IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
GRAPHIC SYMBOL EXPLANATION
The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral
triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated
“dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of
sufficrent magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock,
Theexclamation pointwithin an equilateral triangle is intended
toalert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.
1. Read Instructions-All
the safety and operating instructions should
be read before the video product is operated.
2. Retain Instructions
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All the safety and operating instructions
should be retained for future reference.
3. Heed Warnings -All warnings on the video product and in the
operating instructrons should be adhered to.
4. Follow Instructions
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All operating and use instructions should be
followed.
5.
Cleanin
from the C
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Step a applies to equipment that can be disconnected
n/system
without seriously jeopardizing security. Step b
applies to equipment that must operate continuously such as video
switching equipment at military installations.
a. Disconnect this video product from its power source before
cleaning. Do not use caustic, abrasive, or aerosol cleaners.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
b. Use a damp cloth to clean the equipment. Do not allow
moisture or liquids to enter any vents. Do not use caustic,
abrasive, or aerosol cleaners.
6. Attachments
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Do not use attachments not recommended by Vicon
as they may cause hazards.
7. Water and Moisture
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Do not use this video product in any location
where it may be exposed to water or moisture. This does not apply to
outdoor camera housings, outdoor pan-and-tilt drives, and other
equipment designed for direct exposure to outdoor environments.
8. Accessories
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Do not place this video product on any unstable
surface or table. The video product may fall, causing serious injury to
a person and serious damage to the video product. Use only with a
mounting accessory recommended by Vicon, or sold with the video
product. Any mounting of the video product should follow Vicon’s
instructions, and a mounting accessory recommended by Vicon
should be used.
9. Ventilation -Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for
ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the video product and
to protect
itfrom
overheating, and these openin
f
smust notbe blocked
or covered. The openings should never be b
ocked
by
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never be placezi
or other similar surface. This VI eo product
near or over a radiator or heat register. This
video product should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a
bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is provided or Vicon’s
instructions have been adhered to.
11. Grounding -This applies to video products equipped with a
3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (groundmg) pin. This
plug only fits into a grounding-type power outlet. This IS a safety
feature. If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact
your electrician to replace your obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the
safety purpose of the grounding-type plug.
12. Power-Cord Protection -Power supply cords should be routed
so that they are not likely to be walked on or pinched by items placed
upon or against them,
payin
convenience receptacles, an
B
particular attention to cords at plugs,
product. the point where theyexitfrom thevideo
13. Outdoor Cable Grounding
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If an outside cable system is con-
nected to the video product, be sure the cable system is grounded so
asto
provide some protection againstvoltagesurges and built-upstatic
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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK,
DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO
USER-
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING
TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
charges. Section 810 of the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA
70-l 984, provides information with respectto proper grounding of the
lead-in
wire
to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conduc-
tors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding
electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electrode.
14. Lightnin
B
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For added protection for this video product when it is
not used for ong periods of time, disconnect it from its power source
and from the cables
cystem.
due to lightning an This prevents damage to the video product
power-line surges.
15. Power Lines
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An outside cable system should not be located in
the vicinity of overhead P
ower lines or other electric light or power
circuits, or where it can all
Into
such power lines or circuits. When
installing an outside cable system, extreme care should be taken to
kee
mrg t be fatal.
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from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them
16. Overloading
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Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords
as this can result in a risk of fire or electric shock.
17. Object and Liquid Entry
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Never push objects of
any
kind into this
video product through openings as they may touch dangerous volta
e
points or short outParts that could result in a fire or electric shota
.
Never spill liquid o any kind on the video product.
18. Servicing
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Do not attempt to service this video product yourself
as opening or removing covers may expose
r,
ou to dangerous voltage
or other hazards. Refer all servicing to qua
rfred
service personnel.
19. Damage Requiring Service
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Disconnect this video product from
its power source and refer servicing to qualified service personnel
under the following conditions. Note that ste
outdoor camera housings, outdoor pan-an
cr.
c does not apply to
-t//t drives and other
equipment specifically designed for
drrect
exposure to outdoor envi-
ronments.
a. When the power-supply cord or plug is damaged.
b. If Ii3
uid has been spilled, or objects have fallen into the video
pro uct.
c. If the video product has been exposed to rain or water.
d. If the video productdoes not operate normally by following the
operatin
covered f3 instructions.
Adjust only those controls that are
y the operating instructions, as an improper adjust-
ment of other controls may result in damage and will often
re uire extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the
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VI
eo product to its normal operation.
e. If the video product has been dropped or the cabinet has been
damaged.
f. When the video product exhibits a distinct change in perform-
ance
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this indicates a need for service.
20.
Replacement Parts -When replacement parts are required, be
sure the service technician has used replacement parts specified by
Vicon or that have the same characteristics as the on
inal
Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric
shot
f
part.
, or other
hazards.
21. Safety Check
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Upon completion of any service or repairs to this
video product, ask the service technician to perform safety checks to
determine that the video product is in proper operating condition.
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