operated only from the type of power source indicated on the marking8.
label. For products intended to operate from battery power or other sources, refer to the user manual.
Though replaceable, only purchase Apex Digital batteries for best performance and results.
Grounding or Polarization – This unit is equipped with a polarized AC line plug ( a plug having one blade9.
wider than the other). This plug will t into the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are
unable to insert the plug fully into an outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to t, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete AC wall outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized
plug.
Power cord Protection – cords should be routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by10.
items placed upon or against them, paying particular attention to the cord at the base of the plug.
Outdoor Antenna Grounding – If an outside antenna or cable system is connected to the product, be sure11.
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 70, provides information
with regard to proper grounding of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire, size of
grounding conductors, location of antenna-discharge and connection to grounding electrodes.
For added protection of the unit during a lightning storm or when left unattended and unused for long12.
periods of time, unplug it from the wall outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system. This will prevent
damage due to lightning and power-line surges.
Power Lines – An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines or13.
other power circuits.
Do not overload wall outlets, extension cords or internal convenience receptacles as this can result in a risk14.
of re or shock.
Warning: This unit should only be serviced by an authorized and properly trained technician. Opening the15.
cover or other attempts by the user to service this unit may result in serious injury, may increase the risk of
re and void any factory warranty.
Rechargeable Battery – Use only Apex Digital batteries and AC adapters specically made for this model.16.
Heat – The unit should be kept away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, direct17.
sunlight, hot automobiles or other heat producing products.
In case the AC adapter or cord is damaged, turn the unit off and disconnect.18.
Do not rest the unit on your lap or bare skin as the unit will become warm when in use.19.
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