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PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
11.
Donotusethistelevisionsetnearwater...forexample,near abathtub,washbowl,kitchensink,or laundry tub,in a wet
basement, ornear a swimmingpool,etc.
Never expose the set to rain or water. If the set has been exposed to rain or water, unplug the set from the wall
outlet and
refer servicingto qualified service personnel.
12.
Choose aplace where light (artificial orsunlight) doesnotshinedirectly onthe screen.
13.
Avoiddustyplaces,since pilingupofdustinsideTV chassis maycause failure of thesetwhenhighhumiditypersists.
14.
The set has slots, oropenings in the cabinet for ventilation purposes, to provide reliable operation of the receiver, to
protect it fromoverheating. Theseopeningsmustnotbeblockedorcovered.
Never cover the slots or openings with cloth or other material.
Never blockthe bottom ventilation slots of the set byplacingit on a bed, sofa, rug, etc. Never
place the set near or over aradiator orheat register.
Never place the set in a built-in enclosure, unless proper ventilation is provided.
PROTECTION AND LOCATION OF YOUR SET
15.1.
If anoutsideantennais connectedtothe television set, besure the antenna system isgroundedso as to provide
some protection against voltage surges and built up static charges, Section 810 of the National Electrical
Code, NFPA No. 70-1975, provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast and supporting
structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna dischargeunit, size of groundingconductors, location of
antennadischargeunit,connection
to grounding electrode, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE INSTRUCTIONS
EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
ANTENNA
LEAD- IN WIRE
GROUND CLAMP
ANTENNA DISCHARGE
UNIT (NEC SECTION
810-20)
ELECTRIC SERVICE
EQUIPMENT
NEC-NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE
GROUNDING
CONDUCTORS
(NECSECTION810-21)
GROUND CLAMPS
POWER SERVICE GROUNDING
ELECTRODE SYSTEM
(NEC ART 250. PART H)
15.2.
Note toCATV system installer :(Only for thetelevisionset withCATVreception)
This reminder is provided to call the CATV system
Installer s
Attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides
Guidelines for proper groundingand, in particular, specifies that the cable groundshall be connectedtothe grounding
system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
16.
Anoutsideantennasystemshouldnotbelocatedinthevicinityofoverheadpowerlinesorotherelectriclightsorpower
circuits,orwhere itcan fall into such power lines orcircuits. When installingan outsideantenna system, extreme care
should be taken to keep from touching such power lines orcircuits as contact with them might befatal.
17.
For addedprotection for this television set during 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. This will prevent damage due to lightning
and power-line surges.
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